The week of July 17-21st, the Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities (PCBDD) showed how they are “Always There” for their community by participating in a Week of Service, coordinated by the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB). County Boards are celebrating their 50th anniversary and appreciate the strong support from the…
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The Bargain Bin Exceeds Its Goals
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It’s been just over two years since the Bargain Bin groundbreaking and Paulding. They have reached their goals and they are excited. The original donation goal was $250,000 for the cost of the building they were constructing to house all of the clothes and goods that they were selling to earn money for Paulding County…
Pickle Ball Seminar Big Success
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Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and over thirty people attended the introduction of pickle ball to Antwerp, August 1, at the Antwerp tennis court. Tim and Lisa Derck and family gave a background on the game, explained rules and gave instructions, assisted by Tony and Kay Langham. All those…
The American Badgers’ Range
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The above picture from wikipedia shows that the American Badger is native to northwest Ohio. Yes, there are a few around, but they are nocturnal somewhat and are shy and never stray far from their hole in the ground, so you don’t see them very often. The American Badger is a significant predator of snakes,…
DARE To Keep Kids Off Drugs — & Lots of Fun!
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On Monday, July 31. Lots of young people with Sheriff Deputy Nick Mendez and several area Dare program sponsors work to have a fun kids day at the Paulding LaFountain Park. This event went on all day long starting at 10:00 in the morning and going till 3:30 in the afternoon. All kinds of games…
Payne Relief 5K
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25 people participated in the 5K race sponsored by the Payne Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, July 29, starting at the Payne School ball fields. $500.00 was raised for Dustin Shuherk’s medical expenses. Door prize sponsors were Benschneider Auto, Hooker Enterprises Painting, Puckerbrush Pizza, Paulding Dairy Queen, and Schultz Automotive. The Chamber also recognize Chad…
Letter To The Editor
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Well here it is August sixth, the anniversary of our dropping the first atomic bomb during wartime. Now we have been getting threats from Japan’s neighbor to the northwest. The little fat dude in the pantsuit and a lousy haircut. He has been threatening the United States with a nuclear strike. For those readers who…
Summer Reading Program Finale in Paulding
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In celebration of a spectacular Summer Reading Program at the Paulding County Carnegie Library, special expert Dr. Insecta, will be visiting and sharing his wonderful world of bugs. The program will be held on Monday, August 14th at 1:00 in the afternoon. All children are welcome to attend this fun event in the children’s room.…
Antwerp, Payne & Oakwood School Supply Lists
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Antwerp Elementary 2017-18 School Supplies Mark all supplies clearly with first & last student name including clothing and shoes. NO MECHANICAL PENCILS or individual sharpeners allowed in grades 1-2-3-4-5. Sharpen all pencils at home before first day of class. Trapper Keepers are not allowed in grades 1-5. Desks and lockers are not large enough for…
2017 Antwerp Gems of the Year
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By: Sue Knapp For this year’s Gem of the Year, the Antwerp Chamber has chosen a couple. A couple that has done a marvelous job in reusing something old to make something new for our community. Let’s talk a little about Tim and Brenda Copsey… Saturday mornings the Van Crest of Antwerp’s parking lot is…
Ann’s Bright Beginners Learn About Electric Safety
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Longardner Family Reunion — 2017
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The descendants of JOHN KIMBALL LONGARDNER and LEONA FLORENCE. ROBERTS of Woodburn, Indiana met July 9 for the 2017 Longardner Family reunion at the lovely Johns home at Carmel, Indiana. It was opened with a meaningful welcome prayer by their granddaughter, Laura Ritter Stilwell with all holding hands. A carry-in dinner was served and enjoyed…
Remembering the Great Black Swamp
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By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist “The soils were as black as midnight”, the saying goes. As we certainly all know, the area we now live and work in was once part of the Great Black Swamp where the woodland and wildlife were plentiful and plenty of swampland was to be found. It is said that…
