Are you aware that Paulding County has VRBO rooms available at the Bittersweet Inn in Paulding? Listen in as we talk to owner Jack Baughman and learn about the business and other rental rooms available in the county. This could change the way your company makes overnight stay arrangements in the local area. Thank you…
By: Mark Holtsberry Chester Earl “Smokey” Kite was born in Payne, Ohio May 23, 1894. The son of Andrew McClelland born May 5, 1862 in Champaign County, Ohio and Rose Ann (Bodey) Kite born June 26, 1872 in Shelby County, Ohio. This couple was married December 19, 1889 in Paulding, Ohio. By 1900, this couple…
Ann’s Bright Beginners are talking about the weather during the month of March at preschool. The special helper of the day stepped outside and declared the first day of March was a LION day – brrr! We talked about lions and lambs and wind, snow and sunshine! Registration is now open for preschool for the…
By: Mark Holtsberry Orval Cletus Lehman was born December 6, 1894 in Payne, Ohio. The son of William Elmer, born 1870 in Ohio and Elnora Ella (White) Lehman, born 1876 in Ohio. This couple was married April 20, 1893 in Paulding, Ohio. By 1900, this Lehman couple had three children. Orval C. born 1894, Clara…
PAULDING, OH: Thomas Angel Diaz, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Tom was born on July 17, 1949 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico to the late Demetrio and Felicita (Ortiz) Diaz. On November 25, 1972, he married Rita Bakle who survives. Tom proudly served his…
The new building project for the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry was ready for its interior walls to be painted. In two days, volunteers paint all 3,840 square feet of the newly constructed space! “It all came together quickly,” said Jodi Schneider, executive director. “We put the word out and within a little more than…
A new full-service archery sales and repair service facility has opened for business. Back Wall Archery, owned by Thomas Cameron, established business located in Paulding County at County Road 171, Defiance, Ohio 43512, in Ohio in 2023 opening on November 27. Cameron had been working on his own, his family and some friend’s…
Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County would like to acknowledge Avengrid for all the volunteer hours they have put in to help finish the house under construction in Paulding. Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County is seeking a partner family for its 10th home, which will be completed shortly on Water Street in Paulding. Applications…
PAULDING, OH: Patricia Ann Buchman, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Patricia was born on December 8, 1937 in Delphos, OH to the late Harry and Margaret (O’Neil) Rohr. On February 15, 1958 she married James Buchman, who preceded her in death on December…
Friday, January 26, 2024 – the day that Taco Bell opened in Paulding, Ohio. The new fast food chain has been a long time coming for the village of Paulding and the community showed up to voice their approval beginning at 7:00 a.m. on the 26th. Taco Bell is located on N. Williams St. near…
DEFIANCE, OH: Kerrie Ann Tressler, age 50 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 14, 1973 to Kay (Glass) and Donald “Donnie” Dodson Jr. in Paulding, Ohio. On September 28, 2011 she married Brian Tressler, who…
PAULDING, OH: R. David “Dave” Stouffer, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home in Paulding, OH. Dave was born on February 19, 1936 in Paulding County, OH to the late J. Russell and Alice (Wiedman) Stouffer. On November 19, 1966 he married Dianne E. Heller, who preceded him in death…
By: Mark Holtsberry Virgil Hudson was born September 11, 1899 in Paulding, Ohio. The son of Edward E., born December 4, 1865 in Henry County, Ohio and Alma O. (Barnes) Hudson born March 20, 1870 in Jackson Township, Paulding County. This couple was married January 17, 1894 in Paulding. This happy couple were blessed with…
