March 2025

Holtsberry speaks on Paulding military history

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Mark Holtsberry,(Paulding County Commissioner and Local Author),as the guest speaker at the February 20, 2025, club meeting. Mark came at the invitation of Lisa McClure,(Paulding County Commissioner and fellow Kiwanian). Mark spoke to the Kiwanians about the military history in Paulding County and about his new Book that will be available soon, Men on the Wall Volume 1. Mark has wrote many books about the history of local military within the county and has brought many Gold Star families peace by providing handmade stones for their loved one’s unmarked graves. Thank you Mark for your passion and for all that you do for military families.

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New strip till research

Dr. Jodi DeJong-Hughes has been doing strip till research in Minnesota for the past 20 years comparing it to conventional tillage practices on both corn and soybeans. She says the two most common questions farmers ask about are “Does Strip till allow my soils to warm up and dry out in the spring”, and the second is “Will crop yields suffer (decrease) with strip till.” Dr. DeJong-Hughes as set up her research trials to test those two farmer assumptions.

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Term limits resolutions filed in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Representative Heidi Workman (district 72) and Senator Theresa Gavarone (district 2) have filed House Joint Resolution 3 (HJR3) and Senate Joint Resolution 6 (SJR6) for Ohio to join the states calling for a convention for proposing a congressional term limits amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The effort is being spearheaded by the nonpartisan, nonprofit, U.S. Term Limits (USTL).

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Sandi Patty returns to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on March 9

VAN WERT – February 24, 2025 – One of the most celebrated voices in contemporary Christian music, Sandi Patty, is set to return to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 9th for an unforgettable evening of music. Presented by JoAnn Wolford and supported by Strategence Capital, the office of Tim Stoller, and Erin Laukhoff, this special performance will showcase the powerful vocals and heartfelt artistry that have defined Patty’s legendary career.

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Kimmel, Etter and Pumphrey advance to OHSAA State Wrestling tournament

Local wrestlers competed at the Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio for the district tournament for the opportunity to advance to the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament. Corbin Kimmel, Thor (Stroker) Etter, and Karmen Johnson took position on the podium after the competition. Corbin Kimmel, the 120-pound senior from Wayne Trace, ended as the district runner-up for his weight class. Stroker Etter, the 144-pound sophomore from Paulding, also ended as his weight class runner-up. Kamren Johnson, the 132-pound senior from Antwerp, completed his district tournament in fifth place.

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