Carol C. “Cleona” Miller, 82, of Van Wert, passed away Friday afternoon, March 7, 2025, at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding, Ohio. She was born May 29, 1942, in Grover Hill, Ohio, to the late Everett and Violet (Fruchey) McClure. On June 17, 1962, she married Garry D. Miller, who preceded her in death on April 19, 2018.
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Heather Sherburn,(Hid’n Treasures, LLC),as the guest speaker at the March 6, 2025, club meeting.
VAN WERT - CHP Home Care and Hospice was forced to close their Adult Day Center on Westwood Drive in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the worst effects have passed, they have not only been open but renovating and expanding their services.
New research has revealed the states most likely to produce a professional basketball player, with Ohio ranking tenth.
High school basketball in Ohio has long been a source of passion, tradition and statewide pride. The road to a state championship has produced unforgettable moments and legendary teams, and the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has historically tried to balance competition with fairness. However, the recent expansion of boys’ and girls’ basketball to seven divisions has sparked debate across the state, with coaches and fans weighing the benefits of greater opportunity against the downsides of logistical challenges and a diminished postseason experience.
We are having beautiful spring weather lately. It sure gives a person spring fever, although it’s really not too long before the calendar says “spring begins”. Yesterday I took advantage of the lovely weather and washed a lot of the bedding along with the usual laundry. It dried so nice and the wind made the bath towels so fluffy for being line-dried. The temperature reached sixty-five degrees and the sun was out all day. The time change made all the clocks jump an hour ahead on Sunday so the nice weather at least helped make the change a little easier.
PAULDING - From February 18-21, the Paulding FFA Chapter celebrated National FFA Week by having many events throughout the district. During this week, every day was a dress-up day for high school and this year, the elementary schools and the middle school were included, which was a huge success.
Rolland “Gene” Belford, 64, of Paulding, Ohio passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on May 19, 1960, to the late…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Ashley Shepherd ,(Family and Children First Coordinator, OCTF Coordinator, 21st CCLC Coordinator at Western Buckeye Educational Center),as the guest speaker at the March 13, 2025, club meeting. Ashley came at the invitation of Lora Lyons,(Mayor of Payne, Ohio and fellow Kiwanian).