Ohio’s rural Gen Z faces job dilemma: Will talent stay or go?
New research indicated less than half of rural Gen Zers believe they can find a good job in their communities.
March 2025
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A lot of plastic and paper
This week, I’m taking the opportunity to clean up the room in my house known as “Manland.” It houses my collection of various nerdy things that I’ve accumulated over the years. I’m beginning to realize that it’s a lot of plastic and paper.
Diane Mary Comer 1942-2025
Diane Mary Comer, 82, of Haviland, left this world peacefully on March 13, 2025, at Paulding County Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1942, in Fort Wayne, IN, to…
Chocolate Extravaganza draws support for Cooper Community Library
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Cooper Community Library in Oakwood hosted a Chocolate Extravaganza It’s an annual event with a history of selling out. Attendees were treated to a seemingly unending flow of chocolate treats.
PJHS Mindset Motivators
Paulding Junior High School is utilizing the 7-Mindsets curriculum to address the social and emotional needs of students. Each unit revolves around a specific theme students can apply to their lives. This unit’s theme was We Are Connected.
Van Trump Report
Last week, I presented some free Van Trump report information. Here’s a quick summary. Van Trump thinks interest rates, and the US Dollar will decline which should eventually help US commodity exports. Stock market: short-term unsteady, long-term Van Trump is bullish. On inflation, as energy production increases, expect both fuel prices and inflation to decline. Fuel and freight costs are around 25% of most cost of goods.
Museum speaker to discuss Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor
PAULDING – The Paulding County History Museum will hold a general meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. The program will feature guest speaker Frank Butwin from the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor.
Noggle announces resignation as Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce
Paulding – After much consideration, Erica Noggle has announced her resignation as Executive Director of the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce. Noggle has accepted a new role as Executive Director of the Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce.
Long winter’s journey into spring
I don’t know about you, but this winter seemed like it lasted for more than the usual three months to me. The winter was not the worst we have ever had, but the cold, gray days put me in a funk that I find hard to shake until we get the earliest days of spring weather like we did last week.