Changes made to recycling schedule
Due to events taking place in the county, the schedule for Paulding County recycling has been changed for June.
June 2025
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Summer is convention season
In the years before COVID, I would go to many conventions, and without fail, the biggest ones would come during the summer. I lived in North Carolina at that time, and towards the latter half of the 2010s, my daughter and I would cosplay, especially for the largest of the area, HeroesCon.
OCWGA Applauds New Policy to Reclaim Brownfields and Preserve Farmland
DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) celebrates the recent signing of an energy policy that prioritizes the redevelopment of abandoned brownfields and former coal mines for clean energy production. This important initiative, originally supported and proposed by OCWGA, aids in repurposing underutilized properties while protecting and preserving Ohio’s valuable farmland.
Commissioners receive $1 million grant to improve jail
The Paulding County Commissioners were recently awarded $1,080,000 in grant funding from the Ohio Jail Safety and Security Program.
Secretary Larose applauds State Board of Deposit for taking next step toward acceptance of cryptocurrency payments
COLUMBUS - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following statement on today’s action by the Ohio Board of Deposit, allowing for proposals to facilitate the use of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, as payment for state fees and services. As one of the state’s largest fee-for-service agencies, the Secretary of State’s office processes nearly half a million payment transactions annually.
Ohio advocates call to protect survivor services
Advocates are urging Ohio lawmakers to preserve critical funding for rape crisis centers in the upcoming state budget.
PPEC members donate $13,472 to 17 local organizations
PAULDING - Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,472 to 17 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program.
Hunter fined for lack of orange clothing
During the 2024-25 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, observed a hunter wearing only a hunter-orange hat. Hunters are required to wear an orange vest, coat, jacket, or coveralls during deer gun hunting seasons. Officer Porinchok contacted the hunter and issued a citation for not wearing the required hunter orange. The hunter paid a $125 fine in addition to court costs in Putnam County Court.
Vantage Honor Roll
Listed below is the (AB) Honor Roll for the 4th 9 Weeks. The * denotes a 4.0 GPA. Please publish in your newspaper.
Heidelberg University announces spring semester Dean’s List
TIFFIN, Ohio - Heidelberg University has announced the names of 384 students who have earned academic recognition on the spring semester dean’s list. Local students on that are Hayden Wagner, a junior from Antwerp, Sadie Estle, a senior from Oakwood and Gabbie Stallbaum, a senior from Paulding