June 2025
Surviving Hot Temperatures.
About this time almost every year, we have to deal with high humidity and high temperatures. It is now officially summer, and it feels like it! After a cool, almost colder spring with plenty of moisture; the sun is shining and it is hot. Plants are starting to grow, but most fields are definitely behind schedule. Livestock also suffer during hot and humid periods of time.
Cracking my shell: Thoughts on emotional detachment & the Gaza War
Every spring, someone in my town posts hand-drawn TURTLE CROSSING signs near the roads where turtles lay their eggs. I’d never actually seen one crossing and used to wonder why anyone bothered with these signs.
Paulding Council initiates street light assessment process
PAULDING – Paulding Village Council introduced legislation to assess street light costs and heard a report on the pool opening and concerns over drone operation at its regular meeting Monday, June 23.
Panthers roll to win over Tigers
HOLGATE – Paulding and Holgate hooked up in Henry County for an ACME baseball doubleheader Monday evening with each squad posting one win on the night.
Components of traditional weddings
Weddings offer an opportunity for happy couples to express their love for one another while showcasing their own personalities. Couples can choose from an assortment of wedding styles when planning their nuptials, and the style they ultimately pick says something about who they are.
As political violence rises, Ohio grapples with growing threats to democracy
Ohioans can’t help but feel the emotional weight of political violence after last weekend’s assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker in Minnesota, and the shooting of a fellow legislator.
Feel Good Friday brings A Tribute to Marvin Gaye this weekend
VAN WERT – This Friday night, Fountain Park will come alive with Let’s Get It On – A Tribute to Marvin Gaye, a dynamic live show that pays homage to the legendary Prince of Motown through the songs you know and love—like “Let’s Get It On,” “What’s Going On,” and many more.
Rooted in memory: a catalpa in our backyard
We have just enjoyed the blooming of a unique native tree. Dotted here and there around the county, the tall trees with large, medium green, heart-shaped leaves and panicles of white flowers get noticed. These are northern catalpas.