The YWCA of Van Wert County is offering the community a free opportunity to understand better the complexities of domestic violence and the tactics abusers use to maintain control over their partners.
DEFIANCE–“Be in the Know, Ohio: 2025 Policy and Budget Impacts” will take place on October 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00). This free community-education event will be held at UAW 2120 Baltimore Street, Defiance, Ohio. Free onsite childcare will be available.
VAN WERT - Just released Friday: Challenge the Sea concept album from all-vocal country group Home Free. Featuring their legendary harmony blend – plus a swashbuckling sway and the hypnotic rhythms of sea-shanty folk – Country’s only all-vocal group Home Free have officially released their new album, Challenge the Sea. They set sail to the Niswonger for their Sunday, October 5th show, presented by Danfoss, and supported by Gary Taylor.
The Paulding FFA had 30 members and two advisors attend Farm Science Review on Wednesday, September 17, in London, Ohio. The members started the morning with breakfast at McDonald’s and then headed to London, Ohio to enjoy a day filled with hands-on learning experiences and learning more about the new technologies in the agriculture industry. Farm Science Review strives to teach its visitors of all ages about the current issues and opportunities in the agriculture industry. Some notable exhibitors this year include the Farm Bureau, OSU Extension, and John Deere. Students could take shuttles out into the fields of FSR to see equipment in operation and drone demonstrations conducted by local agricultural businesses. Then students could tour the Gwynne conservation area to learn more about native plants, talk with soil scientists, and even go down into a soil pit. In-depth experiences, such as virtual welding demonstrations, were also available to FSR visitors, allowing them to view the industry from a hands-on perspective. There were several different types of livestock on exhibit for the students to learn more about as well. We also saw some local ag companies from our area, as well as former Paulding FFA members, while visiting FSR. Our students and advisors immensely enjoyed this opportunity and will continue working to share their agricultural knowledge. The members are already talking about attending this event again in the coming years.
PAULDING - Paulding Putnam has partnered with the Village of Grover Hill and the Lions Club to bring free public Wi-Fi to community spaces and fiber internet access to residents and businesses, including those who are not electric members of Paulding Putnam.
Paulding High School junior Estie Pease passed 1,000 assists in her high school career.
ELLEN COOPER 2/12/1936 – 9/22/2025 Ellen R. Cooper, age 89, of Bryan, OH passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at The Inn at Fountain Park, Bryan, OH. Ellen was born…
DEFIANCE–“Be in the Know, Ohio: 2025 Policy and Budget Impacts” will take place on October 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00). This free community-education event will be held at UAW 2120 Baltimore Street, Defiance, Ohio. Free onsite childcare will be available.
