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October 2025
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Paulding “Bars Give Back” Block Party donates to Caring & Sharing Food Pantry
Paulding Eagles and Hawg’s Tavern hosted the 2025 Paulding Block Party, “The Bars Give Back,“ on 20 September. The event with food, Chinese Auction, raffle, live music and pool tournament raised more than $2,700 for Caring & Sharing Food Pantry. Thanks to the organizers, the donors and all who participated. The Paulding County Dog Kennel was a recipient of a generous donation from this event, too.
One book’s journey
With the unexpected closing of Buy the Book, I'm reminded of a book I got as a child, how I got rid of it and then how it got back into my personal library.
Maumee Valley Planning Organization seeks public input on transportation safety through new survey
DEFIANCE – The Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO) has launched a new public survey to gather resident feedback on transportation safety issues across Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, and Williams County. The survey is part of a 5-county initiative to identify high-risk areas and develop data-driven solutions to improve road safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Paulding FFA kicks off annual fruit sale
It’s that time of year again, the Paulding FFA is starting its annual fruit sale fundraiser. The sale kicked off on Thursday, October 9th, and will end on November 3 at 6 p.m., when all orders must be put in the Google form by the FFA member. Our members will be selling citrus fruit, nuts, Ohio apples, BBQ sauce, beef jerky and butter braids. This is one of the Paulding FFA Chapter’s largest fundraisers with all proceeds going to benefit the chapter and its members. We are also offering new items, including pineapples and new flavors of butter braids, as well as all our amazing other products. If interested in buying some fruit or other items, please get in touch with the Paulding FFA Chapter Ag department at 419-399-4656, extension 1170, or one of your local Paulding FFA members. The items will come in and be delivered the week of December 2. We want to thank the community in advance for their continued support of our Paulding FFA Chapter.
Consumer Alert: Winter heating concern – dangers of LP (propane) gas tank refilling
With the increasing use of propane for various applications, including winter heating, safety during tank refilling has become a concern. The process of filling a propane tank involves precise measurements and strict adherence to safety codes to prevent dangerous situations.
Soil testing considerations
Fall and Spring are usually the times when farmers or fertilizer dealers take most soil tests to make recommendations for fertilizer applications. In the last several years, most dealers now do that service for their farmer clients. A few years ago, looking at soil test collected over several years, there was a big jump of .5 to 1.0% increase in soil organic matter (SOM) on all these no-till farmers' fields. I started asking questions.
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Homecoming highlights the power of place
Each fall, Ohio State’s Homecoming traditions invite us to reflect on the communities that shape us. This year, Ohio State Lima once again joined in the celebrations—crowning our own Homecoming royalty, marching in the parade, and standing proudly on the field at the ‘Shoe alongside representatives from every campus. Watching our students represent Lima on that big stage is a powerful reminder that our campus is an essential part of the Buckeye family, simultaneously contributing to the life of the university and to the strength of northwest Ohio.
First Financial Provides $35,000 in Grants to Western Ohio Organizations
PAULDING– First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and the First Financial Foundation have awarded a total of $35,000 in grants to seven organizations in Western Ohio, as a further extension of its ongoing commitment to support growth for the people and neighborhoods it serves. First Financial provided grants to United Way of Paulding County, Clinton County Community Action Program, Compassion Wilmington, Habitat for Humanity of Clinton County, Downtown Lima, Haven of Hope of Van Wert County and Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation.