October 2025

Paulding Chamber announces “Shades of Ireland” trip benefiting local student scholarships

PAULDING - The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to join a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience while giving back to the community. In partnership with Collette Travel and Orange Grover Travel Company, the Chamber will host a 10-day “Shades of Ireland” group tour, June 19–28, 2026, offering travelers the opportunity to explore the best of Ireland in comfort and style—all while supporting the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

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CAROLYN FAST

CAROLYN FAST 1/21/1934 – 10/13/2025  Carolyn Jane (Cotner) Fast, 91, died peacefully on Oct. 13, 2025, at the Hearth & Home assisted-living community, surrounded by her beloved children and their…

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MARIA SMITH

MARIA SMITH 5/29/1953 – 10/9/2025  Maria “Mary” Smith, age 72, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, surrounded by her family…

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