I grew up poor, that is, American poor. I fantasized about food at night–mashed potatoes, buttery dinner rolls, raspberry cheesecake. I would wake up and imagine a breakfast–strawberry waffles with whipped cream, cold orange juice–then, talk myself toward accepting what I knew was there–toast with peanut butter and usually, milk. My dad did not tolerate ungratefulness.
It seems as if it is a rite of passage for kids to make a leaf collection while in school. Sometimes, as it was for me, it is a bug collection. I was in the 10th grade and distinctly remember going on a bug hunt with Colleen, my best friend at the time.
Ever notice the overabundance of cats in Paulding County and wondered, “What can be done about this issue?” Local non-profit cat rescue, The Kitty Hope Foundation, is tackling this population crisis one feline at a time.
Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders.
Latty Village was incorporated 145 years ago. In 1981, the village celebrated its centennial anniversary with a variety of activities including a parade, games, and lunch. But there was also a legacy given to the village for future generations, a booklet, Latty Village 100 Years 1881-1981.
PAULDING - The rain held out on Saturday afternoon, as if afraid to drown out the PHS Football Parents Club fundraiser for a third year in a row.
PAULDING, OH: Susan Marie (Thomas) MacDonald, age 76, of Paulding, Ohio passed peacefully on July 17, 2025 surrounded by family. Susan was born on August 30, 1948 in Zulu, Indiana to Alfred and Celeste Thomas. She married John “Jack” MacDonald on…
AUGLAIZE TOWNSHIP - On July 12, 2025, deputies responded to an Ohio State Highway Patrol request for assistance with a mob assault on the occupants of a car at 15792 Road 175 in northern Paulding County, in Auglaize Township.
Margaret “Peggy” Mary Klender, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne. Peggy was born in Fort Wayne on March 19, 1933, to the late Halden “Charlie” and Gladys (Scott) Lutz. She…
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