Summertime tomato talk
Kylee’s taking the week off, so here’s a column from this week in 2014.
Jerry Stanford
Ohio State’s AgOne program now accepting applications
Ohio State’s Leadership Center has opened the applications for AgOne, a year-long program for leaders within the agricultural industry who are interested in identifying the next steps for themselves to level up their leadership. Applications and nomination letters are due Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Summer Blast celebrates Paulding County
Crowds gathered along the square to witness the annual John Paulding Days Summer Blast.
Double first base introduced into High School Baseball
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.
Assisting Tim and Liz with church preparation
It is a dreary Monday morning with light rain. We do need this rain. The breeze feels good coming in the windows. We appreciate it even more after a few weeks of hot, humid weather.
Girl Named Tom returns to Niswonger on Wilder Then Tour
VAN WERT — After a nearly three-year wait, fan-favorite Girl Named Tom is making a highly anticipated return to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 19 at 7 PM for the final stop of their national ...Wilder Then Tour. Fresh off the release of their brand-new album just last week, the sibling trio is hitting the road, and Van Wert gets the last word on what promises to be a powerful and heartfelt musical journey. Presented by Superior Credit Union, and Supported by Tom & Julie Burenga and Bruce & Julie Kennedy.
ODOT projects affecting Paulding County drivers
U.S. 24 pavement rehabilitation, resurfacing and slope repair
Schnipke inducted into OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) recently hosted its annual Officials Hall of Fame banquet, honoring several officials across various sports. Among this year’s inductees was Rita Schnipke of Ottoville.
Crane Township officials visit descendant of Township founder
On July 11, a small delegation from Crane Township traveled to Hillsdale, Michigan, to meet Louise Van Aken Worms, a great-great-great-granddaughter of Oliver Crane, the township’s namesake and one of its earliest settlers.
Antique Farm Machinery Show replaces Historical Society’s Chicken BBQ
The Paulding County History Museum, located across from the fairgrounds on Fairground Drive in Paulding, will hold an antique farm machinery show on Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The show replaces the museum’s annual chicken barbecue.