In recent years, girls’ sports have grown a lot in popularity and participation. This growth is changing how people think about sports, not just at schools but throughout entire communities. The increase in girls playing sports is bringing people together, helping young athletes gain confidence and making sports fairer and more welcoming for everyone.
VAN WERT — A Van Wert 11-year-old with autism is in the running to win the title of the 2025 Jr. Ranger, along with a prize of $20,000, a chance to meet television star Jeff Corwin, and a feature in the National Wildlife Federation’s Ranger Rick Magazine, a popular print and online periodical that teaches young kids about nature and the environment.
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – The Northwest State Community College Foundation recently hosted its annual Green Carpet Event, “Unlock Students’ Possibilities,” and raised over $63,000. All proceeds from the event go directly to student scholarships. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2025 Making a Difference Awards, which were created by the NSCC Foundation as a way to recognize and celebrate individuals, businesses and organizations in the six-county area committed to improving their communities. This year’s recipients were Kathy Shaw (Wauseon) and Filling Homes (Napoleon).
SHERWOOD – The ACME baseball season came to an end for the Wayne Trace Raiders Thursday night at Fairview High School as Montpelier posted a 3-2 win over Wayne Trace.
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Paulding County residents are invited to take part in the 2nd Annual Recycling Roundup Extravaganza, a two-day event focused on cleaning up our homes and community while properly disposing of hard-to-recycle items. Hosted by the Paulding County Waste Management Education and Awareness program (WMEA), this event will be held Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, across from the Paulding County Fairgrounds next to the Museum.
DEFIANCE– The Defiance County Democratic Party will sponsor the 14th annual NWO Democratic Picnic. The event, “Picnic with a Purpose,” will take place on Saturday, July 12 from noon-4 at UAW Local 211 Park, 2120 Baltimore St.
It’s already 10:30 p.m. this Monday evening. We had a late night, but we accomplished a lot today. Daniel Ray and Verena are moved into their new living quarters. Son-in-laws Dustin, Daniel, Daniel Ray and Alvin (Daniel Ray’s father), and two of Daniel Ray’s brothers were here today helping build the walls in part of the pole barn. They made a bedroom, and it already has a bathroom. The living room, dining room, and kitchen will be an open concept. Not everything is done, but they have moved enough in to make it livable for now.
Paulding County and the village of Paulding are named for John Paulding, one of three men who captured British spy Major John André. André was returning to British lines through American territory after Arnold offered the surrender of the fort at West Point, in New York.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio – After much political debate, Ohio’s pig farmers are thanking Gov. Mike DeWine for signing the $90.5 billion 2026-27 operating budget into law earlier this week as it will help to protect areas of vital importance to keep the state’s number one industry—agriculture—including key provisions critical to the future of the pork industry.