Jack R. Hoffman 1937-2025
PAULDING, OH: Jack R. Hoffman, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Vancrest of Payne. Jack was born on April 18, 193,7 in Noble County, IN to the late George W. and Pearl (Ludwig) Hoffman. On March…
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Author speaks to Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have T.R. Echols (Local Author and Pastor) as the guest speaker at the June 12, 2025, club meeting. T.R. Echols came at the invitation of Elecia Wobler (Owner, Keepsake Beads by EAW & Boutique). T.R. Echols spoke about how he transformed his childhood storytelling into a published work that reaches young readers and listeners alike. Inspired by his 3 young boys at the time of creation. His heartwarming tale, Tenuke the Eskimo, is available both as a beautifully bound hardcover edition and as a fully dramatized audiobook featuring Hollywood talent.
Northwest State Community College Foundation presents $1,051,000 check to Board of Trustees
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 26th at the Archbold campus. After roll call, Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Executive Director for Development & NSCC Foundation, and Foundation Board Chair Peter Beck presented the Board with a check in the amount of $1,051,000. The money is designated for student scholarships, equipment, outreach programs and student support efforts.
Mercy Health leaders once again named to Becker’s Rural Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know list
DEFIANCE - Two Mercy Health leaders have once again been selected for this year’s Becker’s Hospital Review rural hospital and health system CEOs to know list.
Quick start sends Apaches over WT
SHERWOOD – Fairview scored the first eight runs of the game and then held off a late Wayne Trace comeback for an 8-6 victory Monday night in ACME tournament baseball action.
Paulding County Sheriff’s Report for week ending June 27, 2025
Sunday, June 22
Paulding County Common Pleas for week ending June 27
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Engineers name Rep. Roy Klopfenstein Ohio Legislator of the Year
COLUMBUS - State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) was named Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE-Ohio) at the organization's 147th Annual Meeting.
Spoon feeding crops
Crops are starting to grow faster with warmer temperatures after a cool wet spring with entering rapid nutrient uptake and plant growth. Most plant nutrients are absorbed through the roots. Some nutrients get locked up in the soil making them unavailable to the plant. There are many factors that contribute to nutrient soil immobilization. If the fertilizer solution pH is too high or too low, nutrient deficient, or excessive; some nutrients might not be absorbed. Low soil organic matter, reduced microbial activity, damaged root systems, excessive water or a lack of water can all lead to lower rates of plant nutrient uptake and absorption. Many farmers regularly use some foliar feeding with herbicides or fungicides to enhance crop growth and yield.
Memories of the Fourth of July
Growing up in the south, July the Fourth was almost always hot. When my brother and I were very young, we’d go to the town fireworks display and watch in awe, sitting on a blanket. I remember going into my own little world, entranced by the explosions of color.