Did Noah really build an ark?
Genesis 6: 5 “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
Jerry Stanford
Leadership in Action program set to return
Paulding County - The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of its Leadership in Action program, a dynamic leadership development initiative designed to empower local professionals, strengthen connections, and foster positive change within the community.
Country music legend Lee Greenwood to perform at Niswonger
VAN WERT - The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is excited to announce that country music icon Lee Greenwood will take the stage on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM. Presenting sponsor is Greenway Bank, with JoAnne Wolford and Bruce & Julie Kennedy as the supporting sponsors. Lee Greenwood has a career spanning decades and a voice that has defined American patriotism, his performance promises to be a night of unforgettable music and national pride.
One dead, two injured in fatal crash on US 24 in Paulding County
PAULDING – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on March 4, 2025 at 12:41 p.m. The crash occurred on US 24 near Mile Post 18 in Emerald Township, Paulding County.
The Postal Service problem
In recent memory, almost everyone can recount a problem with postal delivery. Bills arrive past due, cards from relatives take weeks to arrive, and periodicals like the Paulding Progress arrive later than expected.
OH Statehouse symposium to address oil, gas waste on rural roads
Concerns are growing in Ohio over the use of oil and gas waste for dust control on rural roads, a practice some environmental groups argued is exposing communities to radioactive materials without their knowledge.
Baptismal services held at Lovina’s house
I want to write this column before I leave this morning. Daughter Loretta and I are attending the coffee break our church ladies are having for neighbor Susan. She had hip replacement surgery so this should cheer her up. Everyone always brings a lot of good food and it’s nice to visit before we all go home and start our day’s work. Dustin isn’t working today due to the rainy weather so he will keep a few of their children home with him.
WesBanco, Inc. completes acquisition of Premier Bank
WHEELING, West Virginia - WesBanco, Inc. (“WesBanco”) (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, today announced the successful closing of the previously announced acquisition of Premier Financial Corp. (“Premier”) (Nasdaq: PFC). The holding company closing was promptly followed by the merger of Premier’s subsidiary bank, Premier Bank, with and into Wesbanco’s banking subsidiary, Wesbanco Bank, Inc. (the “Bank”). With the closing of the merger, WesBanco appointed Zahid Afzal, John L. Bookmyer, Louis M. Altman and Lee J. Burdman, formerly directors of Premier, to the WesBanco Board of Directors.
Holtsberry speaks on Paulding military history
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Mark Holtsberry,(Paulding County Commissioner and Local Author),as the guest speaker at the February 20, 2025, club meeting. Mark came at the invitation of Lisa McClure,(Paulding County Commissioner and fellow Kiwanian). Mark spoke to the Kiwanians about the military history in Paulding County and about his new Book that will be available soon, Men on the Wall Volume 1. Mark has wrote many books about the history of local military within the county and has brought many Gold Star families peace by providing handmade stones for their loved one’s unmarked graves. Thank you Mark for your passion and for all that you do for military families.
St. John and Friends Holy Week celebration
Members of the St. John Lutheran Church and the Friends United Methodist Church would like to invite you to celebrate Holy Week with our congregations. Services will be presided by our new pastor, Barbara Gibson.