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Rock the Block Cruise In brings the horsepower
PAYNE - On Saturday, Payne’s Rock the Block didn’t just entertain with a parade and the music of Columbia Rose, but with a Cruise In on Main St. that was full throttle fun for car owners and those that came to see the results of their un-tire-ing dedication to their cars
New Fall Festival a rousing success
When it was first announced, there was cautious optimism from the community. It did not deter Heather Sherburn from organizing a new Fall Festival to take the place of the defunct Flat Rock Creek Festival.
Paulding FFA enjoys Oakwood Homecoming
On Monday, September 1st the Paulding FFA Chapter had 35 members walk in the Annual Oakwood Homecoming parade to represent our chapter. They carried a FFA banner and FFA members handed out candy to the parade goers. Then there were 10 members that stayed to help with kids’ games and inflatables as a yearly community service project to give back to our local community. Our members really enjoyed helping and celebrating Oakwood’s homecoming events. We always look forward to this event to kick off our school year as a chapter. It was such a fun and great opportunity for the FFA Chapter to support our local community and learn by the FFA motto of living to serve!
Mike Speiser to be guest speaker at the Paulding County History Museum
Mike Speiser will be speaking at the General Meeting, open to the public, on Tuesday, September 23rd, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the museum located at 600 Fairgrounds Drive, across the street from the fairgrounds in Paulding.
Journey to Italy pasta dinner fundraiser
To raise money for Paulding High School students to travel to Italy in March 2027, there will be a pasta dinner fundraiser at Paulding VFW on Saturday evening, October 25, 2025.
From shanties to showstoppers, the Longest Johns sail into the Niswonger with Home Free
Van Wert, OH [August 25, 2025] – If you’ve felt the pull of a good chorus, the kind that makes strangers sing like shipmates - then you already know why The Longest Johns have become a global sensation. The Bristol, England trio helped spark the sea-shanty wave that swept the internet in recent years with their stirring rendition of “Wellerman,” and they’ve been turning communal singalongs into unforgettable nights ever since. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, they’ll bring those goosebump harmonies to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center as part of the co-headline Into the Deep Tour with all-vocal country stars Home Free. Presented by Danfoss and Supported by Gary Taylor, show time is 3:00 PM, with doors opening at 2:00PM.
Paulding Putnam members donate $11,020 to 9 local organizations
PAULDING, OH — Members of Paulding Putnam recently donated $11,020 to nine local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program.
This weekend sees new Fall Festival and annual Rock the Block
The weekend of Sept. 12-14 sees two exciting events, many have been waiting for.
Oakwood Homecoming
It was a perfect Labor Day weekend for the Annual Oakwood Homecoming. As the sun rose on Monday morning, people started staking their claim to spots along the parade route.