2025 Paulding County Fair in Review
Next week’s edition of the Paulding County Progress will have our Fair Review with all of the winners. Since that takes up so much time, we want to share some of the images captured and sent to us.
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Five times the talent: The 5 Browns return to inspire at the Niswonger
VAN WERT - This fall, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will resonate with a powerful blend of classical brilliance and youthful energy as The 5 Browns take the stage on Friday, September 26th at 7:30 PM. Known as “the Fab Five of Classical Music,” this sibling quintet has redefined what it means to be piano prodigies in the modern age. Presented by The Ohio Music Teachers Association and Supported by Roger & Kay Okuley.
Van Wert Civic Theatre Celebrates 2024–25 season with Annual Awards Banquet
VAN WERT — The Van Wert Civic Theatre launched its 2025–26 season by honoring the outstanding work of its performers, directors, designers, and volunteers at the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. The evening was a celebration of the community’s talent, creativity and commitment to the arts.
County fair week comes to a end
PAULDING - It was a nice week for the most part although early on, overnight rain caused some events to delay and others to cancel. Yet, even Saturday showers couldn’t stop the Rodeo that traditionally closes the Paulding County Fair.
No Wrong Door speaks to Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Cathy Ruiz (Admin/Sero Coordinator, Parent Mentor, Western Buckeye,ESC and Paulding County Family & Children First Council), Lindsey Manz( Director of Nursing, Paulding Co Health Department), Anne Dunn( Outreach Coordinator, Tri County ADAMHS Board), as the guest speakers at the May 22, 2025 club meeting. Cathy, Lindsey and Anne came at the invitation of Ron Goedde (CEO Paulding County Hospital). These amazing ladies spoke to the Kiwanians about Paulding County’s No Wrong Door Community Resource Event. The No Wrong Door event is an agency to agency approach within the county departments and community partners to increase awareness of and to direct people to services that best meet their needs.
Rachel Eicher talks to Kiwanis of Cost of Poverty Experience
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Rachel Eicher,(Director of Teaching and Learning, Western Buckeye), as the guest speaker at the May 29, 2025 club meeting. Rachel came at the invitation of Tricia Taylor ,(Treasurer CFO, Western Buckeye.) Rachel spoke to the Kiwanians about the Cost of Poverty Experience, (COPE). COPE is a simulation experience that WBESC offers to the community. It gives participants an idea of what people go through who are experiencing poverty.
Summer party at Paulding County Carnegie Library
The Paulding County Carnegie Library Children’s Room is having a Summer Party on Tuesday June 24 from 4-6 pm. Justin the Clown will be here with his face painting and balloon animal fun. Also stop by and tryout your throwing skills while trying to dunk our very own “Kooky Kirk” in the dunk tank. There will be food, games, prizes and surprises for everyone. It is sure to be a blast. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Antwerp Days celebrates for third year
ANTWERP - For its third year in a row, Antwerp Days has celebrated one Paulding County’s largest villages.
Paulding County teen donates 4-H turkeys to the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry
Adalyn Miller, age 12, set a great example this spring based on this old adage: “When you have more than you need, build a longer table not a higher fence.” And she did just that.
Rose Hill Church of God hosts week-long Vacation Bible School
Rose Hill Church of God is opening its doors at the end of June for its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS), inviting children from across the community to a week of faith, fun, and friendship.