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Paulding Master Gardener Volunteers have a variety of plants to offer at annual sale

May 13, 2025

PAULDING – Spring in Northwest Ohio brings color, pollinators, and the promise of homegrown vegetables—things the Paulding County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs) look forward to each year. The group is excited to announce that the 24th Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or until sold out. The event will take place at the Block Building on the Paulding County Fairgrounds, located at 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879.

Second annual YWCA golf outing June 19

May 9, 2025

The YWCA of Van Wert County is excited to announce its second annual golf outing fundraiser, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Willow Bend Country Club. Proceeds from the event will provide vital funding for the YWCA’s Youth Development and Survivor Services Programs.

Get to know the team: Creatives & Media Director Weston Thompson

May 8, 2025

VAN WERT – At Van Wert Live, it takes a talented and passionate team to bring unforgettable live entertainment experiences to our community. In our “Get to Know the Team” series, we’re spotlighting the individuals who make the magic happen behind the scenes. This week, we sat down with Weston Thompson, our Creatives & Media Director, who brings the Van Wert Live brand to life through stunning visuals and powerful storytelling.

Oakwood Elementary patriotic program May 19

May 7, 2025

The Oakwood Elementary third graders would like to invite everyone to their annual patriotic program. This year it will be held on Monday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m or a school performance at 9:00 a.m. They hope to see everyone there.

May 7, 2025

Heritage Pointe Communities in Indiana is continuing to grow—and so are its leaders. Terrence Jent and Kayla Malott are stepping into new roles as part of the organization’s expansion and ongoing commitment to providing exceptional senior care.

Fred Manz speaks to Kiwanis

May 7, 2025

PAULDING - The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Fred Manz (Sales & Marketing, InSource Technologies Inc.) as the guest speaker at the May 1, 2025 club meeting. Fred came at the invitation of Jim States (District Sales Manager, State Bank, Paulding, Ohio). Fred spoke to the Kiwanians about the updates and overview of InSource Technologies Inc. in Paulding, Ohio. InSource Technologies is your contract manufacturing and engineering link for Stronger OEM Supply Chains. They design and build custom products for OEM’s

May 7, 2025

The County Retired Teachers Association has announced the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. They are Caroline Arend, Dave Clapsaddle,

Review of The Play That Goes Wrong

May 6, 2025

Van Wert Civic Theatre’s newest production, The Play That Goes Wrong, is a true comedy of errors, since just about anything that could go wrong, does in this hilarious British farce.