Community

Camp Invention at Kiwanas

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Ashley Shepherd ,(Family and Children First Coordinator, OCTF Coordinator, 21st CCLC Coordinator at Western Buckeye Educational Center),as the guest speaker at the March 13, 2025, club meeting. Ashley came at the invitation of Lora Lyons,(Mayor of Payne, Ohio and fellow Kiwanian).

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Paulding County Carnegie Library to host Second Annual Writer’s Conference

PAULDING – The Paulding County Carnegie Library is pleased to announce it will host its Second Annual Writer’s Conference on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. at the Library. The First Writer’s Conference was held in 2024 and received outstanding reviews, resulting in the Library looking forward to once again offering this program to the community and surrounding area in April, 2025.

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NextGen youth artisan market coming to Shop the Village

PAULDING COUNTY - The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the NextGen Youth Artisan Market, a brand-new initiative debuting during the 2025 Shop the Village event on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025. This exciting program offers Paulding County High School students a unique platform to showcase and sell their artistic creations, highlighting the remarkable talents being cultivated in our local schools.

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Chocolate Extravaganza Fiesta

It’s time for Chocolate again in Oakwood! The annual fundraiser for the Cooper Community Library will be held Tuesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 13 starting at 7 PM both evenings. Guests can expect 30 varieties of chocolate delicacies, beverages, door prizes, a favor, and an enjoyable night out with friends and family.

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Lee Greenwood

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.

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