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Vantage opens 50th anniversary school year with strong enrollment
VAN WERT - Vantage Career Center began its 50th anniversary school year Thursday with steady enrollment, new facilities and high expectations.

Paulding County Land Bank turns corner to create residential homes
PAULDING – The Paulding County Land Bank committee has been awarded the opportunity to receive $300,000 in grant reimbursements from the Welcome Home Ohio program through the Ohio Department of Development.

Ohio Secretary of State candidate Bryan Hambley meets Defiance Co. Democrats
DEFIANCE– On August 11, The Defiance County Democratic Party (DCDP) sponsored a “Meet and Greet” with the Democratic Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State, Dr. Bryan Hambley. The Defiance County Democratic Women (DCDW) hosted the event.

Roads dominate brief Antwerp Council meeting.
ANTWERP - The August meeting of the Antwerp Village Council lasted a little over 45 minutes. The council spent much of that time discussing the village roads with Administrator Brian Davis.

First HOPE Walk on August 31
VAN WERT - August 18, 2025 — Behind every statistic is a story. A mother, a father, a child, a friend - each life deeply loved and never forgotten.
Paulding County Business Advisory Council awarded, continue to strive forward
PAULDING — This week the Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) Steering Committee was hosted at the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office, bringing together school officials, not-for-profit organizations, and business leaders from across the county to discuss ongoing initiatives and new opportunities for collaboration.
Paulding County Mayors discuss positive interaction with youth; stray cat controls
PAULDING – Representatives from the villages of Cecil, Grover Hill, Latty and Melrose gathered for the third quarter Paulding County Mayors Association meeting this week at the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office.

Board of Elections approves candidates for November ballots
At a special meeting on August 13, the Board of Elections reviewed the petitions submitted by candidates for public office and one issue. Some offices will have vacancies needing to be filled by each board’s rules.
