DEFIANCE– The Defiance County Democratic Party will sponsor the 14th annual NWO Democratic Picnic. The event, “Picnic with a Purpose,” will take place on Saturday, July 12 from noon-4 at UAW Local 211 Park, 2120 Baltimore St.
Paulding County residents are invited to take part in the 2nd Annual Recycling Roundup Extravaganza, a two-day event focused on cleaning up our homes and community while properly disposing of hard-to-recycle items. Hosted by the Paulding County Waste Management Education and Awareness program (WMEA), this event will be held Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, across from the Paulding County Fairgrounds next to the Museum.
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – The Northwest State Community College Foundation recently hosted its annual Green Carpet Event, “Unlock Students’ Possibilities,” and raised over $63,000. All proceeds from the event go directly to student scholarships. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2025 Making a Difference Awards, which were created by the NSCC Foundation as a way to recognize and celebrate individuals, businesses and organizations in the six-county area committed to improving their communities. This year’s recipients were Kathy Shaw (Wauseon) and Filling Homes (Napoleon).
PAULDING - Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative invites its members and their immediate family to join the co-op for its 2025 Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the co-op headquarters located at 401 McDonald Pike, Paulding, Ohio. Parking will be located behind the Paulding Putnam office in the Paulding County fairgrounds lot. This annual celebration is an opportunity for members to enjoy free food, prizes, and family fun while getting a sneak peek at what’s next for their co-op.
DEFIANCE - Two Mercy Health leaders have once again been selected for this year’s Becker’s Hospital Review rural hospital and health system CEOs to know list.
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 26th at the Archbold campus. After roll call, Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Executive Director for Development & NSCC Foundation, and Foundation Board Chair Peter Beck presented the Board with a check in the amount of $1,051,000. The money is designated for student scholarships, equipment, outreach programs and student support efforts.
COLUMBUS - State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) was named Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE-Ohio) at the organization's 147th Annual Meeting.
Crops are starting to grow faster with warmer temperatures after a cool wet spring with entering rapid nutrient uptake and plant growth. Most plant nutrients are absorbed through the roots. Some nutrients get locked up in the soil making them unavailable to the plant. There are many factors that contribute to nutrient soil immobilization. If the fertilizer solution pH is too high or too low, nutrient deficient, or excessive; some nutrients might not be absorbed. Low soil organic matter, reduced microbial activity, damaged root systems, excessive water or a lack of water can all lead to lower rates of plant nutrient uptake and absorption. Many farmers regularly use some foliar feeding with herbicides or fungicides to enhance crop growth and yield.