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BERNE, IN. — First Bank of Berne has announced the addition of Joe Davis as its new corporate trainer.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest” My dad always carried a pocket knife. The old-timers did as a matter of habit and necessity much the same way many today are glued to their mobile phones.

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Tim Copsy, Director (Paulding County Economic Development, Paulding, Ohio)as the guest speaker at the October 31, 2024, club meeting. Tim came at the invitation of John Daeger (Paulding VFW Post 587, Commander and Fellow Kiwanian).Tim spoke to the Kiwanians about the many benefits of Land Banks in Paulding County Ohio and how they help convert properties into assets that revitalize communities.Land banks are public or community-owned entities that operate within a specific geographic area.

From October 22 through October 26, thousands of FFA chapters from across the nation, including 11 Paulding FFA members, traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 97th Annual National FFA Convention. Our members had a busy schedule full of educational and leadership experiences that allowed them to learn more about agriculture and FFA.

VAN WERT — YWCA of Van Wert County has received $72,000 in grant funding to support its efforts in helping fight addiction, YWCA President/ CEO Kimberly Laudick announced Tuesday.

What a glorious fall season we’ve had! Though we are in desperate need of rain, the mild temperatures have made it easy for us to extend our summer activities. The weather makes it more pleasant to work on tasks left to do before winter arrives.

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Four Flags of Freedom initiated by Defiance County Economic Development has successfully achieved its donation target of $200,000, to place four Mega American Flags along U.S. 24.

FORT WAYNE, Indiana — One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & DanceSensation comes to Fort Wayne in November for one performance only: 7:30pm Saturday, November 9 at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne. Offering an exhilarating celebration delivered with more than a pint of Irish wit, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is presented by Pace Live as part of its 2024 world tour.