We’re lucky to have more female sports stars than ever. But in terms of athletic participation, American girls are still considerably less likely to play a sport than boys. Each year, boys get about 1.13 million more sports opportunities than girls.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it will increase the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries to 100 percent of a person’s monthly benefit. The Office of the Chief Actuary estimates this change will result in an increase in overpayment recoveries (i.e., a program savings) of about $7 billion in the next decade.
PAULDING – Paulding Village Council approved several items related to rezoning, EMS and the swimming pool during its regular meeting Monday, March 10.
VAN WERT—Vantage Career Center welcomed the community to its annual Open House and “Taste of Vantage” event on Monday, February 24.
VAN WERT – February 24, 2025 – One of the most celebrated voices in contemporary Christian music, Sandi Patty, is set to return to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 9th for an unforgettable evening of music. Presented by JoAnn Wolford and supported by Strategence Capital, the office of Tim Stoller, and Erin Laukhoff, this special performance will showcase the powerful vocals and heartfelt artistry that have defined Patty’s legendary career.
Local wrestlers competed at the Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio for the district tournament for the opportunity to advance to the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament. Corbin Kimmel, Thor (Stroker) Etter, and Karmen Johnson took position on the podium after the competition. Corbin Kimmel, the 120-pound senior from Wayne Trace, ended as the district runner-up for his weight class. Stroker Etter, the 144-pound sophomore from Paulding, also ended as his weight class runner-up. Kamren Johnson, the 132-pound senior from Antwerp, completed his district tournament in fifth place.
PAULDING – The Paulding County Commissioners, Economic Development Director Tim Copsey, and Eric Davis, from Wessler Engineering, Bluffton, met in the commissioner’s office recently to discuss a water feasibility study at the US24-Highway 127 interchange, located north of Paulding near the Crane Township – Emerald Township line.
On Monday, February 3, 2025, Vantage Career Center opened its doors to over 850 sophomores from 13 associate school districts for its annual Sophomore Day, an immersive experience designed to introduce students to hands-on technical career education. This event provided students with a firsthand look at Vantage student life, career opportunities, and the potential pathways available through career-technical education.
DELAWARE, Ohio—On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Congress introduced legislation to expand nationwide, year-round access to E15 fuel. Ohio Representative Max Miller (R-7th District) co-sponsored the bill.
PAULDING – The Paulding County Land Reutilization Committee (Land Bank) hosted the February meeting this week at the Paulding County Commissioners office with a full agenda. The meeting included several guests as bids were opened for three projects in Paulding Village.