Antwerp girls continue to struggle
The Lady Archers hoped to end a losing streak on the road against Edgerton, the team that started that streak back on December 19, 2024. Unfortunately, it was not to be.
Yellow Jackets win nailbiter over Lawrence Tech
DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance Yellow Jackets overcame a halftime deficit and faulty late-game free throw shooting to secure a 73-72 victory over the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils at the Karl H. Weaner Center on Wednesday.
Jackets come up short in late comeback attempt against Blue Devils
DEFIANCE, Ohio - A fourth-quarter comeback attempt was cut short at the Karl H. Weaner Center on Wednesday night as the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils outlasted Defiance College 68-53.
Lady Panthers extend streak to 6 after win over Ayersville
Paulding’s girls’ varsity team had a relatively easy night in Ayersville. The Pilots had a rough time against the visiting Panthers.
Lady Raiders extend streak to 5 wins
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Board of Elections to welcome two new members
The Paulding County Board of Elections held its monthly meeting on January 15, delayed due to their usual meeting day falling on a holiday. All members were present, although chairperson David Cline came in late due to unforeseen circumstances. Stan Harmon filled in as chair until Cline arrived. Also present was Penny Duer, who will be replacing David Cline in March. Also present were Director Rosann Laker and Deputy Director Julie Phelan. Also noted as present in the minutes was Paulding Progress editor Jerry Stanford.
Motorcycle Ohio course registration opens January 23
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Lovina’s daily diary for a January – Friday Diary for January 10, 2025
4:40 a.m. Our alarm rings, telling us it’s time to start a new day. Joe only works until 12:30 today, so I don’t have to pack more than some snacks for him and fill his water jug. I make him breakfast, which is the usual weekday sausage patty, egg, and cheese on tortilla. I cut an 8-inch soft tortilla into four pieces and use two every morning to make a sandwich. It’s a way to stay away from too much bread.
Ohio farmers navigate uncertainty amid Farm Bill delays
In case you missed it amidst the New Year’s revelry, Congress failed again last year to pass a new Farm Bill, the critical piece of ongoing legislation that facilitates American farming and agriculture. Unable to agree on a full five-year Farm Bill, Congress instead passed yet another short-term extension of the previous bill in the waning hours of 2024. Now, Congress has nine months to hash out the next Farm Bill - but how will Republican control over the government impact the negotiations?
USDA Rural Development is delivering for Ohio’s rural communities
As we begin 2025, I’m filled with gratitude for the privilege to lead, collaborate, and deliver real results in Ohio’s rural communities on behalf of USDA. For the past three years as State Director for USDA Rural Development, I’ve been proud to help increase investment and create economic opportunities in the small towns and cities that make our state such a great place to live.