New Fall Festival a rousing success

When it was first announced, there was cautious optimism from the community. It did not deter Heather Sherburn from organizing a new Fall Festival to take the place of the defunct Flat Rock Creek Festival.

The world’s first trillionaire

Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire. For scale, the federal budget is only $7 trillion. Elon Musk could completely fund Medicare or the National Defense for a year. He could completely fund the Canadian government and have $500 billion to spare. In total, there are about 100 countries that he could fund. He will have as much money as the United Kingdom.

September reset: Quick brain-based ways to transform your communication

September, and “back to school,” is a great time to sharpen skills. When life feels as complicated and fast-changing as it seems right now, it’s particularly good to build our communication skills. Better communication gives us stronger relationships, and stronger relationships help us navigate challenging times.

Two dead in OH-30 fatal crash

American Township – On September 10, 2025, at approximately 08:33 A.M., the Lima Post of The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a four-vehicle crash on State Route 115, near US 30 in American Township, Allen County.

Paulding FFA enjoys Oakwood Homecoming

On Monday, September 1st the Paulding FFA Chapter had 35 members walk in the Annual Oakwood Homecoming parade to represent our chapter. They carried a FFA banner and FFA members handed out candy to the parade goers. Then there were 10 members that stayed to help with kids’ games and inflatables as a yearly community service project to give back to our local community. Our members really enjoyed helping and celebrating Oakwood’s homecoming events. We always look forward to this event to kick off our school year as a chapter. It was such a fun and great opportunity for the FFA Chapter to support our local community and learn by the FFA motto of living to serve!

Panthers win third straight over Raiders

HAVILAND – The Paulding Panthers remained unbeaten on the season and posted their third straight victory over rival Wayne Trace with a 39-7 victory Friday night at Raider Field.

Preventing harvest fires

August and September have been dry with higher-than-normal day time temperatures prevailing. Crops are drying down quick so harvest may be early. All that dry tinder may create fire hazards when harvest equipment starts rolling.