Paulding FFA receives award at 97th annual FFA National Convention

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.

Copsey speaks about Land Bank

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.

Buckle up every trip, every time

VAN WERT - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to buckle up this upcoming holiday season. Since 2019, a total of 2,919 people who were not wearing an available safety belt were killed in traffic crashes on Ohio’s roadways.

Moreno, DeSantis rally in Van Wert

VAN WERT—U.S. Senatorial candidate Republican Bernie Moreno held a rally Friday in downtown Van Wert in the hopes of garnering support in the general election scheduled for November 5.

Visiting the Superhero Museum

A few months ago, my wife and I ventured a couple of hours west to visit the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum in Elkhart, Indiana. It used to be in a building that looked like the Hall of Justice, but now it’s in a nondescript retail location.

Rose Hill Church of God offers turkey supper

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Rose Hill Church of God on Charloe Trail will host a turkey supper from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. It’s available to eat in or carry out with a free will donation asked.

Tips to choose your next book

Avid readers are always seeking new material to whet their literary appetites. Reading can be an immensely enjoyable activity, and one with notable benefits.