Every week is for protecting the pollinators

Each year, the third week of June is set aside for recognizing the importance of our pollinators. When we think of pollinators, we instantly picture honeybees flitting from flower to flower. But they are so much more than that.

Van Wert man dies in US 224 crash

VAN WERT – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle, fatal crash that occurred on June 17, 2025 at 1:04 p.m. The crash occurred at the intersection of Van Wert Decatur Road and US 224 in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County.

‘No Kings’ protest held in Van Wert

VAN WERT — In a county that is heavily Republican and pro-Donald Trump, the scene Saturday afternoon at Fountain Park and along South Washington Street in Van Wert was probably a surprise to many.

No Wrong Door speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Cathy Ruiz (Admin/Sero Coordinator, Parent Mentor, Western Buckeye,ESC and Paulding County Family & Children First Council), Lindsey Manz( Director of Nursing, Paulding Co Health Department), Anne Dunn( Outreach Coordinator, Tri County ADAMHS Board), as the guest speakers at the May 22, 2025 club meeting. Cathy, Lindsey and Anne came at the invitation of Ron Goedde (CEO Paulding County Hospital). These amazing ladies spoke to the Kiwanians about Paulding County’s No Wrong Door Community Resource Event. The No Wrong Door event is an agency to agency approach within the county departments and community partners to increase awareness of and to direct people to services that best meet their needs.

Rachel Eicher talks to Kiwanis of Cost of Poverty Experience

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Rachel Eicher,(Director of Teaching and Learning, Western Buckeye), as the guest speaker at the May 29, 2025 club meeting. Rachel came at the invitation of Tricia Taylor ,(Treasurer CFO, Western Buckeye.) Rachel spoke to the Kiwanians about the Cost of Poverty Experience, (COPE). COPE is a simulation experience that WBESC offers to the community. It gives participants an idea of what people go through who are experiencing poverty.

Summer party at Paulding County Carnegie Library

The Paulding County Carnegie Library Children’s Room is having a Summer Party on Tuesday June 24 from 4-6 pm. Justin the Clown will be here with his face painting and balloon animal fun. Also stop by and tryout your throwing skills while trying to dunk our very own “Kooky Kirk” in the dunk tank. There will be food, games, prizes and surprises for everyone. It is sure to be a blast. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Van Wert Post OVI Sobriety Checkpoint Tonight

VAN WERT - The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in partnership with the Van Wert Police Department, will team up tonight, in Van Wert, to remove impaired drivers from roadways in Van Wert County.