Paulding Co. Sheriff seeks missing juvenile
The Paulding County Sheriff’s department put out a notice for a missing or runaway juvenile from Scott Tuesday morning on their Facebook page.
The importance of LEGO in mental health
Recently, someone drew my attention to the usefulness of building LEGO for mental health. Those who build with bricks know that the familiar click of one piece in another can be a reassuring sound.
Paulding Council will assess streetlight cost to property owners
PAULDING – Paulding Village Council agreed on a method to fund streetlights, will drop one tax and seek voter approval of another following finance committee recommendations at the regular meeting Monday, May 12.
Panthers hold off Archers
ANTWERP – A single run in the top of the sixth proved to be the difference as the Paulding Lady Panthers held off host Antwerp for a 6-5 victory in Green Meadows Conference softball action Wednesday night.
Paulding Master Gardener Volunteers have a variety of plants to offer at annual sale
PAULDING – Spring in Northwest Ohio brings color, pollinators, and the promise of homegrown vegetables—things the Paulding County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs) look forward to each year. The group is excited to announce that the 24th Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or until sold out. The event will take place at the Block Building on the Paulding County Fairgrounds, located at 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879.
Motorcyclist Injured in US 127 collision
SCOTT - A motorcycle-on-car collision temporarily blocked US 127 at the Van Wert/Paulding County Line Rd. on Sunday, May 11.
Cooper Farms and Family Foundation supports Caring & Sharing Food Pantry
In the past year, the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry has received overwhelming support from Cooper Farms and Family Foundation — a $5,000 financial donation and more than 3,700 pounds of meat.
Hicksville Police respond to bomb threat
HICKSVILLE - On May 8, 2025 at 3:12 p.m., the Hicksville Police Department received a phone call from Hicksville Exempted Village Schools about a student making a statement about having a bomb. Hicksville Officers responded to the school and found that a student did make the statement. A 16-year-old juvenile was taken into cutody and was taken to Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention Center. Charges will be filed with the Defiance County Prosecutor’s Office.
Second annual YWCA golf outing June 19
The YWCA of Van Wert County is excited to announce its second annual golf outing fundraiser, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Willow Bend Country Club. Proceeds from the event will provide vital funding for the YWCA’s Youth Development and Survivor Services Programs.