Elisabeth Johnston earns Ohio Wesleyan Theory-to-Practice Grant

DELAWARE, OH - Elisabeth Johnston of Oakwood, has been awarded a spring 2025 Theory-to-Practice Grant from Ohio Wesleyan University. Part of the OWU Connection, the competitive, university-funded grants support research, internship, service, and cultural-immersion opportunities.

Why we celebrate International Workers’ Day

Toward the end of the 19th century, the United States of America was home to many working people’s organizations. Two such organizations, the Knights of Labor and the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions (later known as the American Federation of Labor), have competing stories from 1882 about one of their chapters proposing that the first Monday of September each year be observed as Labor Day.

Ohioans brace for the allergy season, seek relief

April showers bring May flowers. These signs of spring also mean a boost in pollen production from trees, grass, and weeds. Ohioans preparing for the allergy season can expect symptoms of sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose - cold-like reactions as the body responds to these triggers.

Wix Filters names University of Northwestern Ohio 2024-2025 School of the Year

WIX® Filters, a global innovator and manufacturer of filtration products, in conjunction with Tomorrow’s Technician, has selected the University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OH, as the 2024-2025 School of the Year. The award will be presented at a special ceremony at 10:00 am on April 30, 2025 in the High Performance Motorsports Complex at 1744 Hartzler Road, Lima, OH 45805.

Paulding Council updates water dept. rules, fees

PAULDING – Paulding Village Council approved some rule changes for the water department, heard the mayor ask for support of a ballot issue and discussed a new cemetery structure at its regular meeting Monday, April 28.

The second greatest advancement for the kingdom

Matthew 28: 18-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.”

Appalachian Road Show to perform in Defiance

Defiance, Ohio —The Stroede Center for the Arts will present Appalachian Road Show at the Defiance Community Auditorium, 629 Arabella Street, Defiance, on Saturday, May 10, at 7:00 PM.

Rosswurm tosses no-hitter for Raiders

HICKSVILLE – Sophomore Brody Rosswurm threw a no-hitter to lead the Wayne Trace Raiders to a 2-0 victory over host Hicksville in Green Meadows Conference baseball action Tuesday evening.

Paulding Fairground vandalized

PAULDING - On the evening of April 22, vandals struck the Paulding County Fairgrounds. It was the second time that vandals struck following a 2024 incident where several buildings were spraypainted, including the Paulding FFA shed which sells Smoked Sausage sandwiches every year at the Paulding County Fair.