How business owners can make Social Security part of their retirement planning

Most business owners are focused on growing their business and legacy. But at some point, they must consider a plan for retirement. That’s why it’s important for business owners to begin thinking about how Social Security fits into their retirement planning. Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker – including business owners.

BGSU partners with PCED and hosts grant writing workshop

PAULDING – Lisa Lawson, Project Manager for Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Center for Regional Development (CRD), held a grant writing workshop at the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office here. The session empowered 16 local professionals, representing 13 individual businesses, by equipping them with essential skills to navigate the often-complicated world of grants.

Rev. Jon Nicholas Appointed Executive Director of Traditional Enrollment at MVNU

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce the appointment of Rev. Jon Nicholas as the new Executive Director of Traditional Enrollment, effective June 1. With a remarkable 25-year background in church ministry and leadership, Jon is poised to bring invaluable experience and a passion for higher education to this important role.

Conservative statesman Jim Hoops to run for State Senate

NAPOLEON - State Representative James M. “Jim” Hoops declared his candidacy in the upcoming 2026 election for Ohio’s First District Senate seat, which consists of the northwest Ohio counties of Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams, and northern portion of Logan. Ohio’s First District Senate seat is currently held by State Senator and President of the Ohio Senate, Robert McColley, who is term-limited and serving his final term.

Raiders take second at Eisenhart Invite”

DEFIANCE – The Eisenhart Invitational kicked off the high school track invitational season on Saturday where the host Tinora boys nipped Wayne Trace for the team championship.

Raiders roll to blanking of Panthers

HAVILAND – Wayne Trace opened up its defense of the Green Meadows Conference baseball championship from a season ago as the Raiders blanked county rival Paulding 15-0 to open league play last week.

The First Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.