Giving you your money’s worth

ince I started this job almost two years ago, I have wanted to be certain that our readers get their money’s worth. The price of Progress isn’t too much compared with many other newspapers across the country, but the concern is always that for what you spend, you get enough that it seems worth it.

Paulding FFA Wins Ag Volleyball Tournament

On Saturday, March 15th the Paulding FFA Chapter attended the first annual ag volleyball tournament at Miller City. This year’s tournament had six different chapters participate. The teams participating were Paulding, Wayne Trace, Leipsic, Ayersville, Old Fort and Miller City.

Sweet Shop POP-UP on April 10 to raise money for Caring & Sharing Food Pantry

Bakers and candy makers from around Paulding County are making more than 50 types of handmade sweets to sell at a one-day-only pop-up shop on Thursday, April 10 to benefit the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry. The Sweet Shop will feature many varieties of chocolates and other candy, 20 types of cookies, an array of pies, yeast and sourdough breads, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes and more.

Memories from Lovina’s mother’s column

November 1991- As we went to church this morning, is it just a habit of going? Most people go to church on Sunday and some have the habit of going to church at other times. If anyone tells you religion is just a habit, we’d answer them that’s better to have that habit then not have it at all. 

Operation K.A.V.I.C. expands to serve veterans in Henry, Williams, and PauldingCounties

DEFIANCE – March 25, 2025 – Keller Logistics Group is proud to announce the expansion of Operation K.A.V.I.C. (Keller Assists Veterans in Crisis) to three additional counties in Ohio. Initially launched in Defiance County in 2015, Operation K.A.V.I.C. has provided over $350,000 in financial assistance to local veterans, their families, and surviving spouses. Now, this vital support will be available to veterans in Henry, Williams, and Paulding Counties through their respective Veterans Service Commissions.

The power of team chemistry

In the world of high school sports, individual talent often steals the spotlight, but one of the most crucial factors for a team’s success lies in something less tangible: team chemistry.