The impact of mental health awareness in high school sports

In recent years, mental health has become an increasingly important topic, not only in the world of high school sports but across all areas of life. Student-athletes, who are often seen as symbols of strength and perseverance, face unique pressures that can affect their mental well-being. Thankfully, many high schools are now taking proactive steps to raise awareness and provide support to help students balance the demands of sports and mental health.

Varga leads dominant shutout win over Wright State-Lake

CELINA, Ohio - Senior pitcher Jeffrey Varga flirted with a no-hitter in a dominant, seven-inning effort for while the Defiance Yellow Jackets’ offense supplied plenty of run support in a 14-0 victory over the Wright State-Lake Lakers at Montgomery Field on Wednesday.

What’s Happening at Your Library in April

The Paulding County Carnegie Library is excited for Spring. Check out what is happening at one or all the branches. The library will close at noon on Good Friday, April 18. The library will be open on Saturday, April 19, during normal hours. National Library Week is April 6 through the 13. This year’s theme is “Drawn to the Library.” Stop in and let us know what you value about your local library.

Business, Industry and College Showcase to be held Wed. April 2

PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office is hosting the Annual Business, Industry & College Showcase on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm. The event is located at the Paulding County OSU Extension Building, located at 503 Fairground Drive in Paulding 45879. Junior and senior students from Antwerp, Paulding, Wayne Trace and Continental schools will attend to meet and learn more about the businesses, colleges and non-profit businesses in attendance. The Public is also welcome to attend.

Terri Lynn Coulon

Terri Lynn (Hill) Coulon 1956-2025

Terri Lynn (Hill) Coulon, age 68, of Hamilton, Indiana and formerly of rural Archbold, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 17, 2025 in her home with the comfort of her loving family surrounding her. Terri was born June 16, 1956 in Paulding, Ohio to Paul and the late Margie (Funkhouser) Hill, she married John A. Coulon on July 14, 2000 and he survives. Terri retired from Wilbur-Ellis in 2015.Terri enjoyed gardening and giving love and kindness to animals.

Carol C. “Cleona” Miller 1942-2025

Carol C. “Cleona” Miller, 82, of Van Wert, passed away Friday afternoon, March 7, 2025, at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding, Ohio. She was born May 29, 1942, in Grover Hill, Ohio, to the late Everett and Violet (Fruchey) McClure. On June 17, 1962, she married Garry D. Miller, who preceded her in death on April 19, 2018.

CHP debuts improvements to Adult Day Center

VAN WERT - CHP Home Care and Hospice was forced to close their Adult Day Center on Westwood Drive in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the worst effects have passed, they have not only been open but renovating and expanding their services.