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Paulding, Oakwood, Antwerp and Latty voters in Paulding County are deciding various new and/or reconfigured tax levies and issues during the Nov. 4th general election. Oakwood residents are being asked to approve four levies by village government. There are two additional, 2-mill levies and two renewal levies with increases. One …
Read More »Ohioans looking to get budgets back on track ahead of holiday season.
With summer shopping, projects and vacations in the rearview mirror, Ohioans may be looking to get their budgets back on track ahead of the fast-approaching holiday season. For those who may have overspent, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is offering tips to help consumers manage credit …
Read More »First Financial Bank and First Financial Foundation award grants to seven organizations in western Ohio.
First Financial Bank and the First Financial Foundation have awarded $35,000 in grants to seven organizations in western Ohio. First Financial provided grants to United Way of Paulding County, Clinton County Community Action Program, Compassion Wilmington, Habitat for Humanity of Clinton County, Downtown Lima, Haven of Hope of Van Wert …
Read More »Caring & Sharing Food Pantry bringing Siberian Solstice back to Paulding for fundraising concert.
The Caring & Sharing Food Pantry is bringing Siberian Solstice back to Paulding for a fundraising concert at Paulding Exempted Village Schools on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. in the school auditieria at 405 N. Water St. The event is open to the …
Read More »Supreme Court of Ohio releases results from July 2025 Ohio bar examination.
The Supreme Court of Ohio has released results from the July 2025 Ohio bar examination. Some 967 aspiring attorneys took the exam, and 693 – or 72% – passed. July applicants represented 62 of Ohio’s 88 counties and an additional 22 states. Those who meet all requirements will be sworn …
Read More »Paulding School building getting new lighting.
The Paulding High School, junior high and elementary school buildings are in the process of getting new lighting. Superintendent Chris Etzler noted the upgrade during Tuesday night’s Paulding Exempted Village Schools Board of Education meeting. The new lighting is part of an Ohio energy grant that the district received last …
Read More »Williams County Public Library branches celebrating Halloween.
Branches of the Williams County Public Library will be celebrating Halloween on Oct. 31st. Edgerton Branch Library – Trick or treat at the library from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All ages can stop in for a treat and are encouraged to wear a costume. The Edgerton branch is located at 319 …
Read More »Ohio House of Representatives passes two bills concerning property tax reform.
The Ohio House of Representatives passed two bills this week concerning property tax reform that are hailed by supporters as major steps forward. House bills 186 and 335 were approved Wednesday by the Republican-dominated House by counts of 73-25 and 71-11, respectively. Both now go to the Ohio Senate for …
Read More »As Halloween nears, potential fire hazards lurk.
From decorations and candles to flowing costumes, Halloween fun can quickly turn frightening if fire safety is overlooked. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2019 and 2023, an annual average of 832 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 28 injuries, and $17 million …
Read More »CCNO approves 2026 budgets.
Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio Board of Directors Wednesday morning approved the 2026 budgets recommended to it by the financial oversight committee. The board agreed to take $1 million from unused funds and put it toward the general fund, reducing the per diem bed rate for member counties to $69.93. …
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