Paulding News

Paulding resident Jean Porter wasn't overly alarmed at first when she noticed a lump on her neck in early 2009.

Many new events have been added to John Paulding Days including a Country Concert, The First Annual Redneck Games, and a Craft Market.

She was born May 28, 1930, in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur I. and Frances E. Harrow.

Paulding resident Sandy Rosselet was petrified in November of 2006 when she learned that her husband, Jim, had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Everyone is invited to come see United Way of Paulding County in "Action" on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m.-noon, in any of the three villages of Antwerp, Payne or Paulding.

From left, special education teacher Christian Griffith, Georgia Miss Amazing Pageant director Kayla Prather and talent show judge Madison Knotts, 15, daughter of Michelle Talent, stand on the stage at East Paulding High School.

Corey Walker, director of Paulding County Job and Family Services will now be sharing his time with Defiance County's JFS.

In a non-league county rivalry matchup, Kristen Beck scattered six hits and two walks while fanning four in leading Paulding to a 4-2 win over Wayne Trace.

With the calendar turning to May this week, it also means it is time for sectional baseball tournaments to start with tournament play beginning on Saturday.

The Paulding County School System is set to cut 53 positions for the next fiscal year follow action taken by the school board Tuesday.