Paulding County Progress Newspaper

04/29/2026

Hey, the Editor here.

I wanted to give everyone an update on why you may not find anyone at the office over the next few weeks.

My car died on me about two weeks ago, following three trips to Toledo for federal jury duty. I'm working on getting another one, but it's taking a little time. Our Ad Rep, Nikki, is almost always in the office on Wednesdays, and I'm coming in as often as possible. I can work from home, and messages left on my office voicemail are forwarded to my e-mail at [email protected].

I am going to make it a point to be at the office on primary day next week and get those results up on the website ASAP.

You, the readers, subscribers, and Facebook followers, are the best. After three years, it's still my pleasure to be part of this community.

04/28/2026

The product comes in a 9-ounce, black bag marked with lot # 6069-1 on the back and with an expiration date of 12/10/26 stamped on the back. It may contain undeclared wheat and soy.

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan is recalling a single lot of Frederik’s by Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix 9 oz.

04/28/2026

Congrats to two great Panthers!

04/28/2026

There's a lot of activity going on in downtown Paulding!

Paulding Village Council okayed a second commercial construction proposal and heard several project updates at its April 27 meeting.

04/28/2026

Every week, some stories just don't make it into the print edition due to space constraints. Fortunately, we have a website, and subscription plans start at just 99 cents, so you can try it out.

Northwest State Community College will host a series of hands-on summer STEM camps for learners of all ages

04/28/2026

Looks like that Heritage Tree is going to get plenty of water!

A ceremonial tree planting will take root in Paulding as part of the Heritage Trees: Planting History program under America 250-Ohio.

04/27/2026

Who doesn't love a wedding?

On Thursday, there was the wedding of my great niece, Sarah, and Samuel in Bryant, Indiana. Sarah is my brother Albert’s oldest grandchild.

04/27/2026

Let's just take a moment to admire that photo from Kylee Hartwig Baumle!

Every spring, my husband and I marvel at how the garden changes from brown and messy to lush and lovely in every shade of green imaginable.

04/27/2026

This has been a problem for over fifteen years. I remember speaking with a USDA researcher at the time who helped discover the pesticide factor in Colony Collapse Disorder.

Researchers at the USDA have identified a leading culprit for the massive honey bee die off. : Varroa mites

04/27/2026

Voting now open for Week 24 Athlete of the Week

Voting period: Monday, Apr. 27 at 12 p.m. – Saturday, May 2 at 12 a.m. Winners will be announced in next Wednesday’s edition of The Paulding Progress!

Vote here: https://www.progressnewspaper.org/cr-dep-contests-and-sweepstakes/?event_token=f2b92856b8bc2baf

You can cast your vote once per day for both a male and female Athlete of the Week. Simply enter a valid email address to make your vote count. Good luck to all the nominees!

04/23/2026

The Fruchey family started with Samuel and Amelia (Binkley) Fruchey.
Children:
• Rosella “Ella” married Robert Ross
• Elizabeth married Cloyce Vance
• Oakley married Raymond Straley
• John David married Flossie David

If you have any ties with these families, you are more than welcome to join

The 100th year Fruchey Reunion will be held at 1 p.m. May 16 at Fresh Encounter Woods at 20700 Road 48, Grover Hill.

04/23/2026

I just want to say that I had a very pleasant meeting with a subscriber who walked in after noticing the Congressional Districts had changed. I want to take a moment to apologize for not saying more about last year's redistricting and the change in Congressional representation in the meantime. After the Primaries, I will do a complete rundown of the races and who's running for all parties.