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🌱 How a new LEAP grant could reshape growth in Paulding County
Paulding, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Paulding? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new LEAP grant could reshape growth in Paulding County
- Meet the Paulding County seniors leading the Class of 2026
- Two Paulding softball stars land first-team all-conference honors
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 58 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
- Friday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Paulding County Economic Development receives 2026 AEP Ohio LEAP Grant (fwbusiness.com) — Paulding County Economic Development has secured a 2026 AEP Ohio LEAP grant to help extend electric service to a new residential and potential commercial site tied to Antwerp’s REDD project. This funding lets local leaders stack incentives, support affordable growth, and better position Paulding County for future housing and business opportunities. 
• Class of 2026 Top Scholars (westbendnews.net) — Top scholars from Antwerp, Hicksville, Paulding, and Wayne Trace high schools are being honored, including Paulding High’s valedictorian and salutatorian, Trenton Manz and Sheyenne Shepherd. These standout students from Paulding County schools share their academic achievements, community service, and future college and career plans rooted in serving local communities.
• All-GMC softball: Waldron repeats as POY (crescent-news.com) — Paulding softball standouts Mariah Klopfenstein and Tia Mendez earned first-team All-Green Meadows Conference honors, spotlighting local talent on the diamond. The piece centers on Ayersville pitcher Kendra Waldron’s repeat as Player of the Year while listing other top GMC performers.
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Upcoming Events in
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Cooper Community Library Childrens Storytime
Paulding County Carnegie Library Cooper Community Branch Library, 206 N 1st St, Oakwood, OH 4587
11:00 am -
Main-Adult Services Adult luncheon Bingo
Paulding County Carnegie Library 205 South Main Street, Paulding, OH 45879
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Main-Teen Services Cooking Club
Paulding County Carnegie Library , 205 S Main St, Paulding, OH 4
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Main-Adult Services Cookbook Club
Paulding County Carnegie Library , 205 S Main St, Paulding, OH 4
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Antwerp Branch Cook Book Club
Antwerp Branch, 205 Madison St, Antwerp
5:45 pm -
Antwerp Branch Family Game Night
Antwerp Branch, 205 Madison St, Antwerp
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Cooper Community Library Sunscreen Workshop
Cooper Community Branch Library, 206 N 1st St, Oakwood
11:00 am
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Thursday May 21
Saturday May 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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6th Grade Visit JH/HS →
Wayne Trace Local Haviland, OH 45851
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Wayne Trace Schools T BG V Away Ayersville HS (GMC) →
Wayne Trace Local Haviland, OH 45851
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Wayne Trace Schools BSB B JV Away Elida High School →
Wayne Trace Local Haviland, OH 45851
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JH Band & Choir Spring Concert →
Wayne Trace Local Haviland, OH 45851
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Graduation Practice →
Wayne Trace Local Haviland, OH 45851
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Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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🗞 Nearby News
Defiance
- Defiance commissioners informed of new monthly landfill intake record (crescent-news.com)
- Defiance Native Earns Military Excellence Award At Recruit Training Command (thevillagereporter.com)
- Defiance wins WBL Scholastic Bowl Tournament (crescent-news.com)
Van Wert
- Van Wert City Council approves rezoning of $10B data center site (wane.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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