A Heart of Hope: Douglas Metcalfe
In the peaceful towns of Darke, Miami, and Shelby, Ohio counties, there was a beacon of compassion and unwavering dedication—his name was Douglas Metcalfe. For twenty extraordinary years, Douglas dedicated…
As I See It…
A memoir to motherhood
In a world bustling with life and endless possibilities, there was a special day set aside—a day to honor the women whose love shapes us, nurtures us, and stands as…
Grand Bloom and the Festival of Dreams
VAN WERT, OH (NWPR) – In this northwestern town, there was a very special tradition—the Peony Festival Parade. Every year, the town filled with vibrant colors, lively music, and happy…
From Chicago’s Heart to the World’s Soul—Hope Knows No Borders
From the bustling streets of Chicago, where the skyline touches the sky and people from every corner come together, Robert’s dreams took flight. Growing up surrounded by resilience, diversity, and…
Bookstore is turning ‘pages’ in America
Imagine, if you will, a young Charles Barnes, living in a time when the ink of nationhood was still wet on parchment. He breathed the air of a burgeoning America,…
Ohioan now at the helm
Once upon a time, in the bustling port city of Sembawang, Singapore, a new chapter was about to be written in the vast story of maritime adventure and leadership. This…
Farmers First: She Stands Behind Her ‘Man’ — and the Heartbeat of America’s Heartland
VERSAILLES, OH (NWPR) – In a world painted with the hues of dawn and dust, where the soil is soaked with stories of sweat and sacrifice, Secretary Brooke Rollins steps…
Annual Spring Show to Open: A Celebration of Heart and Creativity
LIMA, OH (NWPR) – Mark your calendars and prepare your hearts! The 73rd Annual Juried ArtSpace Spring Show is set to open its doors on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, and…
The Treasure of Knowledge
MERCER COUNY, OH (NWPR) – Once upon a time in the heart of Mercer County, Ohio, there was a quaint little bank known as First Financial Bank. It was more…