111 Beauty Lounge Opens in Paulding

111 Beauty Lounge Opens in Paulding

Paulding County Economic Development Press Release                                          May 5, 2025

PAULDING111 Beauty Lounge has now opened and will hold its open house on Saturday, May 17th. The new owner, Megan Kauser, has purchased the former Styles Unlimited business at 221 W. Wayne Street. The salon has been a cornerstone of the community since 1986. The new ownership will strive to continue great services well into the future.

111 Beauty Lounge is a full-service salon committed to providing exceptional beauty care in the region. Focusing on creating a welcoming atmosphere and high-quality services, the salon is proud to continue serving the community as a trusted destination for self-care and creative flair.

Kauser brings over a decade of experience as a licensed cosmetologist. Having honed her craft at Salon 104 in Paulding, she is known for her expertise in pedicures, manicures, nail art, and her certification in eyelash extensions.  She has been performing this work and building clientele for six years.

“I’m thrilled to take on this new chapter and honored to carry forward the legacy of Styles Unlimited,” said Kauser. “Our goal at 111 Beauty Lounge is to create a welcoming and relaxing space where clients can feel their best. We look forward to serving the Paulding County community with personalized, high-quality beauty services.”

Styles Unlimited was originally established by Konnie Gerber, who dedicated over 39 years to her craft as a beautician, creating countless, unforgettable moments for her clients. Kauser looks forward to continuing this tradition of excellence while introducing her services with her unique touch.

111 Beauty Lounge will also offer a variety of beauty treatments designed to meet the needs of individuals and families across the area. For more information or

Scoop Patrol Champs launch program to keep yards clean and communities happy

Scoop Patrol Champs launch program to keep yards clean and communities happy

Paulding County Economic Development Press Release                                       May 5, 2025

PAULDING – Pet owners across Northwest Ohio have a reason to celebrate!

Scoop Patrol Champs (SPC) is a professional dog waste removal service dedicated to keeping outdoor spaces clean, safe, and pet-friendly. Proudly serving all of Northwest Ohio, the company provides flexible, affordable services to meet the needs of pet owners, families, and businesses

SPC currently serves many nearby cities and villages of Paulding, Defiance, Antwerp, Payne, Bryan, Hicksville, Napoleon, Oakwood, and is open to serving other pet-occupied properties in the region.

Founded by Melinda Bidlack, SPC is built on the belief that every pet deserves a clean, safe play space and that busy pet owners deserve a break. “Our mission is simple,” said Bidlack. “We help keep backyards waste-free so families can enjoy their space without the mess and stress. We’re proud to be the go-to crew for clean, pet-friendly outdoor spaces.”

SPC offers flexible scheduling options to suit any need, including weekly, biweekly, monthly, or one-time cleanups. With affordable pricing and no long-term contracts, their services are perfect for private homes, apartment complexes, dog-friendly businesses, and homeowners’ associations (HOAs).

With a mission to give families, pet owners, and businesses one less thing to worry about, Scoop Patrol Champs is here to help create cleaner yards and happier pups—one scoop at a time.  For more information or to schedule a service, visit www.scoop-patrol-champs.com or call 419-438-5026.

H&W Napa Automotive Opens New Expanded Location

H&W Napa Automotive Opens New Expanded Location

ANTWERP – This week, H&W Napa Automotive opened their new expanded location at 5141 Road 424 in Antwerp.  Additionally, the new store brings a hardware store back to the community as it includes a Do It Best Hardware.  With the expanded space comes expanded store hours.  The retail store will now be open Monday through Friday, 7 am-6 pm, and Saturday, 8 am-12 pm.  The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting to commemorate the opening.

Pictured left to right: Paulding County Economic Development Director Tim Copsey, chamber member Sue Fowler, store manager Brandon Headley, owners Randy Headley & Jared Headley, and chamber members Shelly Walker, Heather Matusiak, and Jennifer Ankney. *picture by Angel Steiner, West Bend Printing & Publishing

New childcare experience – SunnyPatch Playroom

Paulding County Economic Development Press Release                                  March 11, 2025

ANTWERP – A new childcare-related business will be opening in the village.  Co-owners Sierra Halter and Cheyenne Brown are putting their history of childcare experiences and social work to good use by opening the SunnyPatch Playroom.

The SunnyPatch Playroom, LLC is an organized and nurturing space where children can go to learn, play, and grow in a nurturing environment.  The business was born from Halter and Brown’s shared dream of creating a space where families from all over the region can connect, play, and celebrate.

Founder Sierra Halter had a lifelong business dream and decided to combine business with her years of hands-on childcare experience.  Her childcare background will allow her to balance the new business operations with a deep commitment to fostering student creativity, emotional growth, and cognitive development.

Cheyenne Brown brings a social work background and combines that with a similar passion for creating positive childhood experiences.  Having years of experience supporting families, she understands the importance of family-friendly spaces.  Her shared creativity and love for children shape SunnyPatch into a joyful, imaginative playroom where families can connect, celebrate, and grow with each other.

Together, the passionate owners are dedicated to offering a safe, community environment where children can thrive.  The team will aim to attract children ages 1-6 years old but will offer a baby area for any child 12 months and under.  The hope is to grow the business enough to get bigger play equipment to attract kids 7-10 in the future.

Located at 201 South Main Street, they invite you to an open house on Saturday, April 5 from 10 am-3 pm.  The Playroom will then be open Monday through Thursday 8 am-3:30 pm; Friday 8 am-12 pm and Saturday from 8 am-10 pm.  There will be timeslots available on Fridays to reserve the space for private play sessions and on Saturdays or Sundays to celebrate birthdays or other parties.  You can learn more about the business through their Facebook or Instagram page.

The Hardware House in Grover Hill, Ohio

The Hardware House in Grover Hill, Ohio

Paulding County Economic Development Press Release                                  March 11, 2025

GROVER HILL – Last weekend the community of Grover Hill hosted a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Hardware House in Grover Hill.  The former hardware store building, located at 105 N. Main Street, now provides a 2000 square foot retail/commercial facility downstairs and a Airbnb type rental space upstairs.  The rental offers a space to spend nights or weekend for individuals or small groups of up to 8 -10 people comfortably.

The space provides three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, full stocked kitchen, full laundry room, high speed internet, smart TVs and a salt cave.

The building was purchased by owners Rob & Leslie Moser.  They completely gutted the building, built in 1895 before indoor plumbing and electricity, and brought it fully up to state code.  The sagging building needed to be squared up before a new roof, complete exterior remodel, new exterior stairs to the living space above, and all the amenities added to the inside.

The state-of-the-art facility is now up and running and open to the public.  For views of the upgrade or more information you can find the facility on their Facebook page.

PICTURE:  Left to right:  GH Resident Linda Scarborough, Owner Leslie Moser, son Seth Moser; and GH Council members Trudy Wilkin, Candy Minck, Gabby Hook & Nick Myers.

PCBW Episode 101 – Leslie Moser (Grover Hill Hardware House)

PCBW Episode 101 – Leslie Moser (Grover Hill Hardware House)

As we share information from around the county on Paulding County Business Weekly, let’s check in with the new Grover Hill Hardware House.  Leslie and Rob Moser have purchased and totally renovated the former hardware building and created a beautiful VRBO space upstairs (that sleeps 10 comfortably) and an outstanding commercial/retail space downstairs.  Listen to how this whole project came about and how it will benefit the community as several other projects in the community transpire. You can tune in to Paulding County Business Weekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Listen to this episode or catch up on past ones online by Clicking the Link Here or on many podcast platforms including Apple, Google & Spotify.