Crane Township Fiscal Officer Carol Razo and her husband, Art Razo, recently embarked on research trips to Goshen, New York, and Goshen, Indiana, uncovering surprising new chapters in the life of Oliver Crane — the namesake of Crane Township — just ahead of the township’s 2025 bicentennial. In late February, the couple visited Goshen, New…
By: Mark Holtsberry Carl Frederick Payson was born in Paulding, Ohio, on June 14, 1896. He was the son of Minnie K. Payson, born December 7, 1878, in Ohio. Minnie was the daughter of Carl Frederick Payson, born in 1840, and Eliza Dorothea Payson, born in December of 1847. Both of her parents were born…
In a year marked by extreme weather events — including Ohio’s historic drought and the chilling cold of a polar vortex that brought temperatures feeling as low as -20 degrees across much of the state — Ohio State’s Improving Weather and Climate Understanding in Ohio program is expanding its reach with a new online course.…
With Mayor Reeb and Councilman Rister excused from the December 11 meeting, the Antwerp Village Council gathered at Village Hall to address a packed agenda that included resolutions on annexation, updates on zoning and infrastructure, and discussions about community concerns. Key Resolutions Passed: 1. Driveway Encroachment Memorandum: The council approved an emergency resolution authorizing a…
The Antwerp Village Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, December 3 in a session addressing a variety of zoning and community-related issues, including a conditional use permit (CUPs) for a solar installation and a controversial home-based resale business. Here’s a summary of the proceedings: Solar Installation Secures Zoning Approval: Nathan Wagner, representing a solar…
The Van Wert Peony Festival is excited to be holding the Queen Jubilee Pageant on Friday, April 5th at LifeHouse Church in Van Wert. Eight area high schools have selected students to represent their senior class in for the 49th annual event. Over $5,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded to the Queen and her…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy in America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt , Matt’s Mishaps Were you traumatized by swim lessons as a kid? My parents for many summers sent me to the local public pool to try to learn…
By: Mark Holtsberry Orval Cletus Lehman was born December 6, 1894 in Payne, Ohio. The son of William Elmer, born 1870 in Ohio and Elnora Ella (White) Lehman, born 1876 in Ohio. This couple was married April 20, 1893 in Paulding, Ohio. By 1900, this Lehman couple had three children. Orval C. born 1894, Clara…
Sherwood Mayor and retired science teacher Dave Weaner will pay a visit to Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St., on March 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to give a special presentation on the Great American Eclipse. The April 8 eclipse will be the last total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous United States until Aug.…
By: Ron Burt If you are a 410 Winged-Sprint Car fan last week I started talking about Attica Raceway Parks impressive 2024 schedule and the visits this class will make to the famed NW Ohio track. If you missed it, the issue is online in the West Bend News archives. My column also covered the…
By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter The Paulding FFA Chapter’s Food Science Technology team did a great job at the state competition. The Food Science Technology CDE requires students to have an in-depth understanding of food product development, presentation, and food safety issues. Participants use their sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions. …
By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter At the end of January, the Paulding FFA secretary, treasurer, and reporter’s books were evaluated and graded. The chapter received not only a GOLD rating on all three books but they all also got a perfect score. The chapter is so proud of Jalyn Klopfenstein, Tyler Schlatter, and Grace…
ANTWERP, OH: Sue Jordan, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her home. Sue was born in Defiance on January 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Margaret (Bakle) & Delbert Jeffery. Sue cherished moments spent with her family camping, celebrating holidays, and pursuing her passions in genealogy, scrapbooking, gardening, and cooking.…
