The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Summer presents great opportunities to enjoy fresh produce with enticing gardens, massive fields, and abundant fresh markets. The temptation to pick a berry or a tomato and plop it into our mouths is often too great to ignore. However, you may want to think twice about doing so. While…
91st Annual Blue Creek Alumni Banquet
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The 91st annual Blue Creek Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at Wayne Trace High School. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Classes of 1944, 1954, and 1964 will be recognized. Reservations should be made as soon as possible by sending them to Janet Kreischer at 10491 Upp Road, Van…
Paulding Chamber & Governor Honor Three Local Leaders
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The Office of Ohio Governor John Kasich and Lt. Governor Mary Taylor Honor State Bank sent representatives to Paulding to honor the work and dedication of three people: Tony Burkley of Napa True Value, Diane Jones of the State Bank and Paulding-Putnam Electric’s CEO George Carter! Erika Willitzer announced on Thursday, May 15th, three local recipients…
Wayne Trace Local School board of education Meeting Minutes 5/12/14
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The Wayne Trace Local School District Board of Education met in regular session on May 12, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Trace High School Lecture Hall. Mr. Duane Sinn led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Pat Baumle, Lisa McClure, Duane Sinn, Perry Sinn, Dick Swary – All Present. Recognition…
Over $40K raised in 12 Hours for Charity in Allen County
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The New Haven Chamber, Community Found of Great Fort Wayne, and Allen County together with all of the people giving their time and money raised a total of $43,466 in only 12 short hours for the Community Harvest Food Bank, and the Cornerstone Youth Center. With donor matches the total was brought to $102,159. It…
Pauline Eva Klinker
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Pauline Eva Klinker, 85, of Payne, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at home. Pauline was born in Allen County, Indiana on April 23, 1929, a daughter of the late Eva (Dodane) and Leonard Mourey. She was devoted to her family and her church. On June 7, 1949 she married Major Klinker. Pauline will be…
2014 Boston Marathon: Overcoming Tragedy
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck For many runners, the Boston Marathon represents the Holy Grail of marathons. Only runners who meet the marathon’s stringent qualifying times can enter the oldest marathon and one of the toughest courses around the nation. Therefore, acceptance comes with major dedication, hard work, and skill. In a sense, this…
Antwerp Council Minutes – April 21, 2014
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REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP APRIL 21, 2014 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:30 P.M. BY MAYOR TOM VANVLERAH. COUNCIL PERSONS PRESENT: RUDIE REEB, KEN REINHART, KEITH WEST, LARRY RYAN, AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT JAN REEB. STEVE DERCK ARRIVED AT 5:40 P.M. ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:…
PAULDING COUNTY AWARDED GRANT
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Paulding County HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Paulding County has been chosen to receive $4,555.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that…
Ann’s Extends Training for Better Education
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Two of the staff from Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool recently attended the Ohio Early Care and Education Conference in Columbus. While there, Ann Miller and Cheri Collins were able to attend many classes in their field and network with other early childhood professionals throughout the state. If you would like for YOUR child to attend…
Reverend G. Allan Fillman
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PAULDING, OHIO Reverend G. Allan Fillman, age 62 of Paulding, passed away March 7, 2014 at his residence. Father Fillman was born in Defiance on September 17, 1951, a son of William H. Fillman and Mary “Monica” (Justinger) Fillman. He was ordained a Catholic priest on June 11, 1977 at Holy Rosary Cathedral by the…
Antwerp Girls Fall to Aces’ Last Second Basket
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So close for the Lady Archers. Good job to both teams.It was a slow first half for the Aces (home) and the Archers competing against each other at the first round of sectional play on Tuesday, February 18 at the Paulding Gymnasium. Neither team could really say they had a great first half as the…
Lady Bulldogs Fall to Woodlan
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This night on Friday, February 7 started off by honoring the seniors of the home basketball team. There have been several record broken by the girls on this team. The seniors honored were Haley Fox, Angela Lahr, Hannah Hope, Rachel Drew, and Jessica Rush. Following the senior presentation the game started with Woodlan taking the…
