ANTWERP, OH: Thomas “Tom” Bennett, 83, of Antwerp, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2024. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana May 20, 1940, twin brother to Tim Bennett, and son of the late Thomas K. Bennett and Elizabeth R. Bennett. Tom was always sure to share with folks that he was…
March 10, Antwerp Police Department was contacted with a request to assist Ohio State Highway Patrol with blocking off the east bound traffic at the overpass on 49. March 15, Antwerp Police Department received a request to do a welfare check. It was determined that the individual did not live in Antwerp but in Van…
Congratulations to Children’s Lantern for the $1000 grant awarded from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant was received for the Children’s Lantern’s recent Luau Gala which brought in over $19,000! What tremendous support from the community! Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Tonya Briseno – Family Care Coordinator at Children’s Lantern; Stacy McCartney –…
To open and prepare the grounds at 4-H Camp Palmer, we need volunteer help. Does your club or organization need a service project? An adult must accompany youth ages 8-15 years of age. Please be prepared to bring your own rakes, and work gloves. The clean-up morning is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from 8:30…
Students of the Month for Paulding High School are from Left to Right: Freshman, Kayleigh Dunham; Sophomore Hope Peters; Junior Abbie Bail; Senior Elli Barton
Plans are in place for JPHS’ annual Spring tea. The tea will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The museum is already being readied for an exhibit showcasing vintage clothing Ages 12 and older are welcome to attend. Because last year’s event sold out, those interested in attending are encouraged to contact early. Contact…
At 318 N. Walnut Street in Paulding, the new building of the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry is nearly ready for business. Shelving (some from the old building, some purchased and some donated) is being assembled in the new market and stockroom. Here’s the schedule of events for the next two weeks: • April 1-9…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Shannon Ruschel (Director, WMEA of Paulding County) as the guest speaker at the March 28, 2024, club meeting. Shannon is a fellow Kiwanian and spoke to the group about the WMEA Program, how it has evolved over the years, and what future programming may look…
John Saxton embarked on a journey of academic excellence and community service from his formative years. Graduating in the top 10 of his class in 1964 from Auglaize Brown High School, he exemplified dedication and versatility, participating in a myriad of activities including basketball, baseball, FFA, Science Club, Scholarship Team, Band, Pep Band, Show Band,…
Lynnora, age 4, of Antwerp, OH, recently participated in the Easter Elegance Charity Pageant in Ashtabula, OH. Lynnora’s favorite things to do are sing, dance, do mom’s makeup, and her favorite characters are Ariel and Minnie! She also has 2 older brothers. She is coached by Sydney Gilbert of Crowned to Perfection Pageant Consulting. Sydney…
The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office will host a Business, Industry, & College Expo Showcase event on April 3 at the Extension Building on the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The event will bring junior and senior students from all three Paulding County high schools in addition to Continental High School to learn about, meet and…
The Big Day is only 1 week away, and Paulding County, is getting as close to ready as we can be. We have had meetings, first responders have plans in place, the three school systems are not having school, fundraising events in some places, are set, and merchandising is prepared. The Paulding County Emergency Management…
