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Douglas James Reed

CLOVERDALE: Douglas James Reed, age 61 died Monday, September 15, 2014. He was born March 4, 1953 in Paulding, Ohio, the son of Homer J. and Ruth M. (Ries) Reed. On November 10, 1973 he married his beloved wife, Jeanne R. Williamson, who preceded him in death on September 16, 2012. He is survived by…

Antwerp Falls to Paulding on Parent’s Night

Both teams played well, impressing their fans.The football game at Paulding began the night with the boys walking down the 50 yard line, introduced to the crowds with their parents. The Panthers were competing in the second ever game against Antwerp and this time at their home turf. It started off with Paulding receiving the…

Defiance Patrol: 2 Crashes, 1 Fatality

Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash Sherwood – The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash at approximately 5:20 PM within the intersection of Buckskin Road and Openlander Road in Mark Township, Defiance County, near the village of Sherwood. A 2006 Pontiac Torrent driven by 53 year old Dawn Murphy of Toledo was westbound…

Warrant Arrest Leads to Meth Lab in New Haven

At approximately 7:30 pm on September 11, 2014, a New Haven Police Officer was on patrol in the 200 block of Lincoln Highway West when he observed a former New Haven resident, Todd Lee. Officers knew Mr. Lee had an active warrant out for his arrest. Mr. Lee was then seen going into a residence…

Lady Raiders Defeat Ottoville in Fifth Set

It was a close game between on Wayne Trace and the Ottoville girls on Thursday, September 11. The match took place at the Palace following the Raider JV wins 28-26, 25-22. The varsity match Volleyball finished with Wayne Trace over Ottoville 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 23-25, 15-11 Wayne Trace Leaders: Mackenzie Swary (15-15 serving, 47-51 passing)…

Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 9/10/14

This 10th day of September, 2014, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Fred Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Warrants documented as 210505 through 210541 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for TRAVEL REQUEST: Angie Stoller,…

WOODBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTES 9/8/14

Meeting Minutes from September 8, 2014. Mayor Hoeppner; Councilman Renner, Gerig, Voirol; Treasurer Sarrazine, Chief Duhamell and Superintendent Walls were present. Pledge. Chief Duhamell: The WPR have logged 31 hours of service in August. They have logged 28 hours so far this month. The WPD worked 61 incidents in August, 588 so far this year.…

Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 9/8/14

This 8th day of September, 2014, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Fred Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Warrants documented as 210400 through 210503 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment. IN THE MATTER…

Payne’s AEB Facility Prepares to Open Doors

Antwerp opened its branch in Payne several years ago and with the growth it has had, the board decided to build a new structure. Working with the Payne Chamber of Commerce the bank received prime location for the servicing of its customers in the Payne area. The Payne Branch will be closed September 11-13, while…

See the Volleyball Results From Around The Area

New Haven Falls, Woodlan Picks up win, Antwerp takes Paulding County Tournament, Ayersville wins.Every year Paulding, Antwerp and Wayne Trace volleyball teams get together to compete for the title of county champion. This year the games took place at Paulding on Saturday, September 6. Antwerp finished after winning against both the Raiders and the Panthers.…

Lester “Earl” McClain

PAULDING: Lester “Earl” McClain age 87 died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born June 25, 1927 in Paulding County, Ohio, the son of Clifford H. and Stella (Penwell) McClain.  On November 22, 1947 he married Ilean I. Guyton.  He was a US Army veteran serving during WWII and retired in 1990…