Mr. and Mrs. Steve Parrish of Antwerp Ohio are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Steve Parrish and Joyce Hammond were married on July 12, 1974 in Antwerp, OH. The couple has three children: Lisa (Todd) Bashford, Fort Wayne, IN; Brian (Kelly) Parrish, Fort Wayne, IN; and Kevin (Jennifer) Parrish, Columbia City, IN. They have nine…
Susan Kay Baksa
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PAULDING: Susan Kay Baksa, age 58 died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at her home. She was born December 22, 1955 in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of George E. and C. Eileen (Knittle) Rice. On November 2, 1974 she married Roger W. Baksa who survives. She was a member of Convoy Methodist Church, United Methodist…
Alice Ann Bruns
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Payne, OH Alice Ann Bruns, 87, of Payne, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Paulding County Hospital. Alice was born in New Bavaria, Ohio on May 5, 1927, a daughter of the late Cora (Thome) and Ray Peck. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church & the Altar Rosary Society. On Oct…
Woodburn Lutheran School Golf Outing
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American Red Cross Issues Top 4th of July Safety Steps for Holiday Fun
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This Fourth of July weekend, many people will be celebrating the holiday spending time with family and friends. The American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy their time by the pool, traveling to their destination, grilling outside, or watching fireworks. HIGHWAY SAFETY Millions of people will be on…
Glen W. Schmidt
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Glen W. Schmidt, 87, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Glen was born in Payne, on September 18, 1926, a son of the late Ida (Carpenter) and Harry Schmidt. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, was the owner of the Blacksmith Shop in Payne & co-owner of…
Katherine L. Kemerley
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FORT WAYNE: Katherine L. Kemerley, age 95 died Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Bethlehem Woods, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born in Payne, Ohio, on August 29, 1918 the daughter of John and Versa (Snyder) Zartman. On March 8, 1936 she married Arthur A. Kemerley who preceded her in death on November 29, 1983. She…
2014 Karen S. Ross Grabianowski Memorial Scholarship recipient
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Brock Worden, a recent graduate of Wayne Trace High School has been awarded the 2014 Karen S. Ross Grabianowski Memorial Scholarship. Brock will be attending Northwest State Community College majoring in Nursing. Karen’s family members are grateful to the Scholarship Selection Committee of the Paulding Retired Teachers Association for selecting Brock as this year’s recipient.…
Ruth L. Neely
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Antwerp, Ohio Ruth L. Neely, age 97, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 11:50 AM at Vancrest of Antwerp Assisted Living in Antwerp, Ohio. She was born on September 2, 1916 in Antwerp, Ohio to Elmer B. and Clara L. (Armstrong) Beiderwell who preceded her in death. On October 27, 1938 she married…
Ohio Reduces Income Taxes — Starting Today
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According to the Ohio Department of Taxation there will be a change in withholdings for employees of businesses in Ohio. Official Press Release for Employers: Employer Withholding Tables – Revised Beginning July 1, 2014 This alert is to advise employers that the Ohio Department of Taxation has issued new employer withholding tables to be used…
Woodlan FFA Receives Several State Awards
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The Woodlan FFA Chapter recently attended the 85th Indiana State FFA Convention held on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Woodlan FFA Chapter received several awards. The awards received were: 2nd place finish in the Farm Bureau, “Ag. Literacy Challenge” by providing 1,480 Kindergarten students agriculture experiences on a typical Indiana…
New Haven Summer Nature Programs
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2nd Anniversary Brings 2nd Storm – Memories
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It was June 29, 2012. We at the West Bend News was nearing 3 pm and looking forward to the weekend. I had heard that a storm might be passing through the county, but the watch wasn’t really that bad. The derecho struck with such fierce winds that you thought you were in a tornado.…
