The Maumee Valley Planning Organization is putting together a multi-modal Long Range Transportation Plan for the 5-county region made up of Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding and Williams Counties. They are currently seeking input about transportation in the region through a short transportation opinion survey to help shape the plan. Please follow this link to take…
John Paulding Days – Music Through the Ages Has Come & Gone
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The John Paulding Days Festival took place on June 5 and June 6 on the square in Paulding. According to Erika Willitzer, “Typically, the John Paulding Days averages around 1,500 on the opening night, but this year that number was doubled! The weather was perfect for the parade with full sun, a light breeze, and…
Local Students Receive Defiance College Scholarships
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DEFIANCE, Ohio – Defiance College recently announced scholarship awards for the 2013-2014 academic year. Awards are given to students in the following categories – Presidential, Dean’s, Pilgrim, Trustee, and Achievement – with dollar amounts ranging from $9,000 to full tuition. Additionally, students can be awarded a $2,000 Service Leadership Award recognizing their commitment to service…
Hit Skip Injury Crash on US Route 127 in Van Wert County
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Liberty Township – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle injury traffic crash that occurred on June 10, 2014 at approximately 3:30 AM. The crash occurred on US Route 127 north of State Route 709 in Van Wert County. A 2006 Mack semi driven by John C.…
Watch for Different Risk Levels of “Muni” Bonds
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Financial Focus by: Phil Recker, Edward Jones Advisor Are you thinking of investing in municipal bonds? If so, you may have good reason, particularly if you are in one of the higher tax brackets. After all, municipal bond interest payments typically are exempt from federal income taxes, and possibly state and local income taxes, too…
Duane DuCharme to speak at Riverside Christian Church
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On Father’s Day, Riverside Christian Church will be hosting Duane DuCharme as their guest speaker. Duane DuCharme has been the CEO or owner of over 20 companies, traveled the world to over 30 countries, sold one business for $35 million and another for $54 million, a high school dropout who hit the “lottery” of life.…
Payne Ball Association Hosting Four Tournaments
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The Payne (Ohio) Ball Association will be hosting four all star tournaments in July. Beginning Monday, July 7, a 10 and under boys tournament will run through Thursday, July 10. An eight and under boys baseball (coach pitch) tournament will be July 11 through July 13. Also July 11 through July 13, the association will…
Antwerp Sends Contestants to State
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Thursday, June 5 at 3 pm the Antwerp High School and faculty gathered to say “good luck” to Audrie Longardner and Sam Williamson as they travel down to Columbus. Both Sam and Audrie will participate at the state level in the Track events beginning on Friday, June 5. Coach Cord Ehrhart was there thanking everyone…
Preparing for Indiana’s Unpredictable Storm Season
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By State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) With changing seasons comes unpredictable weather in the Hoosier State. Severe weather can develop quickly, which means you must be prepared to seek shelter and take necessary safety precautions. In June 1990 the largest outbreak of tornadoes ever hit Indiana. A total of 37 tornadoes tore through 31 counties,…
John Paulding Days Starts Tonight
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For Immediate Release (May 28, 2014) The theme for this year’s John Paulding Days is Music Through The Ages. The Chamber Board decided it would be a great theme for area groups to celebrate the music they love most. Executive Director of the Paulding Chamber Erika Willitzer says they’re already hearing how folks are decorating…
Kathryn A. Eagleson
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WOODBURN: Kathryn A. Eagleson, 93, of Edgerton, Indiana died Wednesday, June 3, 2014 at Kingston Health Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Edgerton, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kilgore. She was a lifetime member of Edgerton Wesleyan Church. Kathryn was an avid sports fan and bowler. She was also…
Integrity Ford Rebuilds & Remodels
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Remember June 29, 2012? You might not recall the date, but certainly you can remember the destruction. It was a storm. A big storm. The derecho, the official term of what some called a Land Hurricane, was highly destructive to the area, especially Paulding and Van Wert Counties. Integrity Ford was one of many places…
Parkview Canal Days’ 5K Race LANE RESTRICTION NOTICE (City of New Haven)
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The following will have lane restrictions at times on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 7:30 a.m. until approximately 9:30 a.m. for the New Haven Canal Days’ 5K Race: North Rufus Street between Paul Stemmler Parkway and Rose Avenue Rose Avenue between North Rufus Street and Green Street Green Street between Rose Avenue and Powers Street…
