These are the 2014 Canal Days Schedule of Events which will take place June 3-7, 2014. This year’s theme: is “Family & Friends”. New Haven Canal Days is in picturesque downtown New Haven on Broadway and in beautiful Schnelker Park. Burton Brothers will be in town for the midway rides and there is a variety…
Paulding County Hospital Introduces New CEO
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The Paulding County Hospital (PCH) Board of Trustees announces that Gary Adkins has submitted his resignation as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paulding County Hospital and will assume the position of President of Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN at the end of June 2014. The board has also announced that Randal (Randy) Ruge, currently…
Altha D. Reighter,
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PAULDING: Altha D. Reighter, age 99 died Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding. She was born July 29, 1914 in Paulding, the daughter of Grover and Lovina (Long) Pollard. On June 12, 1937 she married Wm. Earl Reighter, who preceded her in death on November 18, 2004. She was…
June 4th Issue Now Available for Viewing
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The June 4th Issue is now available for viewing online or download here: http://www.westbendnews.net/2014.html
Failing to Yield caused more than 40,000 crashes in 2013
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Second-highest crash-causing violation in 2013Motorists running red lights, stop signs or failing to yield to traffic are causing far too many crashes in Ohio each year. In fact, these violations were the second-highest cause of fatal crashes in 2013. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to take their time,…
$1000 REWARD for Information
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The Village of Antwerp together with the Antwerp Police Department have offered a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the placing of a razor blade on playground equipment at Riverside Park on May 30, 2014. Any information should be relayed directly through the Antwerp…
Library Supporters to Meet Regarding Levy
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PAULDING – The Paulding County Carnegie Library Levy Committee – PAC will meet on Wednesday, June 4, at 6:00 p.m. at the main library in Paulding and invites any supporters of the library to join. The sole purpose of the levy committee is to advocate a “yes” vote for the library levy. With the recent…
Karl G. Werling,
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Paulding: Karl G. Werling, age 95 died due to injuries sustained in an auto accident Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was born March 30, 1919 n McCartyville, Ohio, the son of Leo and Mary M. (Reier) Werling. On October 12, 1940 he married Garland E. Ritz, who preceded him in death on August 21, 2001.…
Woodlan Girls Fall to Eastside in Sectionals
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Woodlan girls softball previously won against Churubusco in the sectional tournament. The lady Warriors proceeded to compete against Eastside at the Eastside field in Butler on Tuesday, May 27. The game didn’t go well for the home team (Woodlan) as they fell to the Blazers in an 8-0 match. More pictures at westbendnews.net
New Haven Boys falls in Sectionals
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New Haven took on Concordia in sectional baseball play at the Garrett High School field on Thursday, May 29. The game went all seven innings but was not a challenge to the Fort Wayne Team. The Cadets scored all of their points in the first two innings. The Bulldogs fell 4-0 when they could not…
1 Killed in Paulding County Crash on US 24
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The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on May 29, 2014 at approximately 2:12 pm. The crash occurred on US Route 24 at the intersection of County Road 143 in Emerald Township, Paulding County. A 2013 Dodge Ram 3500, driven by Harvey…
PHS Academic Hall of Fame Announced
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Paulding High School inducted their 5th Class into the Academic Hall of Fame during the graduation ceremony on May 25, 2014. From left to right: Diane (DeMuth) Allensworth, PhD. – Class of 1959 Michael E. Connor, Phd. – Class of 1960 Judge Tiffany (Reighter) Beckman – Class of 1988 Major Travis Adkins – Class of…
Cleveland St. Ribfest in Antwerp
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Antwerp’s 5th Annual Cleveland Street Rib Fest will be held on Saturday, June 7, between the VFW and Fire Hall. Included at the Rib Fest will be a 50/50 raffle, DJ music from Noon to 6:00 p.m. and The Wannabee’s Band playing from 6:00–10:00 p.m. The Rib Fest 5K River Run will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration…
