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Morningstar – Coppes Engagement Announced

Jennifer Naomi Morningstar, daughter of David Morningstar and Iris Hammond and James Ryan Coppes, son of Steve and Karen Leatherman will marry on August 10, 2013 at Zion Methodist Church, Grover Hill, OH at 4:00 p.m. Ryan works for Liechty John Deere and Jennifer works cleaning houses. The couple reside in Oakwood, OH.

George G. Kelly

PAULDING: George G. Kelly, age 77 died Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio. He was born October 19, 1935 in Frampton, Quebec, Canada, the son of John and Mary (Audet) Kelly. On June 18, 1966 he married Helen R. Phlipot, who preceded him in death on September 16, 2012. He…

Ralph Brown

Ralph D. Brown, 85 of Antwerp passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Vancrest of Antwerp. Ralph was born in Waverly, Ohio on October 17, 1927, a son of the late Daisy L (Streitenberger) and Ralph A Brown. He served in the U.S. Navy; was a Superintendent at Unioto Local Schools & Antwerp Local Schools…

Gregory J. Bauer, 65

Hicksville – Gregory J. Bauer, 65, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, Ohio from a heart attack. Greg was born on October 1, 1947 in Hicksville, the son of Ardon and Mildred (Putzkilo) Bauer. He was a 1965 graduate of Hicksville High School. On February 25, 1984, he was united in…

Matthew M. “Matt” Roughton

OAKWOOD – Matthew M. “Matt” Roughton, 49, of Oakwood died at 5:55 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2013 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born September 6, 1963 in Paulding to Rollin R. and Carolyn (Tunks) Roughton. His father is deceased, his mother survives in Oakwood. He is also survived by 2 brothers: Gene (Judy)…

Gustin – Barr Engagement Announced

Sandra Gustin and Robert Barr are excited to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Eric and Amy Gustin, of Zulu, Indiana. She is a 2008 homeschool graduate and is currently employed by Vision Investment Group Inc. The groom-elect is the son of Frank and Susanna Barr, of Pierceton, Indiana.…

Record Carp Caught in Ohio

New Ohio State Record Carp (Bowfishing Division) Certified A new Ohio record carp taken by bowfishing has been certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee. The new state record carp, weighing 53.65 pounds, was caught by Patrick Johnson of Toledo, Ohio in the Sandusky County portion of Lake Erie’s waters. Johnson…

Esther L. Painter, 91,

Woodburn, Indiana Esther L. Painter, 91, of Woodburn passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at New Haven Health & Rehab. Esther was born in Stroh, Indiana on March 17, 1922, a daughter of the late Iva (Harris) and Hurlis Lung. Esther was a member of the Elix club at General Electric, the Woodburn American Legion…

Hands of Hope Open House

Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services opened its doors on March 1st in Paulding across from the hospital. The public is invited to an Open House at the new office in the Samaritan Center on West Wayne Avenue, on Thursday, June 27, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce will be there to do a Ribbon…