Dale and Jodi Stoller of Paulding, are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jenna Mae Stoller, to Jordan James Sherry, son of Jim and Bobbie Sherry of Paulding. The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Wayne Trace High School. She received her Bachelor’s of Science/Pre-Physical Therapy degree from the University…
Guest Column from Representative Tony Burkley
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New Legislation Offers Educational and Employment Support for VeteransMoving into the summer season, the Ohio House of Representatives has been busy with a variety of bills. Devoting time and attention to each piece of legislation is essential and part of the democratic process. As many of these bills have passed through the House, one of…
West Bend News Now Ready for Viewing
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This week’s West Bend News is available for viewing on your tablet or computer here: http://www.westbendnews.net/2014/WBnews22-14.pdf We thank everyone for making the West Bend News your community newspaper! Pictures are always available here:
Raiders Pull Off Softball District Championship Win
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The Wayne Trace Softball team once again travelled to Bryan on Friday, May 23 for the Championship game after defeating North Central on Thursday. Hicksville won against Edgerton on the same field in the first game, pitting the to Green Meadows teams against one another. Wayne Trace pitcher, Addison Baumle was on top of her…
Norman H. Eschbach
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Norman H. Eschbach, 97 of Payne, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Norm was born in Paulding on Jan. 14, 1917, a son of the late Agnes (Rohlman) and Peter Eschbach. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy in WW II from 1942 to 945. Norm worked at Rea…
Catherine I. Stoller,
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PAULDING: Catherine I. Stoller, age 91 went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Inn at Olentangy Trail, Delaware, Ohio. She was born May 28, 1922 in Latty, Ohio, the daughter of Elza and Emma (Hubert) Tope. In 1944 she married Wendall R. Vance who was KIA during WWII. On October…
CMH NAMES CEO
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The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors has appointed Michelle Waggoner as Chief Executive Officer. Waggoner has been part of the CMH team since 2001. Over the past 13 years, Waggoner has managed multiple departments and projects. Waggoner’s operational experience at CMH will be an advantage. All hospitals have experienced declining reimbursement and increases…
INDOT Reminds Motorists to Drive Safely During Busy Memorial Day Weekend
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds motorists to practice safe driving habits during the heavily traveled Memorial Day weekend. While INDOT has directed contractors to pull back barrels and barricades to the safest extent possible, motorists should be informed of highway construction zones that might be encountered on the way…
Latta Announces Veterans’ Listening Sessions Following Recent Revelations Regarding Delays in VA Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced that he will hold three listening sessions for veterans throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on Tuesday, May 27, following recent revelations about delays in care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These events are an opportunity for Congressman Latta to hear veterans’ concerns and experiences…
2014 Wayne Trace High School Graduation
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Graduation for the 2014 class of Wayne Trace Jr/Sr High School is Sunday, May 25, at 2:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. This year Wayne Trace named nine co-valedictorians for the 2014 graduating class. Madison Poling of Grover Hill earned a 4.0 GPA. Her parents are Traci Poling and Doug Poling. She was a…
2014 EACS Commencement Schedule & Val/Sal Announcement
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The 2014 Commencement Schedule: Friday, June 6, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. • Heritage Jr/Sr High (13608 Monroeville Rd. Monroeville, IN, gymnasium) • Woodlan Jr/Sr High (17215 Woodburn Rd. Woodburn, IN ~ gymnasium) Saturday, June 7, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. • New Haven High (Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 4000 Parnell Ave. Fort Wayne, IN) Heritage…
2014 Paulding High School graduation
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The 2014 graduating class of Paulding High School will conduct its commencement exercises on Sunday May 25, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at Paulding High School. This year’s valedictorian is Kaitlyn Roughton. She eared a 4.085 GPA, plans to attend Capital University and major in criminology. This year’s salutatorian is Jaclyn Schlatter. She earned a 4.049…
Paulding County Hospital Receives Good Stats
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Paulding County hospital CEO Gary Adkins invited the press and the political leaders of the area to a press conference on Wednesday, May 14. PCH is known as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) meaning it has less than 25 in patient beds, 96 hour average length of stay, Offers 24/7 ED care and is 35…
