Adopts bipartisan proposal with support of the Democratic and Republican leadership of the Ohio Association of Elections OfficialsCOLUMBUS – In adopting a proposal put forth by Democratic and Republican elections officials, Secretary Husted today announced a voting schedule that will ensure voters in all 88 counties will have an equal opportunity to cast a ballot…
Statewide Tornado Drill is March 5th at 9:50 a.m.Ice Jams, Snow Melt Flooding and Severe Storms are Potential Threats during Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week COLUMBUS, OH – This winter in Ohio has been one for the “meteorological history books.” Ohioans were introduced to Polar Vortex and Arctic Blasts while enduring propane shortages. Staying warm…
No January council meeting was held due to lack of quorum of council members. The regular meeting of the Village of Antwerp council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Tom VanVlerah. Council persons present: Rudie Reeb, Ken Reinhart, Steve Derck, Keith West and Council President Jan Reeb. Absent: Larry Ryan. Also in…
Brent Eugene Schott, Sr., 55, of Paulding, formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Brent was born in Greenville, Ohio on August 26, 1958 a son of Shirley (Nixon) Jones & Edward Schott. He worked at Asplundh & Tip Top Tree Service. He will be sadly missed…
Sleep Your Way to HealthThe Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Everyone loves a good night of sleep. However, studies show that the majority of Americans are sleep-deprived. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep. The problem is that many of us are so used to the lack of sleep…
Ohio’s 2014-2015 fishing, hunting and trapping licenses will be available beginning Saturday, Feb. 22, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s 2014-2015 licenses will be valid immediately upon purchase through Feb. 28, 2015. Ohio’s 2013-2014 licenses are valid through Feb. 28, 2014. White-tailed deer and fall wild turkey hunting permits will go…
Paul William Hull, Jr. 66, of Cecil, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Paul was born in Minneapolis on September 22, 1947, a son of the late Gladys (Berger) and Paul Hull, Sr. He worked as a laborer at General Motors He will be sadly missed by his wife, Carol (McGill) Hull of Sherwood; children,…
Catholic men from around the region are warmly invited to spend a few hours focusing on their faith and its implications during the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend’s Rekindle the Fire men’s conference this Saturday, Feb. 22. The fourth annual event takes place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne.…
PAULDING: Elizabeth E. Beck, age 93 died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio. She was born May 30, 1920 in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Vira (Shrider) Smalley. On June 29, 1941 she married Robert C. Beck, who preceded her in death on October 25, 2003. She…
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Northwest State Community College is accepting nominations for the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is the most notable recognition presented by the NSCC Alumni Association. Developed in 1998, the Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who have achieved recognized prominence in their careers and made significant contributions to their communities and the…
LATTY: Tony James Gray, age 65 died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN where he had been a patient since January 21, 2014. He was born September 8, 1948 in Paulding County, Ohio, the son of John F. and Millicent Barbara (Gibbons) Gray. On December 21, 1966 he married Jane…
Hope Rocks AntwerpIf you’ve been around the Antwerp area recently, you may have noticed some graffiti art on the ginormous snow banks at various business, houses and buildings. The “Hope Rocks” logo is part of a campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention. A person by the name of Darick Reed started a Hope Army…
Marjorie A. Underwood, 80, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Marjorie was born in Antwerp on Jan. 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Stevenson) and Dale Hobeck. She worked as a bookkeeper at Antwerp Sales and a rural mail carrier; was a member of Antwerp United…
