Students from Oakwood Elementary, Paulding Elementary, and Paulding Middle School competed in the district level of the National Geographic Bee Finals on January 21, 2014. Courtney Luderman will advance to the next level of the competition, a written examination. She will move one step closer to a $50,000.00 scholarship, plus a trip to the Galapagos…
Payne Elementary students craft “Get Well Quilt”
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The students in Mrs. Pfeiffer’s third grade classroom created a “Get Well Quilt” for Nyle Stoller after he underwent open heart surgery to replace his mitral valve. Everyone at Payne Elementary would like to tell Nyle to get well soon! We miss you!
Kathryn Jeane Schmunk
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Kathryn Jeane Schmunk, 80, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at Paulding County Hospital. Jeane was born in Hicksville on April 22, 1933, a daughter of the late Ethel (Davis) and Clarence Engle. She was the first female vice president at the Antwerp Exchange Bank and was named Antwerp Gem of the Year…
Antwerp Skewers the Lancers
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Lincolnview took on the Antwerp Boys Basketball team at the Archer gym on Saturday, January 18. The JV game started and took a pretty big hit against the Lancers. Parent’s night took place after the junior varsity game, allowing for the parents to be proud of their young athletes. The first quarter of the varsity…
Eugene Handy, 88,
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Antwerp, OH Eugene Handy, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. Gene was born in Rockhaven, KY on June 3, 1925, a son of the late Annie (Lewis) and Volney Handy. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Fireman 1st Class in WW II; was a member…
Sarah Noggle Joins PCED Board of Directors
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The Paulding County Economic Development, Inc. Board of Director met on Tuesday January 15, 2014 with eight members present. The board approved new board member Sarah Noggle, as the representative from Ohio State University Extension to serve on the board director. Sarah Noggle is a live long resident of Paulding County and became the Paulding…
Upcoming Paulding County Spelling Bee Announced
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Sandra Freeman, Coordinator for Gifted Services, Western Buckeye ESC, cordially invites the public to attend the 2014 Journal Gazette Paulding County Spelling Bee. The County Bee is scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Paulding Middle School Auditorium. Ten school champions, in grades four through eight, will compete for the honor…
Ohio Association of Elections Officials Winter Conference Remarks
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By Ohio Secretary of State Jon HustedOne Vote Matters How many times have you heard someone say “every vote matters” or “your vote can make a difference?” Well, I thought it was time to prove it. I was reading through some of the post-election coverage. I saw a number of articles on tie votes or…
Ohio In-Person Absentee Voting Hours for 2014 Primary
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Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced uniform days and hours for in-person absentee voting for the 2014 Primary. The announcement was made during a speech by Secretary Husted at the Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO) Winter Conference in Columbus, Ohio, this afternoon. The days and hours set by Secretary Husted today apply…
Are Routine Physicals a Waste of Time?
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In recent years, much debate continues regarding the usefulness of routine physicals. Some people argue that the Affordable Care Act will add a significant number of eligible patients, which will take away time from more critical health issues. Others argue that it is unnecessary for relatively healthy people to undergo an annual exam. A number…
Leo Girls win ACAC Round 1 Against Woodlan
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The Allen County All-Conference Girls basketball tournament started on Tuesday, January 14 at Elmer Strautman gymnasium located on the Warrior Campus. Leo took on Woodlan in the first game of the night. The game was a very slow paced game with Leo winning the matchup, sending the Lions to round two. See the action here:…
Off The Wall Graffiti takes on the snow!
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Off The Wall Graffiti takes on the snow!In the midst of the snow plows, sunshine, icy roads, a level 3 snow emergency and school closings, an abstract gathering of individuals took place on Tuesday, January 7th. Some Antwerp young people had the opportunity to meet, draw and paint with Off The Wall Graffiti. The original…
Looking Forward to a Productive 2014 Session in Ohio House
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Guest Column from Representative Tony BurkleyLast year featured many important policy issues in the state legislature, most notably the passage of the state’s two-year budget. As I enter my second year serving the people of Defiance, Paulding Van Wert counties, as well as part of Auglaize County, I would like to inform my constituents of…
