Category: Community

Grant to fund Liberty-Benton Safe Routes to School Project

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is funding a student-led Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project at the Liberty-Benton Academic Complex. Applying for a SRTS grant is an extensive process not commonly undertaken by students, but by school districts, local governments, regional transportation planning organizations, or community-based organizations. The project consists of constructing a multi-use…

Ravens Care Receives Grant from Defiance Moose Lodge

Congratulations to Ravens Care Inc. on the recent grant received from Defiance Moose Lodge #2094  for $1,000. This grant money will be used to assist the community needs during crisis. Visit https://www.ravenscare.org/ to learn more! Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Katie Polzin – Ravens Care Director and Bill Spencer – Moose Lodge President.

Niles places 125th at state meet

Congratulations to Junior Katy Niles with Woodlan XC.  She traveled to Terre Haute to run in the IHSAA State Cross Country Meet at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course. She finished 125th in the state with a time of 19:44.60.

Copsey speaks to Kiwanis

 The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Tim Copsey, Director (Paulding County Economic Development, Paulding, Ohio)as the guest speaker at the October 31, 2024, club meeting.  Tim came at the invitation of John Daeger (Paulding VFW Post 587, Commander and Fellow Kiwanian).Tim spoke to the Kiwanians about the many benefits of Land Banks in…

Museum’s Festival of Trees Continues Through Saturday

“Let’s Trim the Tree” is the theme for the annual Festival of Trees at Paulding County History Museum in Paulding. The festival opened Nov. 8 and continues through Saturday, Nov. 16. It’s not too late to enjoy the meals and local live entertainment on the schedule. Admission and parking are free. Donations are greatly appreciated.…

Guest Speaker at Antwerp Rotary Meeting: Carol Razo

Carol Razo was the guest of Rotary Member Kristine Stuart at our meeting on 10-31-2024 Her program discussed the upcoming Crane Township Bicentennial, coming up in August of 2025. Many activities such as Hog Roast, Homemade Ice Cream, and guided Nature Tours as Crane Twp. Turns 200 years old.  This was a very great presentation…

Klopfenstein To Serve Second Term

Roy W Klopfenstein has been re-elected to serve a second term as State Representative for the 82nd Ohio House District which consists of Putnam, Van Wert, Paulding, and part of Defiance Counties. During his first term, Klopfenstein served as vice chairman of the Agriculture Committee along with positions on the State and Local Government, Transportation…

Antwerp Police Reports 

On October 19 a resident of E. River St. reported that her mom and step-father had trespassed on her property by leaving a vehicle on her property.  On October 21 an unruly juvenile was reported at residence at North Garden Apartments. The officer investigated and deescalated the situation by allowing the juvenile to go with…