The Payne Elementary Student Council recently led a building-wide donation drive to support the Lynn Mansfield Rescue Dog Facility in Antwerp. Dog food, treats, toys, blankets, leashes and assorted other items were collected.
Category: Community
Paulding High School announces March students of the Month
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The following Paulding High School students were voted Students of the Month for March: (l-r) Freshman Ethan Rhonehouse, Sophomores Andrea and Aubrey Kremer, Junior Taylor Manz, and Senior Kayla Deitrick.
Reflection of Wayne Trace Raiders boys basketball season stats
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The only thing that freezes time as much as some of the player’s faces in the camera, is the stats from this year’s Raiders! The Red and Blue colors may eventually fade from the photographs as these boys become young men and soon they will have their own children nearing their own time of graduation.…
Hicksville Rotary Foundation donates to Defiance County Senior Center
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The Hicksville Rotary Foundation recently made a generous donation to Defiance County Senior Services of Hicksville for the purchase of 40 new chairs at the Hicksville center. The chairs have made lunch and activities more comfortable for our community’s seniors and added a bright touch of freshening up to the Hicksville facility. Over the last…
Wayne Trace HS cheerleaders earn 1st at Americheer Internationals
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The Wayne Trace Varsity Cheerleaders recently traveled to Orlando, FL for the AmeriCheer International Cheerleading Competition. They competed in the Small Varsity Non-Mount Traditional division. After the 2-day international competition, the girls earned a 1st place rating. Pictured here are (l-r) Gabby Gudakunst, Alex Fast, Courtney Mead, Mackenzie Swary, Monique Goings, Ally Dunning, Jessica Offerle,…
Suspect At Large – Your Help Needed
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If you have any information, please contact the Sheriff’s Office.Today approximately 11:30 a.m., information was received that a Paulding County Jail inmate, Abbie Leann Holton, age 26, walked away from a medical facility in Lima, Ohio, while on furlough for a medical purpose. The furlough was issued by the Paulding County Common Pleas Court. Holton…
Patrol reminds drivers to keep eyes, focus on the road
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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness MonthVan Wert –April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to keep their eyes and focus on the roadway while driving. Last year 17,827 crashes in Ohio had a reported distraction, including 44 fatal crashes. Ohio…
Beautiful “Music of the Night” in Paulding
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Saturday, March 28 the Paulding Band Members each played their part for the Music of the Night with the 2015 theme of “Carnival of the Animals”. Usually calling sports names, Mr. Sam Hatcher instead presented the band very well on this fine evening. Spring is a great time for the final concert of the year…
Defiance Moves to State Boys Basketball Final
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The Defiance Bulldogs competed in the State Semi-Final boys basketball tournament today at the Schott in Columbus this afternoon in a desperately tight match against the Dunbar Wolverines. The final score was 46-45 sending Defiance to the Championship game tomorrow at 4:30 against (#8 AP) Cleveland Central Catholic. Great job to another fantastic local team!
Raiders Finish Incredible Season at Final Four
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Many records have been tied or broken with this basketball team!The road for Wayne Trace to State has been a long one. Through winding paths and incredible rebounds, the team has been able to make comebacks you wouldn’t believe. At the same time they have been able to dominate early and often. Following victory to…
Raiders Marching Towards State, Setting Records on the Way!
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It’s getting close for the Wayne Trace Raiders. They started the lead at Bowling Green on Friday evening, March 20th, against the Bluejays with a three point basket by Luke Miller. Quickly Delphos fell behind and never saw the lead in their favor. It was the first quarter that took a while to get in…
State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Paulding County
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Harrison Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 7:11 AM Saturday morning on State Route 49 north of County Road 94, in Paulding County 1 mile north of Payne. A 2000 Toyota 4-Runner, driven by Ismael Castillo Cano, age 36, of Convoy…
PCED Director Zielke excited for this year’s Career Opportunity Showcase & Job Fair
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This coming Tuesday, March 24th, from 12:00-6:00 p.m., Jerry Zielke, director of the Paulding County Economic Development is excited to realize one of his goals for the development of Paulding County – offering a place to bring together educators, employers and potential employees for the betterment of Paulding County. “The real focus is building a…
