Category: Community

Wayne Trace Honors GMC Winners

The Raiders wrestlers were honored at the boys basketball game on Friday, February 13. This team pulled in their first GMC title for the Raiders after winning the title at Fairview on Saturday, February 7. Coach George Clemens waves to the crowd while the announcer presents each of the names during half time. Congratulations go…

Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Rohrs Celebrate 63 years of Marriage!

Floyd and Dollene Helen Rohrs of Antwerp will be celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary on March 1, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, Antwerp with an open house and lunch from 12:00-2:00 p.m. They were married at the Evangelical Baptist Church in Edgerton, OH on March 1, 1952. Both retired from Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp. They…

UPDATE: Weather Emergency Reduced to Level 2

The roads are very dangerous in the area from the wind polishing the black ice on the roads along with heavy drifting.The Level III Weather Emergency for Paulding County has been reduced to a Level 2. This does not mean that all roads are safe or clear in the county. The vast majority of the…

CLS Sends Five Students to Regional History Bee

Central Lutheran School is proud to announce that it will be sending five students to the Regional History Bee in Indianapolis on March 30. The History Bee is a fun, interactive quiz program that tests students’ knowledge of various historical topics. Emily Farler, Ethan Berning, Afam Nzekwe, Matthew Gehl , and Logan Bauer each qualified…

Cameron Stoller Places 1st in County Spelling Bee

Wayne Trace spellers grabs first and second place in the spell off. Last night on February 9 the winners of all Paulding County schools descended upon Antwerp as they battled for the top spot of the Journal Gazette Spelling Bee competition. These smart speller representatives included: Gaige McMichael, Antwerp Elementary; Grace Tuttle, Antwerp Jr. High;…

Raiders Defeat Aces Twice

Both games were an excellent source of entertainment for the fans.Close Game Raiders and Aces The highly anticipated conference boys basketball game between Hicksville and Wayne Trace took place at the Aces home court on Friday, February 6, both coming in with excellent records for this season. Hicksville has won the last three games while…

Wine & Cheese Tasting Party at JPHS

The John Paulding Historical Society has opened for the new year. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. every Tuesday and 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. The first event of the year will be the return of the Wine and Cheese Tasting Party. This has become one of…

Van Wert Post Investigating a Serious Injury Crash

Local people in the accident from dangerous travel conditions from the afternoon snow fall.Van Wert County, LIBERTY TWP – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash in Van Wert County. As a result of the crash, two people were transported to the Van Wert Hospital, and…

Wilson – Rindahl Wedding Announced

Jenelle Katlin Wilson of Ossian and John Olsen Rindahl of Antwerp, Ohio will exchange wedding vows during a 4:30 p.m. ceremony August 1, 2015, at The Landmark in Fort Wayne. Parents of the couple are James and Deborah Wilson of Ossian, IN, John and Laura Rindahl of Cambridge, WI, and Cindy and Tim Yenser of…

USPS Mail Asking for Help

Postal Service asks customers’ assistance in clearing walkways and areas around mailboxes of snow and ice for safety of mail carriersOHIO – With the recent snowfall, Postal Service carriers will attempt to make deliveries wherever possible. The Northern Ohio District is asking customers to help with the safe delivery of mail by keeping walkways and…