Category: Community

Hicksville Overpowers Archer Volleyball

The Aces clearly dominated the Archers with both teams working very hard for the win.The Aces hosted the Archers on Tuesday, September 23. The Antwerp JV team won in 2 sets, with the guests hoping it would be similar for the varsity. The game started with Hicksville pulling in 3 points quickly before Antwerp earned…

New Paulding Park Dedication Announced

HERB MONROE COMMUNITY PARK DEDICATION TO BE HELD SEPT. 30TH The Paulding Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the long awaited Herb Monroe Community Park Dedication. It will happen Tuesday, Sept. 30th at 10 a.m.  This project began as a dream and with the help of two Leadership in Action Classes sponsored by the…

Wayne Trace Girls Golf Advances to Districts

Wayne Trace Girls Golf team advance to Districts after playing Sectionals at Celina’s Fox’s Den on Tuesday, Sept 23. Gracie gudakunst – 92, Gilly Wiseman – 100, PAIGE Rahrig – 103, Brooke Sinn – 120 and Hailey Dempsey with a 122. Districts will be at Sycamore Springs on Monday, Sept 29. Photo by Kim Butler…

Woodburn Celebrates Community With Grant Award

It has been a grueling four years of planning, meeting, designing and applying for the Woodburn Partnership committee, but their vision is about to be realized. Beginning in 2015, construction will begin for a newly beautified Main Street cityscape. In 2011, a committee was established in Woodburn, IN. They were brought together with the desire…

Agricultural Fertilizer Application Course to be held in Paulding County on Friday

COLUMBUS—State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) today announced that the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and The Ohio State University (OSU) will be holding a training course locally for the newly created Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification Program.  Meetings have already taken place in Hancock and Fulton counties. Senate Bill 150, which was signed into law in…

Oasis Reopens After Fire

It’s only been a month and half and now it’s ready to reopen!After a fire on Tuesday, August 5th the Oasis in Antwerp closed for repairs after all of the damage from smoke, fire and water. The Bar and Grill will reopen on Tuesday, September 23 at 11 am to serve all of it’s patrons.…

Woodlan Defeats Eagles at Homecoming

The Warriors had another good win, this time at home.The Bowman Leadership Academy travelled from Gary, Indiana to compete against the Warriors at the Woodlan homecoming game on Friday, September 19. The evening started with a fun time, having each class present the floats they made for the parade. Music of the Ages was the…

Paulding Falls to the Bearcats

The Panther football team played at home this weekend against Spencerville, Friday, September 20. The first quarter was completely in the favor of the Bearcats. The only quarter where Paulding outscored the opponent was the fourth. The final score was 60-26. Treston Gonzales scored 2 touchdowns while Preston Ingol scored 1 touchdown. Total offensive yards…

Flat Rock Creek Festival

The Annual Flat Rock Creek Festival this year begins on Friday, September 19, taking place at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. Every year people from the entire West Bend News readership area come together to enjoy the harvest and fun of old fashioned country style living. From broom making to apple cider pressing, there is something…

Paulding Struggles for Win at Home

Paulding lady Panthers took on Bluffton on Tuesday, September 16 at home. The first game was close for Paulding. The second game was not. The third looked like the Lady Panthers could win. Unfortunately, it could not be pulled off for the home team. Final Score: Bluffton over Paulding 25-18, 27-25, 15-25, 25-20. Paulding Leaders:…