Category: Community
2nd Anniversary Brings 2nd Storm – Memories
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It was June 29, 2012. We at the West Bend News was nearing 3 pm and looking forward to the weekend. I had heard that a storm might be passing through the county, but the watch wasn’t really that bad. The derecho struck with such fierce winds that you thought you were in a tornado.…
Events by Tony Gets A Big Lift!
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How do you describe Tony Watson? A delightful fellow, animated, zealous, funny, passionate, fierce, ambitious, and maybe a little OCD…. but in a good way! My friend Tony has been in talks to purchase a trailer that can be used as a full cooking facility. Well, it has happened and he is excited! You cannot…
Stan Jordan Celebrates with the West Bend News
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One of the writers for the West Bend News recently celebrated several feats. Stan Jordan has been writing articles for the West Bend News for many years now. Several years ago he started a short story about a boy named Billy Metzger and his journeys out west in the 1860’s, and it turned into something…
Students Win Trip, Visit Washington, D.C.
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Paulding-Putnam Electric Cooperative sends students to visit the Nation’s CapitalJacob Ellerbrock of Leipsic, and Kate Murphy of Cecil were among 40 high school winners from throughout Ohio and West Virginia who visited Washington, D.C. and other points of interest June 13-19 as part of Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc.’s Youth Tour to the nation’s capital.…
Oakwood’s Fun Day Streams from Auglaize River
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The Auglaize River Regatta was hosted by the Oakwood Economic Development Company on Saturday, June 21st. Executive Director, Damien Morales, was encouraged with all the kids and young people who came out to the Oakwood Community Park. Along with the river race, the event had a fun time with the kids making crafts while the…
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bauer Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
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Richard and Sharon Bauer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2014. Sharon Kae Blankenship and Richard Mervin Bauer were married on June 20, 1964 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Woodburn, IN. Richard is retired from General Motors in Defiance. Their children are Todd Bauer of Archbold and Yvonne (Dan) Marlin of Antwerp.…
Emergency Workers Work for Safety in Disaster Preparedness Situations
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Mercer Landmark hosted the Emergency training session for the Paulding County EMS and fire rescue squads. This event took place on Saturday, June 22nd near Latty next to the railroad tracks. It was to simulate the “what would happen if an Anhydrous Ammonia leak would happen” and how to work with a potentially dangerous situation.…
Dr. Ellen Wetli DVM Graduates
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Ellen Wetli graduated May 4, 2014 from The Ohio State University – College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Ellen is now working as a veterinarian at Diley Hill Animal Emergency Center in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Ellen is the daughter of Dan and Patty Wetli and the granddaughter of William and…
It’s This Year That Matters
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Drew Altimus, has had a tough few months, “It’s been weighing on my shoulders a long time.” Antwerp’s Athletic Director has heard a lot from both sides as he struggled with how to handle the future of Antwerp football. After talking with him and others, I realized it was what had to be done. One…
Paulding County Fair Results
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The Paulding County Fair is going on this week. Rabbits was the first of the animals being judged. The results are here:
Chronic Wasting Disease Not Found in Ohio Deer
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CWD not found for 12th consecutive yearThe Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced that testing of Ohio’s deer herd found no evidence of chronic wasting disease (CWD), which is a degenerative brain disease that affects elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer. State and federal agriculture and wildlife…
Puckerbrush Wins at Ribfest
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Saturday, June 7 started with a 5K run for the Ribfest event in Antwerp, OH. It was beautiful weather and many people from all over the area showed up for this hometown event. Aimee Lichty, Coordinator for the ACDC sponsored Ribfest at Antwerp, stated, “This was a difficult year for choosing the winner for the…
