The John Paulding Days Festival took place on June 5 and June 6 on the square in Paulding. According to Erika Willitzer, “Typically, the John Paulding Days averages around 1,500 on the opening night, but this year that number was doubled! The weather was perfect for the parade with full sun, a light breeze, and…
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Antwerp Sends Contestants to State
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Thursday, June 5 at 3 pm the Antwerp High School and faculty gathered to say “good luck” to Audrie Longardner and Sam Williamson as they travel down to Columbus. Both Sam and Audrie will participate at the state level in the Track events beginning on Friday, June 5. Coach Cord Ehrhart was there thanking everyone…
John Paulding Days Starts Tonight
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For Immediate Release (May 28, 2014) The theme for this year’s John Paulding Days is Music Through The Ages. The Chamber Board decided it would be a great theme for area groups to celebrate the music they love most. Executive Director of the Paulding Chamber Erika Willitzer says they’re already hearing how folks are decorating…
Integrity Ford Rebuilds & Remodels
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Remember June 29, 2012? You might not recall the date, but certainly you can remember the destruction. It was a storm. A big storm. The derecho, the official term of what some called a Land Hurricane, was highly destructive to the area, especially Paulding and Van Wert Counties. Integrity Ford was one of many places…
2014 New Haven Canal Days Schedule
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These are the 2014 Canal Days Schedule of Events which will take place June 3-7, 2014. This year’s theme: is “Family & Friends”. New Haven Canal Days is in picturesque downtown New Haven on Broadway and in beautiful Schnelker Park. Burton Brothers will be in town for the midway rides and there is a variety…
Paulding County Hospital Introduces New CEO
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The Paulding County Hospital (PCH) Board of Trustees announces that Gary Adkins has submitted his resignation as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paulding County Hospital and will assume the position of President of Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN at the end of June 2014. The board has also announced that Randal (Randy) Ruge, currently…
Failing to Yield caused more than 40,000 crashes in 2013
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Second-highest crash-causing violation in 2013Motorists running red lights, stop signs or failing to yield to traffic are causing far too many crashes in Ohio each year. In fact, these violations were the second-highest cause of fatal crashes in 2013. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to take their time,…
Wayne Trace Championships: Sectional, Districts, NOW Regionals – Heads to State!
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It was a close match for these very similar teams, but Wayne Trace pulled off the win.Following the Regional semi-final win against New Riegel, the Wayne Trace Raiders took on the Lakota Raiders at the Findlay Marathon Diamonds on Saturday, May 31 at noon. The last time the Raiders made it this far was in…
Wayne Trace Gets Revenge on New Riegel
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Another fantastic game in a string of victories for the Lady Raiders!Wayne Trace won against Hicksville last week in the District Championship game, sending the Raiders to Regional Semi-Final softball game on Wednesday, May 28 in Findlay against New Riegel, who won against Carey. No one would have thought the game would have been so…
PHS Academic Hall of Fame Announced
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Paulding High School inducted their 5th Class into the Academic Hall of Fame during the graduation ceremony on May 25, 2014. From left to right: Diane (DeMuth) Allensworth, PhD. – Class of 1959 Michael E. Connor, Phd. – Class of 1960 Judge Tiffany (Reighter) Beckman – Class of 1988 Major Travis Adkins – Class of…
Cleveland St. Ribfest in Antwerp
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Antwerp’s 5th Annual Cleveland Street Rib Fest will be held on Saturday, June 7, between the VFW and Fire Hall. Included at the Rib Fest will be a 50/50 raffle, DJ music from Noon to 6:00 p.m. and The Wannabee’s Band playing from 6:00–10:00 p.m. The Rib Fest 5K River Run will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration…
Stoller – Sherry Announcement
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Dale and Jodi Stoller of Paulding, are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jenna Mae Stoller, to Jordan James Sherry, son of Jim and Bobbie Sherry of Paulding. The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Wayne Trace High School. She received her Bachelor’s of Science/Pre-Physical Therapy degree from the University…
Raiders Pull Off Softball District Championship Win
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The Wayne Trace Softball team once again travelled to Bryan on Friday, May 23 for the Championship game after defeating North Central on Thursday. Hicksville won against Edgerton on the same field in the first game, pitting the to Green Meadows teams against one another. Wayne Trace pitcher, Addison Baumle was on top of her…
