The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors has appointed Michelle Waggoner as Chief Executive Officer. Waggoner has been part of the CMH team since 2001. Over the past 13 years, Waggoner has managed multiple departments and projects. Waggoner’s operational experience at CMH will be an advantage. All hospitals have experienced declining reimbursement and increases…
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INDOT Reminds Motorists to Drive Safely During Busy Memorial Day Weekend
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds motorists to practice safe driving habits during the heavily traveled Memorial Day weekend. While INDOT has directed contractors to pull back barrels and barricades to the safest extent possible, motorists should be informed of highway construction zones that might be encountered on the way…
Hicksville Wins – Baumle Leads Raiders to Victory
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Friday is set for a good matchup between the two top teams of the GMC.Wayne Trace took on the North Central Eagles on Thursday, May 22 at Bryan for the first round of District Softball. The prior game had Hicksville defeating Edgerton in a close match. The Bulldogs and the Aces were a close match…
2014 EACS Commencement Schedule & Val/Sal Announcement
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The 2014 Commencement Schedule: Friday, June 6, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. • Heritage Jr/Sr High (13608 Monroeville Rd. Monroeville, IN, gymnasium) • Woodlan Jr/Sr High (17215 Woodburn Rd. Woodburn, IN ~ gymnasium) Saturday, June 7, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. • New Haven High (Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 4000 Parnell Ave. Fort Wayne, IN) Heritage…
Paulding County Hospital Receives Good Stats
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Paulding County hospital CEO Gary Adkins invited the press and the political leaders of the area to a press conference on Wednesday, May 14. PCH is known as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) meaning it has less than 25 in patient beds, 96 hour average length of stay, Offers 24/7 ED care and is 35…
Paulding Chamber & Governor Honor Three Local Leaders
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The Office of Ohio Governor John Kasich and Lt. Governor Mary Taylor Honor State Bank sent representatives to Paulding to honor the work and dedication of three people: Tony Burkley of Napa True Value, Diane Jones of the State Bank and Paulding-Putnam Electric’s CEO George Carter! Erika Willitzer announced on Thursday, May 15th, three local recipients…
Flat Rock Pottery & Ceramics Brings Art, Fun & Flare to Paulding
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Owner Katie Diaz, started her business at her home in Paulding and it has taken off so well, that she decided to open up a store front in Paulding, Ohio. Her new location is located at 1061 N. Williams Street. Flat Rock Pottery and Ceramics is where everyone can be an artist. They are a…
Antwerp Pharmacy Adds cinda b® Line
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Antwerp Pharmacy is proud to carry cinda b®, an American made handbag and travel bag brand that is chic and unique. cinda b® was born by a passion for color and design. Cinda Boomershine, Founder and Chief Creative Officer started an Atlanta-based interior design firm in 2002. After earning industry recognition for her fresh and…
2014 Zachary Arend Scholarship Recipients
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Gerod and Guy Harder, from Paulding High School, are the recipients of the Zachary Arend Scholarship for 2014. Gerod and Guy Harder are the sons of Brian and Melissa Harder of Paulding. Both boys will be attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Gerod will be majoring in Graphic Design and playing Basketball and Baseball. Guy will…
Wayne Trace FFA member elected to State Office
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Matthew Klopfenstein, a senior at Wayne Trace High School and a member of the Wayne Trace FFA chapter, was elected to serve on the 2014-2015 Ohio FFA State Officer Team as State Treasurer. The State FFA Officer team consists of six constitutional officers and up to 10 District Presidents. In order to be elected, Klopfenstein…
Red Cross Offers Safety Tips For Memorial Day Holiday
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TOLEDO, OHIO; Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — With the long Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, many people are making plans for a fun-filled holiday with friends and family. The American Red Cross offers the following tips to stay safe whatever their plans include. “Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer,” said Amanda Aldrich,…
Ohio Hunters Check more than 16,500 Wild Turkeys during Spring Season
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Ohio hunters checked 16,556 wild turkeys during the combined 2014 wild turkey hunting season and youth wild turkey hunting season, April 19-May 18. The top 10 counties for the wild turkey harvest were Ashtabula (615), Tuscarawas (493), Coshocton (484), Guernsey (466), Muskingum (453), Belmont (444), Monroe (424), Trumbull (417), Knox (415) and Meigs (397). Wild…
EACS Turns 50
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In 1964 one of the largest public school districts in Indiana had its beginnings. Through the urging of the State Board of Education ten smaller township school districts combined creating the East Allen County School District. At this time EACS operates eight secondary schools and eleven elementary schools. The New Haven Chamber of Commerce would…
