The West Bend News has an exciting announcement! We want to make public that we give our official endorsement of the Paulding County Carnegie Library and its effort to pass the renewal levy that is on the ballot this November 4th. This library system has serviced residents of all ages in Paulding County for almost…
Category: Community
Antwerp Sends Sam to State
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Sam Williamson left for the Ohio State Cross Country Finals with Antwerp students, faculty and parents cheering him on. It all took place at noon on Friday, October 31. The school was closed for the day and it was perfect for everyone to show their appreciation and support for one of Antwerp’s own top notch…
Scott Fire Dept. receives donation
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The Scott Volunteer Fire Department received a $5000.00 DuPont Pioneer Community Investment Grant for the purchase of a grain rescue tube. This grain rescue tube will help the department better serve the local community and is one of two in 12 surrounding fire departments. The Scott Volunteer Fire Department will also provide aid across neighboring…
Wayne Trace students donate time to bag food for “Kids in Hunger”
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A group of students from Wayne Trace Jr/Sr donated their time for “Kids in Hunger” on Saturday, October 25. 20,000 bags of rice, soy protein, and dehydrated vegetables were completed. Each bag feeds a family of six. Way to go Raiders!
Woodlan FFA attend SOAR Conference
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Several Woodlan FFA members recently attended the SOAR, FFA conference held at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center located near Trafalagar, Indiana in Johnson County. SOAR is an acronym for Seek Opportunities and Achieving Results. This conference is for students who are beginning their FFA careers in grades 7–10. The SOAR curriculum is on a three…
Antwerp High School Class OF 1974 Celebrates 40th Reunion
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The Antwerp High School class of 1974 recently celebrated their 40th class reunion. Pictured here are (1st row, l-r) Rita Rodriguez and Tonya (Cottrell) Alleshouse; (2nd row) Cindy Bell Susan (Vail) Spirek, Vic (Moser) Kemerer, Cheryl (Mobley) Roberts, Deb (Friend) Karallus, Leesa (Kemerer) Battershell, Ann (Hertel) Steup; (3rd row) Nancy (Cromley) Lichty, Carol (Scott) Jackson,…
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Smazenko Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary
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Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smazenko of Antwerp, Ohio are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. Gary Smazenko and Betty Underwood were married October 27, 1984 in Paulding, Ohio. The couple has two children: Jessica (Sean) Myers of Findlay, OH; Adam (Ashley) Smazenko of Paulding, OH.
Perfect weather made great time at Halloween Parade & Costume Contest in Paulding
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The Paulding Lions Club held its Halloween Parade and Costume Contest in Paulding. Ohio on October 25, 2014. The parade started at 1:30 p.m. with a balloon release in front of the Paulding County Carnegie Library. It was a perfect sunny day for the parade. There were approximately 75 to 100 spectators and Halloween participants.…
About this Year’s Election
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By: Stan Jordan The following column is of my own opinion and not of the WBN. To me, the local issues are as equally important as the people running for offices. The Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities needs to be approved as it is a renewal and not an increase in your taxes. The…
FedEx Delivers Ribbon Cutting at New Hub
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The facility employs nearly 150 people from the community.Mayor Terry McDonald was happy to announce the grand opening ribbon cutting of the brand new FedEx facility by US 30 and I-469. “It’s a great location. With the new US 24, US 30, 469 and I-69 so close, New Haven is the best location without having…
Bank Scammers Working Local Accounts: Be Aware
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Notice to all Antwerp Exchange Bank customers: We were notified this past Saturday night (October 25th) that a number of individuals in the area were receiving a cell phone text, stating that our customers’ VISA debit cards had been frozen. (Our bank was not the only one affected.) The notice included directions to respond to…
Antwerp Seniors Recognized
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By Tim Copsey Antwerp – The weather was perfect for Senior night festivities and football as the Antwerp varsity team closed out the home portion of their 2014 schedule here Friday night. The opponent this week was the Sherwood Fairview Apaches and they took home the victory 35-7. The Senior night recognition was bitter sweet…
Sectional Game Not a Problem for Bulldogs
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On Friday October 24th, 2014 the New Haven Bulldogs advanced to round 2 of the IHSAA 4-A sectionals with a big win over Logansport High School, 38-14. Tremon Jackson had a stellar night for the Bulldogs, scoring 4 touchdowns. Jackson logged 41 rushing yards and 85 receiving yards for New Haven. Also pitching in for…
