Category: Community

Travel in Many Indiana Counties Restricted to Emergencies Only

Subzero Temperatures, Strong Winds Monday Will Make Driving DifficultFORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) advises motorists that travel conditions tonight and tomorrow are expected to be difficult and to abide by local travel advisories, avoiding travel if possible. All counties in Northeast Indiana are currently under a “Watch” or “Warning” status,…

Sheriff: Level 2 Snow Emergency

Travel is dangerous right now.Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers has issued a Level 2 Road Advisory for Paulding County. This Level 2 Road Advisory means that roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and most of the roadways could be icy. Only those individuals who feel it is necessity to travel should be…

Raiders Teardown Napoleon

Wayne Trace is now 4-1!  Ouch! The first quarter was tough on the home team. Napoleon boys basketball team travelled to Wayne Trace on Saturday, January 4th. The boys game was a tight match the first quarter with the Wildcats pushing their weight around, nearly doubling the Raiders score. Opening second quarter the home team…

Antwerp Girls Fall to Hicksville

Two close rivals compete at Antwerp in the first game of the new year on Friday, January 3rd. Earlier in the girls basketball year Antwerp won against the Aces in the Route 49 tournament, giving them the first win of the season. This game came out different for the teams. The young ladies from Antwerp…

Late-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in Ohio

Late-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in OhioLate-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in Ohio Muzzleloader season opens Jan. 4 COLUMBUS, OH – As the calendar turns to 2014, Ohio hunters have another opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when muzzleloader season opens Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Deer-muzzleloader season…

UPDATED: Level 2 Snow Emergency CANCELLED

Limit travel to what is necessary considering the conditions.As of 8:00 a.m. on January 3, 2014, Sheriff Jason K. Landers has lifted the Level 2 Road Advisory for Paulding County. This doesn’t mean that all of the roads are in the best condition at this time. There may possibly be a significant number of roads…

INDOT Maintains Full Callout of Plow Trucks

Heavy snow and strong winds make for difficult driving conditions on most state roadsFORT WAYNE, Ind. – Heavy snowfall during the overnight and morning hours in the Northeast Indiana District of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has made for difficult driving conditions on most interstates, U.S. highways, and state routes across the area, despite…

***WINTER WEATHER UPDATE***

Here’s a brief summary of what I expect to occur over the next few hours for the area:1.) Light to moderate snow will continue into the late morning, possibly early-afternoon, before tapering off. Some periods of heavier snow and reduced visibilities are possible, especially as the surface-low moves to our east, and causes some heavier…

Wayne Trace Shoots Down Warriors

The Wayne Trace Raiders travelled to take on the Warriors at the Woodlan gymnasium outside of Woodburn on Friday, December 27, 2013. The Raiders won the JV game by a 16 point margin with a 47-31 victory over the home team. The second game started with Wayne Trace getting the jump ball and Corbin Linder…

Antwerp Climbs to the Top at Route 49 Tournament

A Nice New Year’s Gift the boys brought to the community.Annually the Route 49 boys basketball tournament takes place at various schools on the Ohio State highway. Last year the Antwerp school hosted the event. This year all four schools travelled back north to the town of Edon. The event took place Friday and Saturday,…

Paulding County LEPC Received Grant

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) just announced Paulding County received a grant for the amount of $5950 for the training of personnel for the conducting Hazardous Material assessments. The statement reads: The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved eight hazardous materials training grants totaling $334,550 to state and local government agencies across…

Stutzman named ‘Friend of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives’ Nine members of Indiana’s congressional delegation recognized in 2013

Indianapolis – U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman (R-03) was recently recognized by the Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives as a “Friend of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives.” Rep. Stutzman, along with several other members of Indiana’s congressional delegation, received this honor for steadfast leadership and support of the issues and policies important to Indiana’s electric cooperatives.…