Ann’s Bright Beginnings Summer Program were recently visited by baby bunnies, provided by Wyatt Wilhelm. Wyatt brought several of his bunnies to the center and explained the different breeds and the different parts of a rabbit. He was a very knowledgeable guest! It’s not too late to sign your child up for preschool in September! …
Pictured are approximately 2,000 eyeglasses collected by the Heritage Lions in Hoagland. They are ready to be delivered to Kevin McDermit of the Arcola Lions Club. Here is the journey of recycled eyeglasses in Lions Clubs all over the world: 1. Lions Clubs collect used eyeglasses at various community locations. 2. The glasses are shipped…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Susan Paulus (Caregiver Support Group Leader, Paulding County Senior Center) and Kari Morhart (Director, Paulding County Senior Center) as the guest speakers at the August 31, 2023, club meeting. Susan and Kari came at the invitation of Harry Weibe (Kiwanis Member). Susan spoke to the…
The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, August 25th at the Archbold campus. As part of the meeting, the Board received an update on the Van Wert campus, including ongoing recruitment and fundraising efforts in Van Wert and Paulding counties, as the College begins the process of renovating…
Paulding – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on CR103 south of CR142 in Paulding County, Paulding Township, at approximately 1:54 P.M. on September 4, 2023. A bicycle, operated by Ross Erwin Myers, 12 years of age, of Paulding, was traveling southbound…
Wesley Vaughn, son of Helen and John Vaughn recently completed his required Eagle Scout Service Project. He is a member of Troop 31, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. Wesley’s Eagle Scout Project consisted of the renovation and construction of a memorial garden and stepping stone pathway at the Van Wert…
The Paulding Juvenile Court welcomed newest CASA volunteer, Kari Morhart at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, August 23. Kari is a local Paulding Country resident and chose to become a CASA volunteer to help advocate for the children in the Court. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. The CASA program utilizes its employees…
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Milan Center Feed and Grain will host their 19th Annual Pony Parade. Area children decorate and show off their ponies, carts and wagons. Last year over 60 drivers and 300 riders ranging from ages 4 to 14 participated in this fun annual event for the community. To register for the…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Summer Program has been all over our village this summer. Our local businesses have been so kind to welcome us into their establishments and show us what goes on “behind the scenes”. This picture shows the day we visited The State Bank and Trust! We got to see inside the safe, watch…
West Bend Printing & Publishing will be closed for the Labor Day holiday – MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH. Office will be back open for regular hours on TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH. THANK YOU ALL & HAVE A BLESSED HOLIDAY WEEKEND!
The Creative Economy in Northwest Ohio took center stage for shared conversation on Wednesday, August 23rd at The Niswonger in Van Wert. The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation presenting Van Wert Live events welcomed State Representative Roy Klopfenstein and Angela Meleca of Creative Ohio to share insights on the impact of the live performing arts…
There is so much to do at Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival. Music, crafts, merchant vendors. Some of the other highlighted events planned for the weekend are the tractor pulls, horse pulls and truck show. Friday, September 15th at 5:00 p.m. will be the Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, followed by the Tri-State Super Field Pull…
WOODBURN – Junior Ty Louden was 22 of 32 through the air for 262 yards with four touchdowns to lead the Woodlan Warriors to a 30-16 victory over visiting Central Noble in Friday night non-league football action. Louden’s top target on the night was senior Braden Smith, who hauled in nine catches for 164 yards…
