Category: Health

Coming Together in a Time of Crisis

A guest column from StateSenator Rob McColley The crisis that our country and our state currently face are unlike anything I can remember in my lifetime. It is absolutely heartbreaking when looking around at the toll taken on our communities: sports tournaments have been cancelled or indefinitely postponed, businesses and workers are suffering, nursing homes…

OPERATIONAL CHANGES FOR PAULDING COUNTY PROBATE/JUVENILE COURT

The Paulding County Probate/Juvenile Court has issued temporary policies and procedures in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.  Please visit the court’s website at www.pauldingjuvenilecourt.com or call 419-399-8256 for the latest information related to court proceedings, case filings, marriage license applications, and records requests.  We urge everyone to visit CDC.gov for the latest COVID-19 guidelines.

Historic Old Fort Cancels Events Until May 17

Due to the COVID-19 concerns, Historic Old Fort has cancelled all events until May 17th.  This includes the April 4 -Montcalm & Wolfe:  School of Soldier, the April 25 -13th Pennsylvania Garrison, the May 8- Education Day at the Fort, and the May 9-10- Muster on the St. Mary.  The Old Fort will also be…

City of New Haven Response to COVID-19

New Haven, Indiana – Mayor McMichael and his leadership team are monitoring the COVID-19 situation daily in consultation with the Allen County Department of Health to help ensure the safety of the community and city employees. This is our top priority. We want to stress the importance of being prepared. Currently, residents are encouraged to…

School Lunches Available Around the Area

Antwerp Local School: This announcement is for parents with children who receive Free and Reduced Lunches. Lunches will be available for students during the school closure time period Tuesday, March 17 through Friday April 3. Grab and Go lunches will be available for pickup from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 at the Main Event entrance to…

WOODBURN CITY HALL CLOSES

To the Citizens of Woodburn: In an effort to protect the health and general wellbeing of our residents, in particular our elderly population, the City of Woodburn will be closing City Hall to the public from Tuesday, March 17th up to and including Monday, April 20th. Our previously scheduled Board of Works and Public Safety…

H2Ohio Sign-up Deadline Extended For Farmers

The deadline for farmers to submit an application for the H2Ohio program has been extended from March 31, 2020 to June 1, 2020. This is being done to follow Governor Mike DeWine’s orders regarding COVID-19 and limit human-to-human contact. Farmers must work with their local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) to sign up for…

Paulding County Senior Center Closed Through April 6th

The Paulding County Senior Center is following every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The senior population is at higher risk of increased effects of the virus.    As of Monday, March 16, 2020, the Paulding County Commissioners and the Paulding County Emergency Management are requesting that all Paulding County Senior Center activities discontinue…

PC HEALTH DEPT. RELEASES INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19

“The two local residents are not currently experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. They remained in their homes until March 12 because their travel to Italy could have exposed them to the virus,” said Bill Edwards, emergency preparedness coordinator for the Paulding County Health Department. Both coronavirus and influenza are spread by close contact between people and…

Antwerp Food Pantry to Help with COVID-19 Crisis

Dear Parents,  The Antwerp United Methodist Church along with other surrounding churches, would like to offer help to your family during this potential time of need. We are making available once a week times to come to the church building and pick up a supplement package of food to help with having your children home…