Paulding County Hospital welcomed it’s new CEO, Ron Goedde, and bid farewell to Randy Ruge. Ruge has served in the capacity for over five years, turning the hospital around fiscally, and setting new standards for healthcare. On Wednesday, January 9 the employees gathered to meet the new CEO in the administration board meeting area. Ron…
Lutheran Health Network announced December 19, details for St. Joseph Hospital’s replacement facility, which will ultimately be called Lutheran Downtown Hospital. Situated at the southwest corner of Main and Van Buren, the 60-bed acute care hospital will be built across the street from the existing hospital on property that’s currently designated for physician and employee…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Recently, the Paulding SWCD held its 69th Annual Banquet & Supervisor Election “A Community Conservation Celebration”. The community came out to celebrate a year’s worth of many great accomplishments for the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District in the areas of technical assistance, educational programming, nutrient management, ditch maintenance, and…
The Paulding County Hospital and the Paulding County Hospital Foundation have partnered to donate $1,800 to build the Paulding County First Responder Training Facility Shelter. The Shelter will provide protection from the elements during training at the facility by Emergency Medical, Fire, and Law Enforcement personnel. The Foundation and the Hospital are proud to support…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD The Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) aids landowners on a variety of best management practices (BMPs) that aid in the preservation of our soil & water resources. The number of practices that can be installed are numerous, but we want to inform the residents we serve of the…
On Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 3 – 7 p.m. there will be a Benefit Soup and Sandwich Supper with a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and baked goods. This will be held at the Oakwood American Legion Hall at 621 Walnut St. Oakwood, Ohio 45873. This benefit is for Hailey Brittig, who, a year ago,…
The Board of Trustees for Paulding County Hospital announced that Ron Goedde has been appointed CEO effective January 9, 2019. Goedde will fill the position vacated by Randal Ruge who is retiring February 1, 2019 after 17 years with the hospital. Mr. Goedde has been in healthcare for 29 years beginning his career as a…
Blake Schultz, a student at Payne Elementary, approached his student council representatives earlier in the year with an idea to help the victims of the hurricanes. The student council decided to take up a collection at school for an entire week with all donations being given to the local Red Cross. The Payne Elementary students…
Ohio Department of Aging Director Beverley Laubert appointed Erin Pettegrew as the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Pettegrew has served as acting State Ombudsman since December 2017. As State Long-term Care Ombudsman, Pettegrew will continue to promote person-centered care for all of Ohio’s long-term care consumers, putting them at the heart of all care decisions and…
Our spotlight on business this month is Strong Tower Fitness and the business owner, Reta Ptak. Reta has a degree in fitness and nutrition and is an Aerobic & Fitness Association of America certified fitness instructor and Nutritionist. She is also a personal trainer and has been helping people reach their nutritional and fitness goals…
New Addiction Prevention & Recovery Coalition Forming in Paulding County Special Public Meeting There is a newly formed coalition in Paulding County called Citizens of Paulding for Recovery and Prevention (C.P.R.). Their goal is to help prevent life-controlling issues (ie. addictions), assist with recovery those who have life-controlling issues, and help those innocently suffering consequences…
Monday, October 22 Paulding County Hospital provided Stop the Bleed training to 63 members of the Wayne Trace School District. Both educators and administrators were participants in the program. Stop the Bleed is a program launched by the White House in 2015 to transfer battlefield knowledge of first aid to the public sector in response…
On Thursday, September 27, The Optimist Club of Van Wert inducted the 2018-2019 officers and board members. 2018-2019 Officers & Board Members include: Officers are Marie Miller from Brand It Marketing, President; Sean Sauer from Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Vice President; Michelle Gunter from Schrader Realty, Second Vice-President; Diana Cearns from 1st Federal Bank, Past President;…
