We had a very successful fundraiser, because of our awesome supporters. The totals are not all calculated yet, but we know we made quite a bit more than last year. We fed about the same amount as last year, around 250 people. The taco bar, which appeared to go over very well. The meal was…
Lutheran Health Network Regional President and CEO Mike Poore was among a group of special guests at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital for the official signing of the Levels of Care Bill SEA 360. According to an advisory distributed by the office of Governor Eric Holcomb, the bill requires the Indiana State Department of Health to…
Paulding, OH: This week at Kiwanis, members met over lunch as usual and listened to the heartfelt stories of this week’s speaker, Marsha Yeutter from the Paulding Senior Center. Yeutter has been the director of the Senior Center in Paulding for 17 years and has worked in the senior services field for 30 years. She…
Due to abuse of the recycling drop off site in the Village of Oakwood, the WMEA Program will no longer have it as a recycling drop off site effective immediately. This will affect not only Oakwood, but also Melrose and Junction. This is an unfortunate situation for those communities in Paulding County. The problem of people…
January 31, 2018 (Van Wert) Van Wert County of Developmental Disabilities (VWCBDD) has been in our community for over fifty years, providing services and funds to meet the needs of those with disabilities. The board has a network of over 100 dedicated employees providing an array of services for individuals and families in the community.…
Five providers specializing in areas such as trauma surgery, cardiology and electrophysiology have recently joined Lutheran Health Physicians. Alison Fecher, MD, FACS, is a trauma surgeon who treats patients who have severe, life-threatening blunt force and penetrating injuries. Dr. Fecher earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.…
Defiance, OH. Local ag applicator, Gaerte Ag Service LLC, has been actively participating in the Partnership for Ag Resource Management for the past two years, and recently became a corporate member, to increase sales of products and services that reduce phosphorus fertilizer losses from cropland. In 2011 with support from the Great lakes Protection Fund,…
On March 1st from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. the Paulding County Senior Center is hosting a “Volunteer Social” to introduce the community to the 5 County “Black Swamp Walk to End Alzheimer’s”. The Committee is looking for community leaders to start teams and help promote the event within Paulding County. If anyone is interested join…
Community Memorial Hospital of Hicksville, OH, is proud to announce that Betty Clevinger has been selected for the Chief Nursing Officer position. Betty will be assuming the role when the current CNO, Jane Zachrich, retires at the end of March. Betty started at CMH in the dietary department in 1991. Soon she moved on to…
Community Memorial Hospital has announced that Dr. James Gray, family physician, will once again be practicing in Ohio, beginning Feb 13th. Dr. Gray currently has a family practice office in Auburn, Indiana at the DeKalb Health Medical Offices, but is thrilled to now start practicing closer to home. Dr. Gray previously had a practice in…
The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their shadows today, predicting a longer than normal winter. With more snow, ice and cold temperatures expected, the Ohio Department of Aging reminds older Ohioans how to protect themselves from winter’s ill effects and reminds all Ohioans to check…
This week at Kiwanis member, Naomi Nicely, introduced the guest speaker, Joe Fisher, who presented on behalf of a program called Delay the Disease. Every Tuesday, Joe and many other passionate therapists work with people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s is a progressive disease of the nervous system which can affect a…
Save the date of Tuesday March 6 on your calendars! Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services is holding a Taco Bar fundraiser at the Paulding OSU Extension Center at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. Meal will be take-out or dine-in. A wonderful supper will be served from 5-6:30, with 4 serving lines going at once. Menu: Taco…
