In sectional semifinal basketball action at South Adams High School, the Woodlan Warriors advanced to the championship game with a 44-43 victory over Adams Central Friday evening. Trey Yoder led the way for Woodlan with twenty points in the contest and finished off a double-double with eleven rebounds on the night. Yoder also had a…
The Fairview FFA kicked off its yearly FFA week and Pancake Breakfast. Throughout the week, the members had dress-up days and fun activities in class. On Monday, the members didn’t have school, so they did an online activity where they posted a picture with their animals and tagged the FFA Instagram. For Tuesday, the members…
Wayne Trace senior Luke Stouffer was recognized in Columbus earlier this month for receiving second place in the high school division of the Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open. Luke used his knowledge from both his AP Art History and CCP World History classes to compose a critical analysis of American photo journalist Jeff Wid-ener’s The…
Operation Round Up helps fund youth programs, first responders, and community initiatives PAULDING, OH — Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,369 to 9 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. Thanks to the 80% of members who round up their electric bill and donate to this fund,…
The Western Buckeye ESC hosted the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Program on March 3rd at the Vantage Career Center. The Paulding County winners are as follows: Antwerp – Madisyn Peters Paulding – Grace Goyings Wayne Trace – Luke Stouffer – County Winner As the county winner, Luke Stouffer received a $500 scholarship from the Western…
On February 21, 2025, three wrestlers from the Wayne Trace Girls Wrestling Team competed at the Girls Sectionals tournament in Findlay. In the tournament, the top four placers of each weight class advance to the Girls District tournament on March 2, 2025. Karsyn Troth competed in the 125-pound weight class for the Raiders. Troth won…
The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, February 21st at the Archbold campus. As part of the meeting’s agenda, the Board elected its new Chair, Vice Chair and Second Vice Chair for the period of February 2025 to February 2026. Katrina DeGroff (Fulton County) was elected Chair, Mickey…
The Wayne Trace Raiders, Paulding Panthers, and the Antwerp Archers tournament season is just underway on the mats. The county teams had a great day on the mats at the Lima Central Catholic Sectional Tournament on February 22, 2025. Thirteen wrestlers placed in the top four places of their weight classes to qualify for the district meet…
In celebrating West Bend Printing & Publishing’s 20th year in business, West Bend News editors and columnists are offering a prestigious prize to a student who exhibits exemplary writing talent. In this first ever Writing Contest, we call upon fellow essayists and scribblers in Junior High or High School to submit their essay of “What…
The Paulding Panthers fought valiantly but ultimately fell to the Ottawa-Glandorf Titans in a hard-fought District Finals showdown on Saturday, February 22, at Defiance High School. The Titans, led by a strong defensive performance and a balanced offensive attack, pulled away late to secure a 45-32 victory and advance in the postseason. Both teams came…
PHS January Students of the Month are: From L to R is: Freshman: Addison Arend; Sophomore: Myrriah Manz; Junior: Blake Rhonehouse; Senior: Charity Finch
Two big art shows featuring Wayne Trace students opened this past weekend. Lore, a multigenerational exhibit at the Wassenberg Art Center in Van Wert, includes the work of eight Raiders with Best in Show honors going to senior Aiden Lee and Honorable Mentions being received by senior Brooklin Creighton and freshman Lilly Holbrook. This show, which…
The Antwerp Archers picked up their first Green Meadows Conference win of the season as the blue and white recorded a 46-38 victory over Hicksville Friday night. The visiting Aces took the lead after eight minutes of action, doubling up the Archers 10-5 in the opening stanza of the quarter. Antwerp answered in the second…
