IPFW men’s cross country head coach Mike Fruchey has announced the signing of three high school senior student-athletes: Robert Peck (Fort Wayne, Ind./Snider H.S.), Erik Buchan (Antwerp, Ohio/Antwerp H.S.), and Alexander Barton (Fort Wayne, Ind./Bishop Dwenger H.S.) to a National Letter of Intent to compete for the Mastodons starting with the 2016 season. Buchan was…
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Woodlan Graduate Honored in Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
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Lori Hissong Knoblauch, a 1991 graduate of Woodlan High School, was honored on April 30, 2016 at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle with a banquet following in Indianapolis. Lori was named to the silver anniversary team. Lori helped lead her Woodlan team to four conference championships, three conference tourney titles and…
Vantage Receives $500,000 Grant for RAMTEC Robotics
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The Precision Machining, Electricity, and Industrial Mechanics programs at Vantage recently received the news that they were awarded an Ohio Straight A Grant for $500,000 through the Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative (RAMTEC) which is housed at Tri-Rivers Career Center in Marion. These grant monies will be used to supplement the two programmable…
Payne Library Mural Project Has Begun
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Through the generous support of the Paulding County Foundation and the Payne Branch Friends of the Library, work has begun on the 86′ x 6.5′ foot mural on the side of the Payne Library. Ten students started the work this past weekend, measuring and marking the six-section community art piece entitled “The Story of Payne.”…
Burkley Honors George Clemens IV as a 2016 Division III State Wrestling Champion
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Columbus—Today, State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) presented a resolution to George Clemens, honoring him as a 2016 Division III State Wrestling Champion. “I was proud to see George Clemens further his wrestling career and obtain a spot on the state tournament podium,” said Rep. Burkley. “With his dedication and perseverance, I expect we will see…
Curtis Smith visits Divine Mercy Catholic School
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During Catholic Schools Week celebration, Curtis Smith from 21Alive, visited the students at Divine Mercy Catholic School in Payne. Curtis shared information about being a weather forecaster and all that is involved in doing so. Everyone enjoyed the presentation and were very happy he was able to come and share with us while he was…
DARE is Back in Paulding County
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Fifth and sixth graders at Divine Mercy have spent the last ten weeks with Officer Nick Mendez, who taught the students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives. Officer Mendez covered topics from peer pressure, effective communication, bullying, effects of drugs on health, resistance strategies, risk and consequences, responsible decision making,…
WLS Chimes Choir Plays for Van Crest Residents
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The WLS 6th-8th Grade Chimes Choir recently traveled to Vancrest of Antwerp Assisted Living to share their musical talent with the residents. The students played a few different songs for the residents while they were there. The Chimes Choir also plays several times a year at both Christ and Zion Lutheran churches. They practice every…
Payne Elementary Once Again Wins County Reading Competition!
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For the second year in a row, Payne Elementary School’s Battle of the Books team was victorious in this countywide reading competition. The team, made up of a fifth grader and five six graders, answered more questions correctly to ease out a win over Grover Hill’s team during the April 13th finals. The Battle of…
Klopfenstein Awarded Outstanding Senior Award from CFAES
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Gary Klopfenstein, of Haviland, Ohio, has been selected as one of 20 students to win the 2016 Outstanding Senior Award from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University. Award winners are selected via a competitive process, and are evaluated on excellence and demonstrated personal and professional growth in…
Paulding FFA Members Are Growing
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By: Chantal Monnier, Reporter The Paulding FFA Chapter and FFA Alumni members have been busy preparing for their annual plant event. From mixing soils, planting seeds, transplanting plant starts to labeling, cleaning and watering, the students have been learning in a hands-on environment. They have enhanced their knowledge of plant products and greenhouse operations, while…
Vantage FCCLA Collects/Donates for Humane Society
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FCCLA members from Vantage Career Center Megan McKee, Stacey Partin, and Breanne Magner donated idem’s to Kari Kuhn at the Van Wert Humane Society. The group collected $471.43 from a recent Jeans Day held at the school. The group spent money at Walmart on supplies and presented a check to the Shelter
Arnold Takes Superintendent Position after Gerber Retires
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The Allen County Educational Service Center along with the Western Buckeye Educational Service Center through months of planning and collaboration has created a partnership for sharing a Superintendent between both agencies. The Allen County ESC Board of Education and the Western Buckeye ESC Board of Education are pleased to formally announce that Mr. Stephen Arnold…
