Category: School

Vantage Adult Education Robert Brandt Scholarship Winner Announced

Parker Mihm, a 2022 Vantage high school graduate of the Network Systems program, was awarded the Vantage Adult Education Robert Brandt Scholarship, presented by the Paulding County Foundation.  The Robert Brandt Adult Education Scholarship was established in 2014 in memory of Bob Brandt, Vantage’s first superintendent. The $500.00 scholarship is awarded to Vantage high school…

Vantage Adult Education Honors Nursing Graduates

Vantage Career Center honored six students of the Adult Education Practical Nursing Program by holding a special pinning ceremony, which highlighted the graduates’ efforts, success and dedication to the nursing profession as they advance in their careers.  Vantage Adult Education Director Angie Fahy opened the program and welcomed family and friends who attended the ceremony…

SPYKER AWARDED NATIONAL RURAL & SMALL TOWN AWARD

Antwerp High School senior Leila Spyker has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Spyker was awarded the National Rural and Small Town Award in August. This National Recognition Program grants underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connects students with universities across the…

Raider Paige Alber Breaks Records in Volleyball

Wayne Trace Lady Raiders traveled to Tiger Country on Monday evening, August 27th for some high school volleyball action. Liberty Center defended their home court against the Raiders in both JV and Varsity action. Varsity – Liberty Center over Wayne Trace: 25-14, 18-25, 11-25, 25-6, 15-10 Junior Varsity – Liberty Center over Wayne Trace: 15-25,…

PEVS Welcomes New Educators

Pictured here are the new educators at Paulding Exempted Village Schools for the 2023-24 school year. School starts on August 22nd. (L-R): Stephanie Smith, PES Intervention; Cindy Durliat, District Speech Pathologist; Asia Arellano, PES 5th Grade; Katelyn LaFountain, 7th Grade Math; Alli Hefner, OES Preschool;, Kate Estle, PES Intervention;, Andrea Mead, PHS Phys Ed and…

Paulding County Hospital Donates Back to Antwerp, Paulding & Wayne Trace Schools Athletic Departments

Paulding County Hospital donates back to all three area schools. Antwerp, Paulding and Wayne Trace schools all received a donation to their athletic departments from Paulding County Hospital within the past few weeks.  In the spring, Paulding County Hospital offered sports physicals to local athletes during the school day. Sports physicals were performed at all…

CMH Foundation Scholarship Recipients

The Community Memorial Hospital Foundation would like to congratulate Kristin Wannemacher, a graduate of Wayne Trace High School, for being chosen as a recipient of the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship for 2023. Ms. Wannemacher will be attending Northwest State Community College this fall majoring in accounting. The Community Memorial Hospital Foundation would like to…

PHS Class of 1949 Meet for 74th Anniversary Reunion

Paulding High School Class of 1949 held their 74th anniversary reunion on Saturday June 24th 2023 at The Pancake House, 18187 US 24 Cecil, OH. Six graduates and classmates attended, along with several spouses and family members. Pictured left to right are: Kenneth Woodring, Winfield, KS; Ben Manz, Paulding; Robert Whirrett, Noblesville, IN; Carl Thompson,…

NSCC PHLEBOTOMY AND MEDICAL ASSISTING GRADUATES CELEBRATED AT CEREMONY

During a special pinning ceremony recently held at Northwest State Community College, seven students from the NSCC’s phlebotomy technician certificate program, and one graduate from the medical assisting degree program were recognized. Both options lead to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their…

2023 Fairview FFA Officer Training

 By: Elizabeth Bok Every year the new officer team meets in the summer for 2-3 days to bond, work on the calendar for the upcoming year, and work on anything else that needs to be done. This year the team started off with some fun team bonding exercises. Then they went through the duties of…

Vantage Career Center Carpentry House Auction Set

Over the last year, Carpentry students at Vantage Career Center used their skills to build a new home construction in collaboration with the Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation. The 1800 sq. ft. home is scheduled to be sold at public auction on July 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.  The 1-story structure is located at…

Paulding Athletic Boosters Hosts Dinner Fundraiser

The Paulding Athletic Boosters are hosting their annual Pork Chop Dinner fundraiser on August 10th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This is an eat-in or carry-out dinner at the Paulding High School. Tickets required to pick up meals. Meal will include 6oz lightly breaded boneless pork chop, mashed potatoes & gravy, buttered corn, homestyle noodles, and dinner…

Contract extended for Mastodon WBB head coach Maria Marchesano

Purdue University Fort Wayne and women’s basketball head coach Maria Marchesano have agreed to a contract extension, Director of Athletics Kelley Hartley Hutton announced on Thursday. Marchesano, who led Purdue Fort Wayne to the 2023 Horizon League semifinals in Indianapolis, now has her contract extended through the 2027-28 season. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Coach…