David L. Williamson

SHERWOOD, OH: David L. Williamson, age 70, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence. David was born on November 16, 1953 in Paulding County, OH to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Treece) Williamson. On May 1, 1998, he married Raye Mays, who survives. For 27 years, David worked for GM Powertrain in…

Wayne Trace Senior Brooks Laukhuf Signs with Ohio Dominican University

Wayne Trace senior boys basketball standout Brooks Laukhuf recently signed to further his academic and athletic career at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus. Shown above are (front, l-r) Rachel Laukhuf (mother), Brooks Laukhuf and Chris Laukhuf (father). In the back row are Wayne Trace Boys Basketball Head Coach and Athletic Director Jim Linder, Tanner Laukhuf…

PCAF Launches Matching Campaign for ‘Giving Tuesday’ – November 28th

By: Erica Noggle The Paulding County Area Foundation is thrilled to announce its participation in Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that encourages individuals, businesses, and communities to come together and support local causes. To mark this special occasion, the Foundation is launching a matching campaign, pledging to match donations dollar-for-dollar, up to a…

Patrol Looks To Reduce Fatal Crashes This Thanksgiving Holiday

COLUMBUS – Traditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the busiest travel periods each year. As Ohioans and our visitors travel throughout the state, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers will be enforcing safe driving. Troopers will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers and those failing to wear a safety belt from Wednesday, November…

Cooper Family Foundation donates to OVFD

Oakwood Volunteer Fire Department extends it’s deepest gratitude to the Cooper Family Foundation for the funds donated to purchase 30 sections of 50 feet long, 2.5 inch hose, three 2.5 inch-to-2.5 inch Gated Wyes, and three 2.5 inch-to-1.5 inch Gated Wyes. This new hose & the Gated Wyes are made of durable, lightweight materials that…