Educator John Basinger takes over as PEVS Superintendent

The transition began as Pat Ross, the Paulding Exempted Village Superintendent, will officially take her new position at Antwerp Local School District on January 1 and the PEVS School Board named John Basinger as interim Superintendent, starting January 2, until the board is able to find a permanent replacement. John has been married to his…

Elma Ruth McClure

Elma Ruth McClure, age 100 died Monday, December 17 at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding, Ohio. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio, on December 8, 1912 the daughter of Willie and Viletta (Taylor) Michael. On January 14, 1934 she married Floyd McClure, who preceded her in death on January 26, 1985. She was…

Grace V. Agler

Grace V. Agler, 97, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Parkview Nursing Center, Edgerton, Ohio. She was born on July 12, 1915 in Mark Center, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Maude (Graves) Gecowets. She was a 1933 graduate of Rockford High School, Rockford, Ohio. On December 22, 1933 she was united in…

UPDATED: PHS Wrestlers Win Against Ayersville

Paulding hosted their only home wrestling meet Monday, December 17 Paulding took on Ayersville and Columbus Grove at home in Wrestling. The boys did great, but lost the first meet against Columbus Grove. Paulding wrestled Ayersville after the Pilots took on the Bulldogs. Paulding worked hard and surprised the heck out of the Defiance County…

Woodlan High’s Blake Miller honored by Colts

Blake Miller, senior at Woolan Jr. Sr. High was named to the Indianapolis Colts high school academic all-star team. The colts along with the Indiana football coaches association formed a committee to select a senior player representing each offensive and defensive position regardless of size school. Blake was named the Tight End academic all-star. Blake…

Raider Wrestling still undefeated

Wayne Trace Wrestling entered last week with two duel meets scheduled. Wrestling on Tuesday night at Antwerp they picked up wins over Antwerp and Fairview. Thursday night they moved their record to 6-0 in duels with two highly contested wins over Tinora and Ayersville. After Thursday night, the Raider squad has beaten all GMC teams.…