Archers Came Up Short To Pilots In Districts

NAPOLEON – The Lady Archers of Antwerp put up a valiant fight in the Division IV district semifinals at Napoleon High School Monday night but came up short to a very good Ayersville team in four games. The Pilots took the opener in convincing fashion, rolling to a 25-12 victory, before Antwerp battled, rallied and…

Optimist Club of Van Wert inducts New Officers and Board Members

On Thursday, September 27, The Optimist Club of Van Wert inducted the 2018-2019 officers and board members. 2018-2019 Officers & Board Members include:  Officers are Marie Miller from Brand It Marketing, President; Sean Sauer from Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Vice President; Michelle Gunter from Schrader Realty, Second Vice-President; Diana Cearns from 1st Federal Bank, Past President;…

Rhine McLin Leads Democratic Dinner

The Paulding County Democratic Party held their annual Baked Potato and Chili Supper on Tuesday, October 16. The guest speaker was Rhine McLin from the Ohio Democratic Party. The dinner at the Paulding Eagles was a big hit as usual! Before the speaker arrived, J. Michael Galbraith was there to encourage supporters at the event.…

One Fatality In Rollover Crash

Defiance – The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle crash involving a commercial straight truck and trailer on Wilhelm Road near McCallister Road in Defiance Township on Monday evening, October 29, 2018 at approximately 8:45 P.M. A commercial straight truck while pulling a trailer was operating northbound on…

Stan’s Ramblings

SWISS ARMY KNIFE By: Stan Jordan The term Swiss Army Knife was coined by the American soldiers in WWII due to the difficulty they had in pronouncing “offiziersmesser”, the German name for the officer knife. I got the information from Wikipedia: The Swiss Army knife generally has a main spearpoint blade, as well as various…

State Ranked Edgerton Crush Raiders Earn GMC Crown

By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter HAVILAND – It certainly wasn’t how the Wayne Trace Raiders wanted to complete the home portion of their schedule but with powerhouse Edgerton visiting Raider field, the Raiders knew the task would be difficult. Green Meadows Conference leader, the Bulldogs wasted little time establishing themselves, scoring 22 points in the first…