The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency once again, would like to recognize the over 70 volunteers, who on two separate occasions, people young and old, came out and filled sandbags to help those in need, in Paulding County. Now, the time has come to gather those sandbags in each of the three communities of Antwerp,…
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New Law Firm Opens in Paulding
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North of the Courthouse in Paulding a satellite office of Putman Law Offices opened in Paulding this past week with a ribbon cutting. The event had people from all over the county watching the grand opening. Shaun Putman and Rachel Franklin, both attorneys at this office, also work in Van Wert. This office will…
Local youth participate in Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
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Megan Niese from Miller City High School and Maggie Wilson from Antwerp High School represented Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op in the 2015 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. The high school seniors-to-be gained a personal understanding of American history, their role as a citizen and insight to the important roles electric cooperatives play in…
Payne Relief 5K
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The Payne Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Payne Relief 5K on July 25, 2015 for the local food bank. Run or walk to raise money to stock up the local food bank. Everyone will receive a t-shirt with a pre-registration. Start time is 8:00 a.m. and you can also register that day. First and…
Anna (Marge) Clem
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ANTWERP, OH Anna (Marge) Clem, 88, of Antwerp passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, Ohio. She was born on March 12, 1927 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Walter and Lucinda (Carter) Brofford. On April 6, 1946 she married Rolland G Clem Sr. in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He died…
Major Flooding Forcing Road Closures; Power Outages Next
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Along with May, June has broken rain fall records in Ohio even before this latest weather event. Water is filling streams and rivers faster than can be carried away. At the same time catch basins in towns are also plugging from the debris brought in from the flow. State Road 49 in Antwerp is closed…
Happy Birthday, Stan!
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We at the West Bend News would like to wish Stan Jordan a Happy 91st Birthday! If you see Stan, remember to wish him a happy Birthday!
The Hunting Owl – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; Sue Shuherk Retires from the PCHBy: Stan Jordan The above picture is of a carving of an owl taken by Jarrison Steiner at the corner of CR 45 and the River Rd. east. This wise old owl is watching over the ravine as a guard and also for his food. The…
Paulding County Area Foundation awards scholarships by an anonymous donor
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The Paulding County Area Foundation has announced the recipients of the Anonymous Donor Scholarship to the six Paulding County graduates of the Class of 2015. The $1,000.00 scholarships have been awarded to: Collin Perry, Antwerp High School: Collin plans to study Journalism/Sports Media at Butler University. He is the son of Angel and Jan Perry.…
Two Local Students PLACE at State Track events
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Allison Schwarzbek recently earned 7th in the OHSAA state track competition in the 300 metter hurdles. Allison will be a senior this year at Fairview High School. She enjoys track and cross country. Congratulations Allison! Sam Williamson earned a 3rd place ranking in the 3200 meter run at the OHSAA State Track competition. He will…
Ted B. Garmyn
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Ted B. Garmyn, 82, of Defiance, died at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2015. He was born in Convoy, OH on October 1, 1932 to the late Prosper J. Garmyn and Wanda (Keeler) Garmyn. On February 7, 1953 he was married to Holly (Bissell) Garmyn at St. Mary’s-Antwerp, OH. He is survived…
2015 Ribfest River Run 5K
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Antwerp’s 2015 Ribfest River Run 5K was well attended with 114 participants (4 of which ended up not running). 22 of the 110 who ran were in the 14 and under category (this age group continues to grow each year!). Money raised from this event went to the Antwerp Community Development Committee and they have…
My Big Day at the RibFest – Stan Jordan
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By: Stan Jordan As usual, at 8:00 a.m., we attended the pancake and sausage breakfast at the EMS building. The food was great and I met some old friends of mine. Along about noon, I visited the Ribfest at the Firehouse. Three of the Fireman took me around and showed and explained the new firetruck.…
