My name is Melanie Forrer. I am a lifelong resident of Payne, Ohio and a graduate of Wayne Trace High School, and Ohio Northern University. Together, my husband Mike and I have three children who have graduated from Wayne Trace, and our youngest son is currently a Sophomore at Wayne Trace. Upon graduation for college,…
The Paulding County Commissioners officially adopted the Paulding County Vision Board’s Comprehensive Community Development Plan on August 27, 2018. The plan has been two years in the making. “It’s taken two years to lay a great foundation for this organization and well worth it too. We now have a plan that is going to guide…
The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, August 24 on the Archbold campus. As part of the meeting, Robbin Wilcox (Executive Director, Development & NSCC Foundation) and Peter Beck (NSCC Foundation Board chairperson) presented a record-setting check for $808,682 to the College from the Northwest State Community College…
The Van Wert County Foundation appoints a new board of trustee member as a long-term trustee retires. Bob Young is retiring from the Board of Trustees. Mr. Young served as a member of the board for 24 years. “We are grateful for his commitment to The Foundation, our mission, and our community. During his time…
The Paulding County District Advisory Council will be accepting resumes from any county resident interested in becoming a Board of Health Member. It is planned to have the selected members assume the position in August 2018. A special District Advisory Council meeting will be held to select the board members. Any questions and or concerns…
The Wayne Trace Local School District Board of Education met in regular session on May 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wayne Trace High School Lecture Room The following members were present: Mr. Pat Baumle, Mrs. Lisa McClure, Mr. Duane Sinn, Mrs. Kori Stoller, Mr. Dick Swary The Pledge of Allegiance was led by…
Mrs. Gayle Etzler is a newly appointed EACS board member. She was appointed to serve out the last two years of her husband, Leland Etzler’s term. Mr. Etzler resigned from the board on January 3. Mrs. Etzler has been in education well over 30 years. She taught 31 years for EACS, most of those years…
Terry Jo Head Shot 2016Terry Jo Lightfoot is seeking re-election as a board member of the East Allen County School Board, District 7E. Lightfoot is currently the Secretary of the EACS School Board. In 2012, she was awarded the highly regarded Outstanding Boardmanship Award from the Indiana State School Board Association. She has been recognized…
The meeting began December 17 with an introduction of many guests who were recognized. Craig Riddell, who is running for this congressional district, is in attendance. He is running against Tony Burkley in the 87th house district for the Republican Primary. Cohen Hitman was the elementary champion for the school-wide spelling bee. He won on…
At the recent East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees meeting, the board along with Dr. Ken Folks recognized the fall sport academic All-State student athletes. The student athletes are: New Haven High School: Volleyball: Hadley Decker; Soccer: Austin Blanton, Pedro Castaneda, Devin Dubbelde, Natalie Close; Heritage Jr. Sr. High: Soccer: Renee Hare, Veronica…
At the recent East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees meeting, the board along with Dr. Ken Folks recognized the 2015 Indiana Cheerleader of the Year, Thet Soe and the Cheer Coach of the Year, Mrs. Julie Lebamoff. Thet Soe, a senior at Woodlan Jr. Sr. High, the only male cheerleader on the squad,…
The Western Buckeye ESC Governing Board held its regular monthly Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Van Wert ESC office. Board President Mr. Billy Poe II welcomed Board members and school personnel to the meeting. Treasurer Kim Jones reviewed the current financial reports, investments and the monthly expenditures with…
