The Ohio Department of Aging’s STEADY U Ohio initiative is celebrating the month of September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month and inviting all Ohioans to help them take “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls” to raise awareness of the prevalence of older adult falls and the simple things we can all do to remove hazards…
The Antwerp Police Department has been very active and people have been asking, “What is going on and what are they doing?” For the last couple of weeks the office has responded to numerous calls, but there have been several selected cases out of many to give insight into the workings of the local law…
The City of Defiance through their Parks Department is revamping Holgate Park right now. Oskey Construction is working hard to finish the new shelter that is being put where the previous shelter was located. New playground equipment is also being put in soon. Matt Oskey said the City Parks Director, Rob Cereghin, saved money by…
This week at Kiwanis member Corey Walker introduced Shelby Reinhart, Diversion Officer and Elizabeth Zartman, Chief Probation Officer with the Paulding County Juvenile Court. In 2017 there was a 3-year grant given to the court through the Department of Youth Services. These funds were used to create the Paulding County Diversion Program. The diversion program…
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…
Payne Fire Chief Leroy Anderson taking possession of the 16 Scott SCBA and Mask, from Terry Schaffer of Warren Fire Equipment. This purchase was made possible from the FEMA Grant the Payne Fire Department received in the amount of 101,620.00. The balance of the FEMA Grant will be used to purchase Turnout Gear.
“Snow Squalls” to Hit Much of Indiana Isolated snowstorms and gusty winds could create white outs and dangerous driving conditions Isolated snowstorms combined with persistent and gusty winds are set to hit much of Indiana this evening and on Friday. The Indiana Department of Transportation and National Weather Service advise that these sudden, intense…
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that herbicide treatments are scheduled for various counties throughout INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, beginning Tuesday, September 7, weather permitting. Motorists may encounter slow-moving vehicles on state and federal roadways (listed below), as crews work to spray more than 4,000 acres of state right-of-way for invasive/noxious. With effective herbicide applications,…
Freezing Rain Predicted Overnight for Far Northern Indiana The National Weather Service has declared winter weather advisories for five northern Indiana counties, predicting chances for freezing rain and sleet overnight, with the highest chances north of U.S. 30. Snow may begin impacting northern and central Indiana during the evening rush on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations…
In recognition of Fire Safety Week Monica and Zack from the Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department visited the Woodburn Branch Library Friday, October 9. They talked about what to do if you have a fire at your house and they showed the children all their equipment they wear when they go out to fight a fire. …
The Milan Township Fire Department has just been finished and will have their Open House on September 13. Residents are invited to see the sister department to the Woodburn FD across from Woodlan High School at the corner of Woodburn and Webster Roads. Like always, the fire department is looking for volunteers. If you are…
The Auglaize Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary, located at the corner of SR 637 and Rd. 169 are hosting their annual ice cream social on Saturday, August 1st from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The menu includes homemade ice cream, sandwiches, pies, chips and beverages. Carry outs are also available. Special appearance by Lifelight, weather permitting, and Deputy Gary…
The Ohio House of Representatives Agriculture and Rural Development Committee received a status update today from State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey and Executive Vice President Jim Chakeres of the Ohio Poultry Association regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or avian flu), an extremely contagious virus that primarily affects domestic poultry and is believed to be…
