The New Haven Indiana Moose Lodge Governor Tom Evans donated several “Tommy Moose” stuffed animals to NHPD Chief McKinnon on Thursday the 10th of March. New Haven Police Officers will use the “Tommy Moose” stuffed animal as a comfort aid when officers encounter children who are experiencing a crisis. Mr. Evans provided several of the…
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GRABILL EYE CENTER PARTNERS WITH CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
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A surprise gift from Grabill Eye Center has boosted Christian Community Health Care closer to their Emergency Funding Campaign goal of $31,200.00 by December 31st. The healthcare clinic, located in downtown Grabill, has experienced a serious shortfall in their budget this winter and is working hard to raise the funds needed for clinic operations. CCHC…
Christmas Wishes Filled at Paulding’s Food Pantry
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This time of year can be one of the most difficult for many families. Funds can run tight trying to get friends and family what they want and maybe there isn’t enough left over for basic necessities like food, let alone gifts. There are groups who come through and work hard to ensure that people…
Antwerp Presents New Score Table at Meet the Teams
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The Antwerp School had a fun night with the parents, teams and families of winter sports on Friday, November 20. The first part of the night was when fans could purchase shirts and have the teams and players autograph the articles. While the signing was going on, the girls basketball team was scrimmaging against itself…
School supply & backpack donations to Payne Elem. students
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First Friends Church from Van Wert presented Payne Elementary with book bags loaded with supplies for the new school year. Accepting the donation from Pastors Paul Hamrick and Charles Richtmyer are Principal Jody Dunham and students Ty Tinlin, Kaden Merritt, Alivia Perl and Xander Kohart.
Divine Mercy VBS Children Give Back
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Divine Mercy Catholic Parish of Paulding County celebrated their Vacation Bible School the week of July 20th in Antwerp. On the 2nd day of the program, the students learned about some of the great gifts God gives us. Students also learned about how each of us can be a gift to others. One way the…
Paulding Putnam Electric Co-Op Members Donate Over $12,000
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For those not familiar with Operation Round Up, the idea is to give members the option of having their bills rounded up to the nearest dollar every month, with those extra few cents going to benefit people in need within the co-op’s service territory. Paulding Putnam began doing Operation Round Up in July 2010. Currently,…
Ground Breaking For Bargain Bin
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The ground-breaking took place at the building site on Monday, July 20 with county officials attending including the Commissioners and plenty of hard working ladies for the Bargain Bin! The Bargain Bin has it’s sites on the third location since it’s original opening in 1962. Currently the facility is housed at 118 Perry St. near…
ACDC donates to Antwerp book scholarship fund
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Pictured above is A.C.D.C. President Jim Pendergrast and Mrs. Lynnette Vail representing the Antwerp Academic Boosters receiving a check for $500.00 for book scholarships for graduating seniors of Antwerp High School. Students who have been pride card holders for their high school years are eligible. not shown is Mrs. Kayla Bagley.
Drive By Shoe Drop Off in Van Wert
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First United Methodist Youth is hosting a “Drive By Shoe Drop Off” on Saturday, April 25 from 9am – 12pm at 113 W. Central Ave. in Van Wert. You can drive up to the Central Street doors of the First United Methodist Church and we will come to your car and get your donated bags…
Payne Students collect pet food for local rescue
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The Payne Elementary Student Council recently led a building-wide donation drive to support the Lynn Mansfield Rescue Dog Facility in Antwerp. Dog food, treats, toys, blankets, leashes and assorted other items were collected.
Hicksville Rotary Foundation donates to Defiance County Senior Center
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The Hicksville Rotary Foundation recently made a generous donation to Defiance County Senior Services of Hicksville for the purchase of 40 new chairs at the Hicksville center. The chairs have made lunch and activities more comfortable for our community’s seniors and added a bright touch of freshening up to the Hicksville facility. Over the last…
Scott Fire Dept. receives donation
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The Scott Volunteer Fire Department received a $5000.00 DuPont Pioneer Community Investment Grant for the purchase of a grain rescue tube. This grain rescue tube will help the department better serve the local community and is one of two in 12 surrounding fire departments. The Scott Volunteer Fire Department will also provide aid across neighboring…
