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R. Paul Bidlack

Grover Hill, OH R. Paul Bidlack, 92 of Grover Hill, Ohio died Thursday, September 14 at Vancrest of Van Wert. Paul was born on October 9, 1924 in Grover Hill. His Parents were Edna (McClure) Bidlack and Aaron Ray Bidlack, both deceased. He was married on October 2, 1943 to Shirley A. Thrasher who preceded…

Little Raiders Earn 5 Star Rating

The Wayne Trace Little Raiders Preschools were awarded a 5 Star Rating for Step Up to Quality. This rating is awarded by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The Little Raiders Preschool Program was recognized for promoting learning and development programs that meet stringent child development standards…

New Fibar for Playground

The Grover Hill Elementary PTO fundraiser began Friday, September 1 and ends on Friday, September 15.  All money raised from the PTO fundraiser goes toward paying for assemblies, field trips and reward days.  Staff and students at GHE appreciates the PTO for their assistance in purchasing some much needed fibar for the playground.  This additional…

Fundamentals about small business

Mrs. Amie Ashworth of Grover Hill School works with Jake Downing during the school day teaching him Science and Social Studies. For the last few weeks, they have been discussing economics with a focus on Entrepreneurship. They discussed wants/needs, producer/consumer, marketing/advertising, donations, customer service, and surveys. To learn the fundamentals about small business Mrs. Ashworth…

Grover Hill students help out classmates

Students at Grover Hill Elementary School wanted to help when classmates lost their mother.  As soon as students heard about her death, they decided they wanted to raise money for the Elston/Cutright family. The Student Council and advisor, Mrs. Jessica Davis, put together a few FUNdraiser days to help the family out. One day, the…

Grover Hill January Students of the Month

Front (L-R) Brady Miller, Kathleen Stoller, Macy Doster, Brielle Sheets, Lexi Moore, Allsion Schilt, Mary Lands and Nick Fleming.  Back (L-R) Olivia Tarlton, Madison Densmore, Audrey Dougal, Minuet Thomas, Leah Bland, Luke Miller, Cheyenne Brimmer, Ximena deLeon and Logan Schnepp.

Crystal Marie Elston

Crystal Marie Elston, 34, of Grover Hill, passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on December 4, 1982, in Van Wert, the daughter of Brenda Sue (Mosier) Nantz who survives in Grover Hill and Gregory Lee German surviving of Fort Wayne. She is also…

IN-School Book Shop at Grover Hill

Grover Hill students along with the Grover Hill PTO took part in the Free Christmas Book Shop. The In-School Book Shop was held in the library for 2 days before Christmas, giving all kids the opportunity to shop. PTO moms help students browse the selection of books for all ages of siblings and parents. The…

Wayne Trace Spelling Bee

On Monday, December 19th, 2016, Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary hosted the annual School Spelling Bee. After 32 rounds, Anna Miller became victorious, correctly spelling the word “vulpine.”  Anna is the daughter of Derek and Kim Miller, and she is in the 6th grade.  Libby Meraz came in a close second after a long, competitive…

Darwin W. “Hook” McClure

GROVER HILL:  Darwin W. “Hook” McClure age 81 passed away on December 9th, 2016 at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9th, 1935 in Paulding County.  He is survived by his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Sharon (Hartzog) whom he married on August…

Fire Safety Week

Fire week with Sparky Mrs.Beth Bauer and Mrs.Kim Walls’ Kindergarten classes from Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary visited the Grover Hill Fire Department in honor of fire prevention week. The students enjoyed climbing in the trucks, getting checked out in the EMS, trying on fire gear, rolling up hoses and visiting Sparky the Fire Dog.…