2021 is the 4th year for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Paulding County and it was a huge success! 828 wreaths were ordered, this included pick ups and cemetery placements. The ceremony took place at St. Paul Cemetery in Paulding. The VFW Post 587, Paulding Sheriffs Department, Scout troop 312, and Flatrock Junior Farmers…
By: Reporters, Carter Manz and Jaylyn McCloud The Paulding FFA Chapter has had a very fun and eventful year. Despite facing many unforeseen circumstances this last year with the continued pandemic, the chapter has found many new ways to still give back to the community and stay on track with our annual projects. In January,…
ANTWERP, OH Joe Messmann, 70, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana Joe was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on December 1, 1951, a son of Myrtle Rekeweg (Saurer) & the late Glenn Messmann. He worked at Paragon for 34 years. Joe was a big sports fan. He was…
PAULDING, OH: Mary J. Strable, age 82, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Mary was born on June 11, 1939 in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, OH to the late Chester and Dorothy (Snyder) Lytle. On February 11, 1956 she married Thomas Strable who preceded her…
ANTWERP, OH Mark Lucas, 65, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Mark was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on October 4, 1956, a son of the late Marlene (Coles) & Richard Lucas. Mark’s early years were spent alongside his four siblings, singing and playing guitar in the family…
DEFIANCE, OH: Thomas J. Townley, age 73, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Mercy Health – Defiance Hospital. Thomas was born on June 10, 1948 to the late Russell and Lorraine (Bott) Townley in Flint, MI. On March 18, 1967 he married Alyse DeGood, who preceded him in death in 2013. He served…
U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) provided the following statement announcing his re-election bid in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District: “The people who call Ohio home represent the best of our country. It is my greatest honor to represent such hardworking Americans who are committed to our country’s success both at home and abroad. While it is always hard…
John William Phillips, 74, of Hicksville, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Coventry Meadows in Ft. Wayne. John was born in Hicksville on October 17, 1947, a son of the late Ruth (Gloor) & Robert Phillips. John worked for many years at Dietrich Industries. He was a proud Marine, bravely serving his country in…
PAYNE, OH: Theresa M. Baumle, age 94, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, IN. Theresa was born on November 11, 1927 to the late John and Anna (Schall) Linder in Payne, OH. On January 21, 1950, Theresa married Harold Baumle, who preceded her in death on September…
PAULDING, OH: John Straka, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his residence in Paulding, OH. John was born on January 8, 1931 to the late Joseph and Anna (Langel) Straka. On October 9, 1954, he married Maxine Fellers, who survives. For 22 years, John worked for Doty Lithograph before it became…
FLORIDA, OH: Former Paulding County resident, Ruth A. Whitman-Andrew, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding. Ruth was born July 4, 1943 to the late Alonzo and Ruth (Adams) Golliver. She was a bus driver for Wayne Trace Schools for 15 years as well as for Tinora, Ayresville,…
The hotly contested seats in the elections from around the county finally come to their conclusion. The Paulding County Board of Elections released their unofficial tallies last night. See the results here:
CCBanks Productions’ cast of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast invites you all to “Be Our Guest” this November 5, 6, and 7 at the Huber Opera House in Hicksville, Ohio. On Friday and Saturday, the magic begins at 6pm with a celebration dinner that includes prime rib and baked potatoes! Not only will you enjoy…
