The Payne Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Payne Relief 5K on July 25, 2015 for the local food bank. Run or walk to raise money to stock up the local food bank. Everyone will receive a t-shirt with a pre-registration. Start time is 8:00 a.m. and you can also register that day. First and…
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Major Flooding Forcing Road Closures; Power Outages Next
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Along with May, June has broken rain fall records in Ohio even before this latest weather event. Water is filling streams and rivers faster than can be carried away. At the same time catch basins in towns are also plugging from the debris brought in from the flow. State Road 49 in Antwerp is closed…
Happy Birthday, Stan!
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We at the West Bend News would like to wish Stan Jordan a Happy 91st Birthday! If you see Stan, remember to wish him a happy Birthday!
The Hunting Owl – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; Sue Shuherk Retires from the PCHBy: Stan Jordan The above picture is of a carving of an owl taken by Jarrison Steiner at the corner of CR 45 and the River Rd. east. This wise old owl is watching over the ravine as a guard and also for his food. The…
Ohio House Agriculture Committee Receives Status Update on Avian Flu
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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…
Ann’s Kids learn about Community building
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Ann’s Bright Beginnings daycare children learned all about building a town and all of the things a town needs to thrive. We then designed our very own town which we were very proud of! Mrs. Peggy Emerson, Paulding County Chamber director, was our guest for the day. In back with Mrs. Emerson are: Madi Schilt,…
Paulding County Area Foundation awards scholarships by an anonymous donor
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The Paulding County Area Foundation has announced the recipients of the Anonymous Donor Scholarship to the six Paulding County graduates of the Class of 2015. The $1,000.00 scholarships have been awarded to: Collin Perry, Antwerp High School: Collin plans to study Journalism/Sports Media at Butler University. He is the son of Angel and Jan Perry.…
Donald R. Hammon
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Donald R. Hammon, 81, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born on March 22, 1934 to Raymond and Laura (Meyer) Hammon in Florida, Ohio. On November 20, 1955 he married Arleta (Littlejohn) Hammon, who survives. Don was a lifelong member of…
Hicksville Hosts Fireman’s Convention
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This year is the third time the village of Hicksville has hosted the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention. This event began on Friday, June 19 and finished at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The first year for Hicksville to host this was in 1933, then again in 1990. The association was founded in 1874. The…
Ted B. Garmyn
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Ted B. Garmyn, 82, of Defiance, died at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2015. He was born in Convoy, OH on October 1, 1932 to the late Prosper J. Garmyn and Wanda (Keeler) Garmyn. On February 7, 1953 he was married to Holly (Bissell) Garmyn at St. Mary’s-Antwerp, OH. He is survived…
2015 Ribfest River Run 5K
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Antwerp’s 2015 Ribfest River Run 5K was well attended with 114 participants (4 of which ended up not running). 22 of the 110 who ran were in the 14 and under category (this age group continues to grow each year!). Money raised from this event went to the Antwerp Community Development Committee and they have…
One Injured in Commercial Vehicle Crash on State Route 637
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Grover Hill – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle injury crash that occurred on State Route 637 north of Grover Hill. At 2:20a.m. this morning, a 2012 Volvo semi-tractor trailer operated by Gregory Burns of Marion, Ohio was traveling southbound on State Route 637 north of…
Antwerp 5th grader, Kniceley, regional poster contest winner
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Antwerp Elementary 5th grader Morgan Kniceley competed this year in the Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest sponsored by the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness and the Paulding County EMA. Not only was she a school winner, but her poster was sent on to regional judging where she was also declared a regional winner. Her…
