Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s employees and facilities underwent a 3-day comprehensive safety inspection through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP) was administered by Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, the co-op’s statewide organization. This inspection is performed every three years. Overall, the cooperative and its employees earned high marks, receiving the highest score…
Antwerp Elementary 2021-2022 School Supplies • Mark all supplies clearly with the first and last student name including clothing and shoes. • NO MECHANICAL PENCILS or individual sharpeners are allowed in elementary. • Sharpen all pencils at home before the first day of class. • Trapper Keepers are not allowed in elementary. • Wheeled backpacks…
Frank Willard Dunham was not a veteran, but a solid businessman who became very popular among the citizens of Paulding County. His story starts as Frank was born January 28, 1856 in Lucas, Richland County, Ohio. The son of James S. and Francis Cornelia (Davis) Dunham. His father, James was born around 1827 in Delaware…
The Paulding County Economic Development office has hired a new Office Manager. Kristen Schilt has been chosen to assist Director Tim Copsey and lead the county office that continues to grow. A Paulding High School alum and 2019 Bowling Green State University graduate, Schilt is familiar with Paulding County and the region. Recent employment with…
The 2021 Gem of the year selected by the Antwerp Chamber Gem Committee is going to a hard working, community minded, individual – Laurel Hopkins. The Chamber received numerous nominations, and it was a difficult decision for the committee. Other nominees included Denise Coleman, Larry Ryan, Reggie Clem, Barry Delong, Wyatt Cline, Antwerp Ball Association,…
By: Mark Holtsberry Thomas Barzelia Holland was an attorney, one of the leading members of the bar of Paulding County. He was born March 1, 1845, the son of B. A. and Lydia (Osborn) Holland in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. The family living in Lima, Ohio in 1860, gave Thomas an opportunity for him to…
Flat Rock Lodge #580 in Payne recently concluded their first-ever Gun Raffle. Funds raised were used to benefit both the Paulding Area Support Society (PASS) and the Lodge. The Lodge usually has a Spaghetti Dinner in the fall to raise money for their charitable work, but the COVID issue forced cancellation of the event last…
PAULDING: Kenneth George Wagner age 82 died Monday, August 2, 2021 at Community Health Professionals Hospice, Defiance. He was born April 23, 1939 in Payne, OH, son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Paxton) Wagner. He married Janet M. Laukhuf who survives. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from BF Goodrich &…
PAYNE, OH: Sharon Rose Berryhill, age 84, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the Paulding County Hospital. She was born December 2, 1936 in Fort Wayne, IN to parents Russell T. and Evelyn W. (Baumert) Gebhart. On July 7, 1952 she married John R. “Jack” Berryhill who preceded her in death in 2007.…
Perry Township – On August 2, 2021 at 12:54 PM, Bonnie Luke was eastbound on SR 694 near Cloverdale. She was driving a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Mrs. Luke drove off the right side of the roadway, and then off the left side of the roadway. The vehicle overturned and struck a utility pole. Bonnie…
Over the July 4th weekend in Hicksville the 12u tournament too place with 12 teams competing. Woodlan won the tournament as the 11th seed overcoming the 6, 3, 2, and #1 seeds to win the tournament bracket.
Brown Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a one vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred on State Route 613, near milepost 21, in Brown Township, Paulding County. The crash was reported on July 30, 2021, at approximately 1:20 A.M. Mark A. Dobbelaere, 62, of Oakwood, OH, was operating a…
This is our 4th year for Wreaths Across America in Paulding, OH You know that you can order your Wreaths early ..it’s never to early to order. The Ceremony this year is December 18th. and as usual the cut off date is November 1st. So if you would like to order or donate, we can…
