By: Mark Holtsberry Hobart McKinley Spencer was born on December 11, 1896, in Paulding County, Ohio. He was the son of Civil War veteran Martin Van Buren Spencer, born February 17, 1841, in Darke County, Ohio, and Eliza Jane (Flowers) Spencer, born January 9, 1872, in Ohio. The couple married in 1890. Their children included…
On March 28th, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley and House District 82 Representative Roy Klopfenstein met with the Paulding and Van Wert County superintendents and treasurers. The dialogue was focused on the proposed Biennial Budget and on various financial topics relating to education and school funding. The Western Buckeye ESC would like to thank Senate…
By: Mark Holtsberry Carl Frederick Payson was born in Paulding, Ohio, on June 14, 1896. He was the son of Minnie K. Payson, born December 7, 1878, in Ohio. Minnie was the daughter of Carl Frederick Payson, born in 1840, and Eliza Dorothea Payson, born in December of 1847. Both of her parents were born…
To the communities of: Goshen, New York Goshen, Indiana Paulding County, Ohio As Ohio Township Day approaches on February 1, Crane Township in Paulding County, Ohio, is reaching out to the communities of Goshen, New York, and Goshen, Indiana, to celebrate a shared historical connection through one remarkable individual—Oliver Crane. Oliver Crane, born in 1791…
In January, four Republican women from Paulding County—Cheryl Stromski, Stacey Rinebolt, Jan Commers, and Laurie Lucas—embarked on an unforgettable road trip to Washington, D.C., to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The trip was filled with camaraderie, excitement, and a few unexpected challenges. The group departed on a chilly…
On January 26, 2025, officers with the Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force, assisted the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office with the execution of an arrest warrant and search warrant in Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio. Patrick A. Bell, 57 years old, was arrested for Aggrevated Menacing and Having Weapons While Under Disability. Bell will appear in Paulding…
Paulding – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash, that occurred at 9:13 P.M. on January 24, 2025 on US24 near Mile Post 15 in Paulding County. Gary Wayne Woods, age 72, of Clio, Michigan was traveling eastbound on US24, and was operating a 2024 Peterbilt…
Paulding – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash, that left four people deceased and two injured on US24 near MP15 in Paulding County, Emerald Township, at approximately 9:13 P.M. on January 24, 2025.Gary Wayne Woods, age 72 , of Clio, Michigan was traveling eastbound on US…
By: Mark Holtsberry Russell Erx Pease was born on July 1, 1899, in Latty Township, Paulding County, Ohio, the son of Joseph Edgar Pease and Cora Isabelle (Elston) Pease. Joseph was born in February 1863 in Ohio, and Cora was born in March 1870 in Ohio. The couple married in 1888. By 1900, Joseph and…
Habitat for Humanity of Paulding-Van Wert is holding an open enrollment period for any county residents who are interested in applying for a Habitat built home. The enrollment period will be open from January 6th, 2025 until February 20th, 2025. Habitat plans on building a Habitat Home in Van Wert. Habitat is not free housing.…
As part of the preparations for the township’s highly anticipated bicentennial celebration in August 2025, officials have been diligently uncovering and documenting historical landmarks and events unique to the township. One recent discovery is a towering Bur Oak tree located on Road 180, a living testament to the region’s abundant natural history. This extraordinary Bur…
The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center participates in the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award’s Program that was established by the Ohio Superintendent’s Educational Service Center Association to promote student achievement and recognize outstanding students. Eligible students for this award must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements as indicated by high school test scores along with success both…
A Place to Land family music group will perform at Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival on Saturday September 21st 9:00-10:00 a.m. and 11:00-12:00 p.m. on the west stage. Home Place Program will take place on Friday, September 20th at 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 21 at 2:00pm; Sunday, September 23 at 11:30 a.m. Brian and Rebecca…
