Rayni Rister has been named as valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Antwerp Local School. Her parents are Jon and Jodie Rister. She earned a GPA of 4.0 during her high school career. After high school, Rayni plans to attend Ohio University to double major in Aviation Flight and Management. “I aspire to be a…
The storms that went through the region Friday night, generated wind gust in excess of 65+ MPH and heavy rains, causing straight line wind damage in various areas of the western and northern parts of Paulding County, fortunately, no one was injured. However, more significant damage occurred to some homes, east of Antwerp, Ohio and…
The storms that went through the region Friday night (3/31/23), generated wind gust in excess of 65+ MPH and heavy rains, causing straight line wind damage in various areas of the western and northern parts of Paulding County; fortunately, no one was injured. However, more significant damage occurred to some homes, east of Antwerp, Ohio…
This past week, the Geenex / Mink Solar companies hosted an official opening to the office space in downtown Antwerp, OH. They are now housed in the recently renovated building that used to belong to H&H Cleaners on S. Main St. (122 S. Main St., Antwerp, OH). Geenex representatives, including Antwerp liaison, Angie Freese, were…
Pete Schlegel, the country music sensation from Paulding County, Ohio, is set to release a brand new single and music video titled “Glasses”. The single will be released on March 1st and the music video will be available for streaming on CMT / CMT.com on March 3rd, along with all other streaming outlets. Pete Schlegel…
State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) took the oath of office Tuesday for his first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 82nd House District, which includes Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties and the southern portion of Defiance County. “It is a true honor to represent the 82nd House…
COLUMBUS – State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) took the oath of office Tuesday for his first term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 82nd House District, which includes Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties and the southern portion of Defiance County. “It is a true honor to represent the…
Late in the evening of December 23, 2022 a devastating house fire in Payne, OH resulted in the total loss for Paulding County resident, Dennis Stabler. Due to the high winds and sub-zero temperature, fire departments were unable to put the fire out, leading him to lose his home and everything inside. Thankfully he and…
As of 2:00 P.M. on December 23, 2022, Sheriff Jason K. Landers has lifted the Level 2 Road Advisory for Paulding County. This does not mean all the roads are in the best condition. There are some roads with snow and ice. There is still some blowing snow out in the county, however, the whiteouts…
LEVEL 2 ROAD ADVISORY Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers has issued a Level 2 Road Advisory for Paulding County. This advisory means roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, and most roadways could be icy. Only those individuals who feel it is necessary to travel should be on the roadways. Sheriff Landers urges…
By: Krandon Crites Dhi Media 4-H Writer ANTWERP – The Countryside Kids decided to go bowling at Pin-A-Rama on December 3, 2022 for a Christmas party. This place was also known as the Antwerp Bowling Alley a couple months ago until they renovated it to Pin-A-Rama. If you would like to check it out, it…
The Paulding County Vision Board is a 501c3 Non-profit organization comprised of local representatives from each village and township in Paulding County, as well as the Paulding County Area Foundation, Paulding County Chamber of Commerce, Paulding County Economic Development, Paulding County Commissioners, Paulding County Parks Board and several at large members who all worked collaboratively…
