By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. Ray Henry Mouser was one of Paulding County’s leading citizens, whose family showed volunteerism, as well as providing medical care for numerous citizens of the county. Ray was born July 20, 1895, in the town of Latty, Ohio. His father was Dr. Ambrose Henry Mouser, born November 23, 1866, in LaRue,…
The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football region assignments for the upcoming 2021 season on Tuesday. The 10-week regular-season begins the week of August 16, with the top 16 schools in each region qualifying for the playoffs that begin October 29-30. As previously announced, schools’ divisional assignments for the upcoming 2021-22 school year…
Located on the Auglaize River, at the junction of State Routes 111 and 637, Five Span Park is the most utilized park under our authority. For more than seven decades it has been a recreational park, with many Independence Day celebrations held here, as well as family picnics. Just a hop, skip and a jump…
On Tuesday, June 29, Joe Blystone and his crew visited Paulding County at the Cafe at Hollywood to discuss current issues with the residents of the county. He had a question and answer time to talk about the stances of the people that are disenfranchised with Governor DeWine. https://www.blystoneforgovernor.com/policies is the website that discusses his…
By: Mark Holtsberry Andrew Schilb- Jemina Margaret (Gray) Schilb This story cannot be told without talking about both the husband and wife. I always wanted to know a little history behind the Schilb Funeral home. Stan and I, never really got to talk about this subject, so here I am, again, on my own. Andrew…
Paulding County Hospital gives back to all three area schools. Antwerp, Paulding and Wayne Trace schools all received a donation to their athletic departments from Paulding County Hospital this past week. Paulding County Hospital offered sports physicals to local athletes during the school day. Sports physicals were performed at all three county schools for a…
By: Mark Holtsberry Dr. Doctor Craig Goings, I know, the name sounds like a typo, but seriously, this was his real name. He was born in Rumley, Shelby County, Ohio. The son of Joel Westin, who was born in Virginia, March 16, 1799, and Elizabeth (Cole) Goings, born in Virginia, February 5, 1808. Joel and…
In the annual battle of Paulding County track teams, it was the Wayne Trace Raiders who swept to the county titles by winning both the boys and girls championships at Paulding. Wayne Trace’s boys totaled 85 points to easily get past Paulding’s 32 and Antwerp’s 22. Riley Stoller won the discus for the Raiders with…
On Saturday, April 24 the residents of Paulding County dedicated a new historical marker for the preservation of the memory of the Reservoir War that took place just east of Antwerp. The commemoration took place at the corner of Country Rd 180 and Rd 177. There were over 110 people present to enjoy the marked…
As of noon today, Sheriff Jason K. Landers will continue the Level 2 Road Advisory for Paulding County. This Level 2 Road Advisory means that roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and roadways could be icy. Only those individuals who feel it is necessity to travel should be on the roadways. Sheriff Landers…
Paulding County Unofficial Summary Paulding County is certainly a red county when it comes to the national elections, but in the county the results go both ways. The most contested races appeared to be for the County Commissioner seat, where Clint Vance took the lead, winning by a 67% of the vote over Tom Sinn.…
Crane Township – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash which occurred on US 24 at County Road 87, in Crane Township on July 27, 2020, at approximately 8:25 A.M. A 2020 Freightliner semi-tractor trailer, driven by 33-year old Philip Hamstra of Porter, Indiana was eastbound on…
The WMEA Program is cancelling all Paulding County Recycling pickups through the end of April. Hopefully, we will be able to resume our regular schedule of pickups effective May 1. The exception will be the Paulding pickup which is still the first Saturday of the month from 9-11 at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. This decision…
