Tag: Paulding

Fry – Smith Engagement

Wendy and Mike McKeever of Antwerp, OH announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Fry, of Antwerp to Brandon Smith, of Paulding son of Bonnie Smith of Paulding and Leonard and Tami Smith of Fort Wayne, IN. Jamie is currently employed at First Financial Bank. Brandon is currently employed at Cooper farms. The couple will…

P.C. Sheriff: Procedures Were Followed

On July 3, 2013, a shooting incident involving Deputy Gary Hook from the Allen County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office took place in Paulding County, Ohio. The investigation has been completed by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau. The investigation revealed Deputy Hook did properly follow Office Policy and Procedure and no charges will be…

Animal Clinic Celebrates Move

In the Mid 1970’s Harold Wilkin started the Animal Clinic of Paulding. He had a passion for animals which he used to be a contribution to the community. So much so, that he worked well into his 80’s. Today his son, Dr. Tom Wilkin along with Dr. Missie Bowman continue the tradition of treating animals…

Hands of Hope Open House

Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services opened its doors on March 1st in Paulding across from the hospital. The public is invited to an Open House at the new office in the Samaritan Center on West Wayne Avenue, on Thursday, June 27, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce will be there to do a Ribbon…

Dog Warden Now part of Sheriff’s Office

The Paulding County Commissioners decided to change the Dog Warden to part of the Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, May 1, 2013. They made the decision to transfer the authority and jurisdiction of the Paulding County Dog Warden and Kennel operations to the Sheriff’s Office effective July 1, 2013. The Commissioners are confident this change will promote…

Hands of Hope opens in Paulding

Paulding is pleased to announce the opening of a new service to Paulding and the surrounding communities. Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services is located at 1030 West Wayne Street in Paulding. They can be reached at (419) 399-2447. The center is opened on Fridays 9:00am till 5:00pm. Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services offers: free pregnancy…

The Old Paulding County Jail Sells

Bids were open today at 9:45 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Office for the sale of the old Paulding County Jail. Four bids were received. The Commissioners accepted the bid from All Trades Historical Restoration in the amount of $11,770.00. In the event the bidder awarded does not close within thirty (30) days, the award will…

US 24 Fatalities: It’s time for a change

In two and half weeks there have been two fatalities at the intersection of US 24 and CR 87. More information Here & Here These accidents are not just numbers, they are friends and family. US Highway 24 has been a great asset to the areas connecting New Haven, Fort Wayne and Toledo. It has…

The PC Spelling Bee Winner 2nd year in a row

The Paulding County Annual Spelling Bee took place Tuesday, February 5 at the Wayne Trace Payne Elementary. This year’s contestants were Derek Reeb of Antwerp; Kennadi Foy of Christian Home Educators of PC; Grant Baumle of Divine Mercy; Cynthia Tershner of Oakwood Elementary; Tyrel Goings of Paulding Elementary; Hannah Farr of Paulding Middle School; Bryan…

Multiple Vehicle Crash in Paulding County

The Van Wert Patrol office has just updated their announcement and the ethanol leak from the fuel tanker has been contained and is no longer a safety issue, but both lanes are being diverted until the cleanup is completed.   The Ohio State Patrol has reported a large vehicle accident at the corner of CR…