Paulding County Commissioners meeting minutes 1/10/18 This 10th day of January, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsberry, and Cindy Peters, Clerk ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS Warrants documented as 239052 through 239137 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County…
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Weather update from Paulding County EMA
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*** Moderate Risk of Severe Thunderstorms this Evening *** *** Potential for Heavy Rainfall Overnight *** Timing of Severe Weather Tonight: Starting after 8 PM for points east of I69 and starting 10 PM for points east of I69. Significant tornadoes are possible south of U.S. Rout 30. Widespread damaging winds with gusts in excess…
Recreational Public Health Advisory
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A recreational public health advisory remains in place for the Maumee River in Paulding County. Swimming and wading in the Maumee River is not recommended for children, pregnant or nursing women, those with certain medical conditions and pets. If you have been in contact with water from the Maumee River, rinse your skin immediately. Symptoms…
Join Paulding SWCD at Paulding County Fair for Free Kids Activities
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By: Staci Miller, Education Specialist, Paulding SWCD The Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District would like to invite the community to the Paulding County Fair to our Paulding SWCD booth. The fair booth will be open Tuesday-Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and is located outside the swine barn. We are going to have kids’…
HAZMAT Training for Local Emergency Workers
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A scorching day it was as firefighters and emergency personnel trained in a simulated diesel fuel spill: “A fuel tanker swerved and hit a pick up truck around 9:00 am on Saturday, June 11th. The accident caused damaged to both the truck and tanker, and caused fuel to be spilled all over around the area…
PHS 7th Annual Academic Hall of Fame Induction
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Paulding High School held their 7th Annual Academic Hall of Fame Induction on May 29 at the commencement ceremony. Mr. Matthew Ludwig, PHS Class of 1990 (left) and Dr. Robert E. AuFrance, PHS Class of 1987 (right), were inducted. Mr. Ludwig holds a variety of instructional and research positions at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo,…
Milestone Year for Pastor Meriwether
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This year Pastor David Meriwether of the First Presbyterian Church of Paulding is marking many milestones—turning 60, celebrating his 35th wedding anniversary, and commemorating the 25th year of continuing service to the church. The congregation is honoring him on his birthday, Sunday, June 12, by inviting the public to an informal open house from 1:00…
Paulding Putnam Electric Employees Raise Just Over $140,000 for Honor Flight!
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PPEC employees raised double the amount expected for the Honor Flight cause. Since January 2016, Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op (PPEC) Employees have been raising funds to sponsor an entire flight for Northeast Indiana’s Honor Flight Chapter. The cost to sponsor an entire flight averages anywhere from $65,000 to $70,000. PPEC decided to raise the funds…
Paulding County CLICK IT OR TICKET Campaign Underway
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Dairy Queen, Subway of Paulding and McDonald’s all donated coupons for the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office to distribute to students while checking for seatbelt use entering or exiting the county’s school parking lots. This is all part of the Click It or Ticket campaign which runs May 23 until June 6 and sponsored by the…
PEVS Recognizes Retirees
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PEVS recognized it’s Retirees and 30 year Staff Members, at their Staff Appreciation Breakfast, held on May 25, 2016. Those retiring are Ann Wilhelm, Paulding Elementary Library Aide, Ruth Reinman, Custodian, and Judy Gunderman, EMIS/Assistant Treasurer. Those reaching 30 years of service to the district are Vicki Mewhorter, Paulding Elementary Attendance Secretary; Ann Wilhelm, Paulding…
Hardin, Paulding County Employees Take Home “Roadeo” Honors
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Employees in the Hardin and Paulding County Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 garages were named the winners in the ODOT District 1 truck and loader roadeo held in Lima. District 1 encompasses Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot counties. Winning the truck competition was Mike Freshcorn of the Hardin…
Robert L. Cook
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PAULDING, Ohio: Robert L. Cook age 78 died Sunday, May 28, 2016. He was born February 8, 1938 in Paulding County, the son of the late Floyd A. and Elizabeth (Miller) Cook. On July 1, 1962 he married Janette M. Haase, who survives. He was a farmer and dairy farmer. He was a member of…
Veterans Honored on Memorial Day
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Memorial Day took place today, May 30, throughout the United States. The annual event honors veterans—both living and dead in ceremonies from large cities to small towns. Throughout the West Bend News readership area, schools, Boy Scouts, American Legion Posts, and VFW’s celebrated this holiday event by memorializing those who sacrificed their lives in war for…
