Paulding County OSU Extension Office planned a special safety seminar for Paulding County residents. The informative meeting brought people from around the county and taught farms about the potential dangers of grain and how to narrow risks around the equipment and grain. The Friday evening event began at 6:30 pm at the Fairgrounds. Ed Bohn…
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Appalachian Trail lesson for Ann’s Bright Beginnings
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Ann’s Bright Beginnings were recently visited by Mr. Aaron Lipp. Mr. Lipp hiked part of the Appalachian Trail in memory and honor of his mother, Janice Lipp. Aaron told us of his adventures and all of the things he needed for his trip. He even cooked some dried food for the children to taste. It…
Paulding County teams compete in 2015 VNEA Pool Tournament
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In May, four pool teams from Paulding County traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2015 VNEA Pool Tournament. The teams were- “Who’s Next”, team member are Oggie Lehman, Bob Lehman, Jeff Mekus, Harry Mcswiney, and James Miller; “I Don’t Know”, team members are Mark Marenberg, Bill Voirol, Don Foltz, Gene Edwards, and Bill Stahler;…
Serious Crash on US 24 in Paulding Co.
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Emerald Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a serious injury traffic crash that occurred on US 24 at the intersection of County Road 115 in Paulding County. Today at 1:21 PM a 2011 Mercedes-Benz delivery van, driven by Kent C. Mattingly, age 60, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana was southbound…
New Law Firm Opens in Paulding
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North of the Courthouse in Paulding a satellite office of Putman Law Offices opened in Paulding this past week with a ribbon cutting. The event had people from all over the county watching the grand opening. Shaun Putman and Rachel Franklin, both attorneys at this office, also work in Van Wert. This office will…
Local youth participate in Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
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Megan Niese from Miller City High School and Maggie Wilson from Antwerp High School represented Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op in the 2015 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. The high school seniors-to-be gained a personal understanding of American history, their role as a citizen and insight to the important roles electric cooperatives play in…
Paulding County 4-H Fair Results (cont’d)
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Float Results: 1st place – Campground Kids 4-H Club 2nd place – Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H Club 3rd place – Brown Betty & Buster Browns Poster Contest: (Jr. Division 13 and under) Poultry – 1st Bethany Klopfenstein; 2nd Ryan Rupp Rabbits – 1st Ella Cook; 2nd Hailey Weidenhamer Goats – 1st Hunter Kesler; 2nd Kaitlin…
A Trip to the Advanced Chassis & Fabric Shop – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; The Stories That Stan Likes the Best; Please Read This I attended the big appreciation day at the Advanced Chassis and Fabric shop down on Victory Lane last Saturday. It was everything that I had expected, even with all the rain we have had, there was ample parking in the area.…
Paulding County Treasurer Legal Notice
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Major Flooding Forcing Road Closures; Power Outages Next
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Along with May, June has broken rain fall records in Ohio even before this latest weather event. Water is filling streams and rivers faster than can be carried away. At the same time catch basins in towns are also plugging from the debris brought in from the flow. State Road 49 in Antwerp is closed…
Happy Birthday, Stan!
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We at the West Bend News would like to wish Stan Jordan a Happy 91st Birthday! If you see Stan, remember to wish him a happy Birthday!
The Hunting Owl – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; Sue Shuherk Retires from the PCHBy: Stan Jordan The above picture is of a carving of an owl taken by Jarrison Steiner at the corner of CR 45 and the River Rd. east. This wise old owl is watching over the ravine as a guard and also for his food. The…
Ann’s Kids learn about Community building
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Ann’s Bright Beginnings daycare children learned all about building a town and all of the things a town needs to thrive. We then designed our very own town which we were very proud of! Mrs. Peggy Emerson, Paulding County Chamber director, was our guest for the day. In back with Mrs. Emerson are: Madi Schilt,…
