The Paulding County Area Foundation has announced the recipients of the Anonymous Donor Scholarship to the six Paulding County graduates of the Class of 2015. The $1,000.00 scholarships have been awarded to: Collin Perry, Antwerp High School: Collin plans to study Journalism/Sports Media at Butler University. He is the son of Angel and Jan Perry.…
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Donald R. Hammon
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Donald R. Hammon, 81, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born on March 22, 1934 to Raymond and Laura (Meyer) Hammon in Florida, Ohio. On November 20, 1955 he married Arleta (Littlejohn) Hammon, who survives. Don was a lifelong member of…
John Steven Aloysius Kurkey
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John Steven Aloysius Kurkey, 63, of Payne passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital. John was born in Uniontown, PA on November 18, 1951 to the late Stanley Kurkey, Sr. & Anna Kathryn (Koslick) Dunay. John proudly served in the U.S. Navy for several years & often reflected upon the many wonderful…
Hicksville Hosts Fireman’s Convention
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This year is the third time the village of Hicksville has hosted the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention. This event began on Friday, June 19 and finished at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The first year for Hicksville to host this was in 1933, then again in 1990. The association was founded in 1874. The…
Wall of Honor Unveiled at Paulding Courthouse
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Several months ago after the election, County Commissioner Mark Holtsberry made it his project to see a fallen heroes memorial placed into the Paulding County Courthouse. He worked with the other Commissioners and especially the Veteran’s Service Office and within a couple of months, the reality of the memorial commenced. Jonathan Lichty, Veterans Service Officer…
Two Local Students PLACE at State Track events
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Allison Schwarzbek recently earned 7th in the OHSAA state track competition in the 300 metter hurdles. Allison will be a senior this year at Fairview High School. She enjoys track and cross country. Congratulations Allison! Sam Williamson earned a 3rd place ranking in the 3200 meter run at the OHSAA State Track competition. He will…
Ted B. Garmyn
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Ted B. Garmyn, 82, of Defiance, died at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2015. He was born in Convoy, OH on October 1, 1932 to the late Prosper J. Garmyn and Wanda (Keeler) Garmyn. On February 7, 1953 he was married to Holly (Bissell) Garmyn at St. Mary’s-Antwerp, OH. He is survived…
2015 Ribfest River Run 5K
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Antwerp’s 2015 Ribfest River Run 5K was well attended with 114 participants (4 of which ended up not running). 22 of the 110 who ran were in the 14 and under category (this age group continues to grow each year!). Money raised from this event went to the Antwerp Community Development Committee and they have…
Paulding County EMA Announces Road Closures
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These are Areas to Avoid Paulding County Emergency Management Agency For More Information Contact: Edward Bohn, EMA Director • 503 Fairground Dr. Paulding, Ohio 45879 pauldingema@windstream.net Office: 419-399-3500 Cell: 419-399-7226 Date/Time: June 17, 2015 1:45pm Subject: Paulding County Flooding The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is working with county, township and village officials,…
Paulding County 4-H Junior Fair Results
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FOOD & NUTRITION: Beginning Projects: I Spy in the Kitchen – Laryssa Whitman, BEST, Rosette Snack Attack – Carla Manz, BEST, Rosette Best Beginning Food Project – Carla Manz, Trophy (Tim & Vicky Steel) 2nd Place Beginning Food Project – Laryssa Whitman, Plaque/Rosette (Livewires 4-H Club) Intermediate Projects: Grill Master – Cameron Graham, BEST, Rosette…
Antwerp 5th grader, Kniceley, regional poster contest winner
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Antwerp Elementary 5th grader Morgan Kniceley competed this year in the Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest sponsored by the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness and the Paulding County EMA. Not only was she a school winner, but her poster was sent on to regional judging where she was also declared a regional winner. Her…
AR Pizza reward for Payne students
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Payne Elementary students earning more than 500 Accelerated Reader points during the 2014-2015 school year were treated to lunch with the principal at Pizza Hut on May 22, 2015. Students in the photo are: Jacob Stouffer, Owen Manz, Nyle Stoller, Cameron Stoller and Chloe Parker.
Skyler Dietrich Huth
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CECIL: Skyler Dietrich Huth age 18 of Cecil, OH, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Skyler was born in Ft. Wayne, IN, on October 13, 1996 to Robbyn Huth. He was a graduate of Paulding High School class of 2015 and co-owner/operator of Grasschoppers Lawn Care and Landscaping,…
