Tag: Paulding

West Bend News Endorses Paulding County Library Levy

The West Bend News has an exciting announcement! We want to make public that we give our official endorsement of the Paulding County Carnegie Library and its effort to pass the renewal levy that is on the ballot this November 4th. This library system has serviced residents of all ages in Paulding County for almost…

Antwerp Sends Sam to State

Sam Williamson left for the Ohio State Cross Country Finals with Antwerp students, faculty and parents cheering him on. It all took place at noon on Friday, October 31. The school was closed for the day and it was perfect for everyone to show their appreciation and support for one of Antwerp’s own top notch…

Scott Fire Dept. receives donation

The Scott Volunteer Fire Department received a $5000.00 DuPont Pioneer Community Investment Grant for the purchase of a grain rescue tube. This grain rescue tube will help the department better serve the local community and is one of two in 12 surrounding fire departments. The Scott Volunteer Fire Department will also provide aid across neighboring…

About this Year’s Election

By: Stan Jordan The following column is of my own opinion and not of the WBN. To me, the local issues are as equally important as the people running for offices. The Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities needs to be approved as it is a renewal and not an increase in your taxes. The…

Fourth Quarter Sets Rams for Victory

The Wayne Trace Raiders and the Tinora Rams competed for the Green Meadows Conference Title at the Raider Nation Field on Friday, October 24. The game was a tight match for the most part up to the fourth quarter. In fact, The Raiders were on top at the beginning of the fourth quarter 24-21. It…

Sharon Enz

Payne, Ohio Sharon Enz, 78, of Payne, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Sharon was born in Payne, Ohio on June 8, 1936, a daughter of the late Nilene (Murphy) and George  Enz. She worked at Paulding County Probate Court & Marshall Field’s; was a member of St. Jacob’s United Church of…

Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 10/22/14

This 22nd day of October, 2014, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, and Nola Ginter, Clerk; Absent: Fred Pieper ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Warrants documented as 211526 through 211607 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment. EXECUTIVE SESSION:…

Clothing Giveaway at Melrose UMC

Melrose United Methodist Church will hold its annual Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, November 1st from 8:30-11:00 a.m. Any and all people are welcome to come get some of these free clothes. Anyone who is looking for something new, different or unique for their wardrobe is also welcome to attend this event. Donations can be given…

Officials Stepping Closer to Solving the Crime

Stolen Vehicle Found Near Crime SceneAt approximately 8:53 a.m. on October 22, 2014, deputies were called to a reported armed robbery at GenFed Credit Union in Antwerp, Ohio “The investigation shows us two black males entered the bank with hooded sweat shirts and handkerchiefs covering their faces. One of the subjects did produce a handgun…