PAYNE, OH: Nedra N. Cox, 76, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She will join her loving husband of 54 years Michael in heaven with their favorite dogs Sadie and Miracle. Nedra was born in Fort Wayne on May 25, 1946, a daughter of the late…
The Christian Food Pantry of Antwerp thanks the Reuben J Smith American Legion Post 297 for their recent donation of $500. The Christian Food Pantry is a local emergency food pantry for those who are experiencing food shortage. It is sponsored by the Antwerp Ministerial Association and housed at Antwerp Global Methodist Church. The Christian…
Late in the evening of December 23, 2022 a devastating house fire in Payne, OH resulted in the total loss for Paulding County resident, Dennis Stabler. Due to the high winds and sub-zero temperature, fire departments were unable to put the fire out, leading him to lose his home and everything inside. Thankfully he and…
PAYNE, OH: Janet Zartman, 84, of Payne, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Van Wert Hospital. Janet was born in Payne on December 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Mabel (White) & Oscar Hook. Janet helped her husband on their farm for much of her life. She grew up enjoying crocheting, shuffleboard,…
Over 100 children joined in on The Village of Payne’s Annual Jolly Jamboree event this last Saturday, December 3rd. The Payne Event Committee, composed of the Payne Ministerial Association, the Payne Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Austin Scheiner and several Council members, along with some local residents all collaborated with local businesses to create a Village…
Now more than ever, it’s so important for all children to have a comforting bedtime. For more than a decade, Scholastic Book Clubs and Pajama Program have come together to help make bedtime better for kids in need by donating more than 850,000 pairs of pajamas and 1.25 million books. For every pair of pajamas…
The Paulding County Vision Board is a 501c3 Non-profit organization comprised of local representatives from each village and township in Paulding County, as well as the Paulding County Area Foundation, Paulding County Chamber of Commerce, Paulding County Economic Development, Paulding County Commissioners, Paulding County Parks Board and several at large members who all worked collaboratively…
PAYNE, OH – Last week the Paulding County Young Professionals group met on the patio at the Puckerbrush Pizza in Payne. A group of 19 young professionals gathered to share like ideas and network. Tim Copsey was asked to be the guest speaker. Once giving a brief overview of the PCED office, he provided food…
Blind Faith Innovation is the new company started by Tony Zartman, previous Paulding County Commissioners (2007-2020), Daughter Kelly Zartman Arnett and Tony’s wife, Angie. They all were instrumental in developing this company, and are partners that makes ornate tables and artistic items for the home. Blind Faith Innovations began during the height of the Pandemic…
William “Bill” Joseph Schmidt, Sr., 80, of Payne, Ohio passed away October 31, 2021. Bill was born in Payne on May 2, 1941 a son of the late Harry and Ida (Carpenter) Schmidt. Everyone will remember this husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, millwright, lawnmower man, fun loving, hard working and honest man. Anyone who knew Bill…
Early morning on June 28 the grand opening celebration of Panchos Restaurant took place in Payne, Ohio. The owners Masi & Maria ran the former Blueberry Pancake House down the street. They have moved north in the old Club49 building they purchased earlier this year and performed many new improvements and renovations. Stop in…
Like many events, the graduation ceremony for the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science was delayed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Finally on April 17, 2021, the fall class of the prestigious school was able to hold their graduation ceremony. Paulding County was proudly represented by Matthew Dooley of Dooley Funeral Homes in Antwerp and Payne.…
