The Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) Board of Trustees has announced that long-time President and CEO George Carter plans to retire from the utility in January 2023. “We (the board) knew this day was coming, and we have taken steps to address this transition,” said Board Chairman Steven McMichael. “We are very grateful for all…
By: Stan Jordan I and a lot of other old firemen were invited to Chief Ray Friend’s retirement party and we had a blast. That Saturday, it was 90 degrees but we were all in the shade and there was good breeze blowing all the time. It was down right enjoyable. We were celebrating Ray…
New Haven, IN – New Haven City Court Judge Geoff Robison announced that he is retiring from the bench. The retirement took effect at 6:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. “I have been involved in public service for forty-five years, and I have very much enjoyed serving the people of our community,” Robison,…
PAULDING – Susan Hill Pieper, Librarian and Director of Paulding County (OH) libraries has announced her retirement as of May 1, 2019. Pieper has led the county’s Carnegie library system for over 21 years. Board of Trustee President, Sue Derck shared, “As Director of the Library, Susan was instrumental in the development of a branch…
On Friday, July 27th, Karen Gray punched her time card for the last time at Antwerp Exchange Bank in Antwerp. She celebrated the day with co-workers and bank patrons with cupcakes, punch and balloons – and even a special ice cream treat from KB Scoops! After 8 years at the branch, Karen decided it was…
Long time associate, Karen E. Gray, is planning to retire from Antwerp Exchange Bank at the end of July. Mrs. Gray began her employment on April 5, 2010 as a part-time member of the Payne office. On December 16, 2011 Karen transferred to the Antwerp office and started working full time. Karen will be missed…
RETIREMENT By: Stan Jordan Let’s talk about this word retirement. It’s a time of importance in your life like when you lose your first tooth, get your driver’s license, your first kiss, your graduation, interview for your first job, your wedding…I could go on and on, but you have gone through this before. After you…
A fixture couple in Antwerp, Ohio finish their work in the small town and move on. Mike and Belinda Renno have officially announced their retirement. Mike and Belinda have owned the Antwerp Pharmacy for many years. Belinda actually started at the pharmacy back in 1978. She then left for a few years, but came back…
Mr. Thomas Baldwin, a longtime employee at EACS will ‘hang up’ the van keys on October 31st to go into retirement. Mr. Baldwin, the district courier began his employment October 24, 2003! Prior to working for EACS, he worked at the Dana Corporation. Day after day, Mr. Baldwin delivered inter-office mail to every building within…
The Western Buckeye ESC Governing Board held a brief meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017, in the Van Wert office. Board members welcomed new Synergy Learning Center director Tony Langhals, who provided the group with an update on the progress of the new alternative school, which opens its doors to students this…
On Wednesday, December 30 the Antwerp community along with those from the Paulding County area thanked and appreciated Dr. James Gray for his work at the physicians’ office on Buffalo Street in Antwerp. Since the 1980’s Dr. Gray has served the area. For many years there was not a practice in the Antwerp village and…
Vicki Sefton, GenFed Branch Manager to retire after 19 years of service It is with mixed emotions that we plan a retirement celebration for Vicki Sefton who has been with GenFed since 1997. Vicki has managed both the Bryan and Antwerp Ohio branches throughout her tenure. Please join us on Wednesday, October 28 at the…
It’s been since 1999 when Gordon Barnes stepped in the locally owned bank, hired at the Antwerp Exchange Bank. Everyone from this area knows Gordon at the bank. He has a jovial attitude (most of the time!) that makes you just want to do business locally. His radiant smile and funny jokes keep you coming back for…
