Elmer Woodcox, 92, of Antwerp died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the home of his granddaughter in Kendallville, Indiana.He was born May 26, 1926, in Antwerp to John and Clara (Courtney) Woodcox.He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he played the bass with Navy Band. He first married Iona Carr. She…
The Vantage Board of Education held the February Regular Board meeting on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the District Conference room. During the Board meeting, Minutes from the January 10, 2019 regular Board meeting were approved along with financial statements for the month of December, 2018. Superintendent Rick Turner began the meeting welcoming guests Scott…
Antwerp OH, Mary Ann Frederick, 76,died at her home Tuesday January 29, 2019. Mary Ann was born to the late Leo and Velma (Shreve) Lucas on June 24, 1942. She was united in marriage to Philip Frederick on May 11, 1974. Mary became a homemaker and mother and had a passion for animals. Mary Ann’s…
WOODBURN – After falling behind by six entering the fourth quarter, Woodlan put forth a valiant effort but came up short to fall 63-61 to Prairie Heights in boys basketball action last week. The Warriors then played their second game of the week on Friday where Woodlan dropped a 56-39 decision at Heritage. Against the…
Field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers Central Ohio – Wildlife District One While following up on a complaint, State Wildlife Officer Patrick Muldovan, assigned to Licking County, met with a man who had harvested an antlered whitetail deer. While looking through the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s records database, Officer Muldovan noticed that the…
PAULDING, OH Susan M. LaBounty age 56 died Sunday, November 25 2018 at her residence. She was born March 20, 1962 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Georgine (Amspaugh) and John Vonderembse. On January 18, 1986 she married Charles J. LaBounty, who survives. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding, and…
The Stylish Pets Dog Grooming Salon opened October 24th and is located at 201 W. Perry St, Paulding. Valerie Everard, owner, recently sold her salon in California to move to Paulding with her daughter. After arriving, she decided to utilize her 30 years experience and knowledge for grooming and pampering dogs to open her new…
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…
By: Bryce Steiner The 2016 election brought about dramatic accusations across the spectrum of news media in this country. It is believed by some that Russia influenced the election, helping Donald Trump to win the electoral vote necessary to take the presidency. Ohio has one of its biggest choices this year in “Issue 1” at…
Northwest State Community College is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Dean of Nursing, Kathy Keister. Keister will now be in charge of a nationally-renowned nursing program that has experienced tremendous achievement in terms of NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) exam passage rates, and job placement in healthcare facilities throughout northwest Ohio. Her…
(Paulding, Ohio) September 20, 2018 – Gale Mansfield reported back to the doctor’s office, he thought, for a checkup after his surgery. When Mansfield walked into the Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) office, he was surprised to find a new bike. “When he called me to tell me that someone bought him a new bicycle, I…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD The Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce that our annual 5th Grade Field Day is set for Friday, September 28th at the Black Swamp Nature Center and Paulding County Fairgrounds. If school should be cancelled due to fog, there is a backup date set for a…
Antwerp Police turned their reports over to the West Bend News this past week. For the month of August, there were 189 calls for service and there were 41 citations in the Mayor’s court. On August 20, a resident of Buffalo Street was issued a notice of junk and tall weeds in reference to an…
