Seth Baker, CEO of The Van Wert County Foundation, is pleased to announce grant funding support in the amount of $25,000.00 for a new public safety program in our community; Project Lifesaver. Kevin Mathews, Director of the Council on Aging, applied for the grant in cooperation with the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department. Project Lifesaver…
Van Wert Civic Theatre will present Twelve Angry Pigs under the direction of Monica Campbell. Families are invited to attend the performances July 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. and August 1 at 2 p.m. In this comedic parody of Twelve Angry Men, a certain wolf is on trial for blowing down a pair of…
The Cecil Community Church (CCC), 203 S. Main St, Cecil Ohio 45821 419-564-8383 will host 2 concerts in August 2021. The West Bend produced sign is designed for certain things to show from the road driving by and details appear when walking by the sign. The copyrighted stain glass window is visible from the road,…
By: Harriet Keith, Relay for Life of Defiance County Music and family fun while gathering for a good cause are the ingredients for a perfect summer evening. Relay for Life of Defiance County presented by Johns Manville brings that kind of fun to Triangle Park Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. With a nautical cruise theme…
PAULDING: Martha Ellen Strahley age 82 died Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born May 18, 1939 in Paulding daughter of the late Irven and Mabel (Foust) Shaw. On August 31, 1958 she married Bill Strahley who survives. She was employed as a legal secretary for Weaner, Zimmerman, Bacon, Yoder and Hubbard in Defiance for…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Day in the Park is quickly approaching. It’s set for Saturday, August 14, 2021. This year there will be much excitement and entertainment for all ages. Both musical talents of Water 2 Wine as well as the a petting zoo from Scheumann Farms. At the main pavilion, the talented Water 2…
After a year of uncertainty, the Paulding County Fair had an outstanding week and livestock sale. Junior Fair advisor, Tony Miller was thrilled with the community participation. “It was heartwarming to see the support from local businesses investing in Paulding County youth,” said Miller. Senior Fair Board President, Dan Howell and the Board were pleased…
Mr. And Mrs. Neil Levy , Hicksville, Ohio, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a later date with family in the hills of West Virginia. Neil Levy and Starlet Ferguson were married July 31, 1971 by Rev. Sylvester Green at Orlena Methodist Church, Gilman, West Virginia. If you wish to send cards you may…
Good news! Good news! For two millennials, mankind has been offered access to a new and changed life through God’s son. Unfortunately, many young people in this country are as ignorant of this blessing available to them (as I also was, knowing only the teachings of the public school system, and not God) because it…
Welcome to Antwerp Manor Assisted Living located at 204 Archer Dr. in Antwerp, Ohio. We are currently accepting new residents. Pictured is resident Charles Keller. Charles attend the July 4th party that the residents enjoyed. Charles held the lucky raffle ticket and was given a new patriotic door decoration for the apartment he shares with…
By: Mark Holtsberry Paulding County has buried within its boarders seven veterans who fought in the Mexican War, but Richard Truitt only fought in The Mexican War, he enlisted twice to serve in The Civil War. Richard C. Truitt, was born July 25, 1820, in Preble County. Raised on a farm, by parents that raised…
Photo and story byAndrea Schlueter I really don’t know how to caption this, besides just tell you how life-changing Saturday was for so many. My words won’t do justice for what this day meant for everyone, but maybe the shaky portraits I took can help story tell that. Shaky, because my emotions were also high. …
Friday of last week there were reports of rain fall that accumulated to over 6” of rain. Paulding had standing water rise from Blue Creek and Flat Rock Creek. The fields tiling has increased the volume of water arriving at ditches, creeks and water in a certain amount of time. Housing areas were also flooded…
