There’s a bit of good news for Ohio farmers to counter the bad news caused by COVID-19, as well as by last year’s historic rain. In counties scheduled for property value updates in 2020—about half of Ohio’s 88 counties—the average value of farmland enrolled in the Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program should be about…
Helen Eleanor Miller
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Antwerp, OH Helen Eleanor Miller, 90, of Antwerp passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at The Gardens of Paulding. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio on February 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Maude (Ganger) and Carl Steele. Eleanor worked at Dana Weatherhead for 30 years and was member of Antwerp United Methodist…
John “Jack” Haynes
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ANTWERP, OH John “Jack” Haynes, 92, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Hickory Creek in Hicksville. Jack was born in Lorain, Ohio on April 6, 1928. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Antwerp VFW Post 5087 and…
Ohio State Highway Patrol Honors Lawson and Klausing
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Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Jacob W. Lawson has been selected the 2020 Trooper of the Year at the Van Wert post. The selection of Trooper Lawson, 28, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2020. Fellow officers stationed at the Van Wert post, chose Trooper Lawson based on his leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous…
Election Process Begins for Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op
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Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is looking for professional individuals to run for the board of trustees and help shape the strategic direction of the co-op. Three seats are up for re-election within Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op (PPEC)’s territory. The upcoming 2021 election will be for districts 3, 7, and 8: • District 3 – includes the…
April 2021 Honor Flight Postponed
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The national Honor Flight Network has ordered a suspension of all Honor Flights scheduled through April 30, 2021. As a member of the Honor Flight Network, Honor Flight Northeast Indiana will comply with their directive. The scheduled April 28, 2021 Honor Flight from Fort Wayne has been postponed. The COVID-19 virus has had a significant…
NSCC HELPS TO MAKE DREAMS A REALITY AT THE DEFIANCE DREAM CENTER
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On Tuesday, November 24, seven individuals graduated from the Defiance Dream Center’s workforce training program. The program, focusing on skilled trades, provided four learners with 120 hours of construction training and a 30-hour OSHA certification. The other three learners spent 10 weeks focusing on automotive skills that local employers believe are necessary for gainful employment. …
Homeschooling isn’t Boring!
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By: Kate McIntosh, age 13 There’s so much to think about at home! Even when it seems boring, there are still math problems to calculate, new music to learn, and extra things like a speech class we are doing through CHEPC, our homeschool group, to make normal life a little more exciting! Company coming over…
New Haven Food Bank Blessed by Lions Club
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PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL NOVEMBER PRIDE CARD WINNERS
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James “Red” Allen
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James “Red” Allen, 77, of Payne, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Red was born in Jackson, Michigan on December 13, 1942, a son of the late Ernestine Amelia (Robinson) and Luther Joy Allen. He liked to hunt and race motorcycles and cars. He was also an avid hockey player…
Paulding Middle School Announces November SOM
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GET YOUR LETTER TO SANTA IN ANTWERP
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Have you been a good girl or boy this year? Do you deserve something special this year? The Reindeer are in training and the Elves are busy building toys and getting Santa’s sleigh ready so now is your chance to write your letter to Santa. It’s safe to say that Santa is very busy this…
