Military History of Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry  Alfred N. Wilcox Alfred N. Wilcox was born March 9, 1864, in Ashland County, Ohio. He was the son of Rev. James Monroe, a Methodist minister, and Delia (Travis) Wilcox. James Wilcox was a Civil War Veteran from Minnesota serving in the Cavalry. I guess that explains Alfred’s willingness to serve.  Alfred…

Where Are the Barber Poles?

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker  Remember those red and white striped poles and what they indicated? Those poles usually meant that the place was a barber shop. The old local barbershops used to be a place where men could go in and get a shave and a hair cut for (2 bits) Actually…

Another School Record Broken for WT

The 2020-2021 Wayne Trace Wrestling Team broke yet another school record.  Coach Clemens recalls telling this team at the beginning of the season, “You guys have the potential to be the best wrestling team thus far in Wayne Trace history.” These wrestlers are quite possibly proving Coach Clemens correct. Earlier this season the Raider wrestling…

Two to Run 48 Miles in 48 Hours for Local Non-Profit

Two Van Wert locals are expressing their generosity through an extreme running event, with all funds raised being donated to Haven of Hope Men’s Homeless Shelter located in Van Wert, OH. Ultra-runners Shane Leeth and Nick Leeth will be completing the David Goggins Challenge beginning on March 5th, 2021.  The David Goggins challenge involves running…

COVID-19 Update: K-12 Progress, Rent Assistance, Ongoing Nursing Home Vaccination Plan

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  K-12 PROGRESS Governor DeWine announced progress toward the goal of getting K-12 students back into the classroom by March 1. In December, 45 percent of Ohio students were attending school remotely full-time, but today, less…