Admissions & Confessions from Editors of West Bend News

In the proofreading and copy editing process of any publication, many actions take place to get ready for “going to press”. Grammar checking, spell checking, fact checking and content approval are the four main components that we focus on when collecting articles and press releases for publication in West Bend News. We do our best…

SHOE REPAIR SHOP

By: Stan Jordan This little two room building sat on the southwest corner of West Daggett and South Main Street, right out there by the road in what is now the parking lot for the dentist office. This picture was taken sometime after 1931, you can see the water hydrant. The shoe cobbler was Joe…

Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Paulding County’s 2020 Bicentennial Year

Ohio Governor DeWine to be Featured Speaker On February 12th, 2020, Paulding County Commissioner’s, along with other dignitaries will be celebrating the Bicentennial of Paulding County with a ceremony to formally launch the county’s 200th birthday year. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will be the featured speaker, along with other county leaders involved with the Bicentennial…

PPEC Employee & Bryan Native Graduates from Leadership Program

Electric cooperatives have long valued leadership — to guide long-term strategic direction, inspire positive change, and empower employees and the community alike. Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s Accounting Manager Annette Schreiner recently took the lead, completing six courses, a capstone project, and personality assessments to earn her Cooperative Leadership Edge certificate. This five-month program, held by…