I cannot believe that we’re into October already! It’s so beautiful out as I traverse the highways and byways of our beloved Paulding County. I don’t know about you, but the leaves seem extra spectacular this year. It’s been a full two years since Erie Recycling went out of business and I can, with all…
By: Mark Holtsberry Ora Crone was a Grover Hill fella who was born September 18, 1888 in Scott, Van Wert, Ohio. The son of George Washington, born December 8, 1861 in Mercer County, Ohio and Julia Elizabeth (Ross) Crone born November 15, 1867 in Van Wert, Ohio. They were married August 7, 1884 in Van…
Grover Hill, OH – On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, just before 6:00 P.M., Paulding County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of two people threatened by a man with an assault rifle at 205 N. Main St. in the Village of Grover Hill. Deputies found probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for 41-year-old Jeremy D.…
Grover Hill – The Van Wert Post is currently investigating a serious two vehicle injury crash that occurred at approximately 2:49 PM today in Paulding County near Grover Hill, Ohio. A black 2014 Ford Focus being operated by Lilianna A. Egia, of Defiance, Ohio, was traveling eastbound on County Road 72 and entered the intersection…
Antwerp: October 29 — Costume Parade & Judging – Parade line up at Antwerp Manor on Archer Dr. at 3:15 p.m. Parade will go through town to the Fire Department for the Costume Judging. Trick or Treat to follow, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Payne: October 29 — Trick or Treat: 4:30-6:00 p.m. for younger kids. Costume judging…
Paulding JH – Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Student of the Month per grade level. These students are recognized for being some of the top academic performers at Paulding Junior High School. Shown in the picture from left are Jarret Griffith (Grade 6), Darcy Taylor (Grade 7), and Thad Schneider (Grade 8). ANTWERP ELEMENTARY – Antwerp Elementary…
Around 1:00 p.m. reports came in of a kitchen fire on W Perry St in downtown Paulding. Paulding Pancake House kitchen fire appeared to be under control, but then they called in the Paulding Fire Department and backup requests for Grover Hill, Auglaize and Scott Fire Departments. The Paulding County Board of Elections building which…
By: Mark Holtsberry Paul Philander Gusler was born June 29, 1895 near Grover Hill, Ohio. He was the son of Simon Allen and Catherine Eunice (Gilbert) Gusler. By 1900 Simon, Catherine along with 8 children, were living in Latty, Ohio. Simon was a farmer who made sure that Paul received an education. Paul was schooled…
The Grover Hill School PTO purchased ukuleles for the music classroom this year. Students are eager to begin learning and strumming along to their favorite songs! Pictured here: Mrs. Caitlyn Schmidt with some 5th grade students.
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Caris, of Paulding, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Jim Caris and Lyla Kay Wilkin were married August 26, 1961, at Mt. Zion E.U.B. Church, Grover Hill, with Rev. Mark Burden officiating. The couple has five children: Sharon (David) Arens, Sherwood; Bruce (Cheryl) Caris, Sherwood; James M. (Angie) Caris, Fort…
The Paulding County Carnegie Library is open Monday to Thursday 10-7, Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-1. For any information, please call 419-399-2032. Check out the website at www.mypccl.org, we have databases of useful information. Ancestry.com is free to use at the library. Be sure to click on the calendar for upcoming events at all the…
