Tim Copsey of the Paulding County Economic Development announced the acquisition of decrepit buildings, including the old Paulding movie Theater. The last showing was back in the 1980’s for this building that was built in 1893 as an Opera House. The buildings will be deconstructed and hope to provide new life for this part of…
Lisa McClure of Grover Hill has announced her candidacy to run for Paulding County Commissioner. “I was raised in Paulding County and feel a great sense of pride of now being a community leader seeking to contribute to the growth and success of Paulding County.” Lisa grew up in a farming family. She is the…
On Thursday, March 3 Tim Copsey, Paulding County Economic Development Director, opened the morning breakfast meeting with introductions to Pioneer Lines – railroad. Business leaders from all over the area were invited to attend and participate by expressing their needs that may extend beyond, or in place of, truck freight. BRX Transportation purchased Pioneer in…
Commissioner Mark Holtsberry, a resident of Jackson Township, has announced that he is seeking re-election as your Paulding County Commissioner in the May primary. Seven and a half years ago, he became a person who did not say why, but a person who said why not. Holtsberry’s goal was, and always has been, to help…
The melting snow and the warm temperatures has caused the Maumee River to dam up by the breaking of the winter ice. Near the Vagabond is where the ice is currently at but extends for miles, causing the water to overflow out of the banks of the river. The ice appears to be stopping much…
Fred Pieper, has announced his candidacy for the open Board of Trustee seat for Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) District 4. Pieper was born and raised in rural Paulding County and has been a PPEC customer for over fifteen years. He received his undergraduate degree from Anderson University and his MBA from the University of…
Ann’s Bright Beginners are talking about staying warm and the things we wear in the cold. We all made our own winter hats at our art center. For more information about our program, please call 419-399-KIDS.
On December 17, an alarm went off at the Antwerp Elementary School. Antwerp officer responded and helped the kids at Kroos and River to safely cross the street. On December 17, a resident on River St. reported traffic was getting backed up to the center of town because parents were picking their kids up at…
The Antwerp Archers took on the Edon Bombers in the championship game of the 2021 Route 49 tournament, hosted by the Bombers. Antwerp lead all but at one point in the game. The second half the guest team ran away with the game, finishing with a 20 point lead, 38-58. More pictures at westbendnews.net
2021 is the 4th year for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Paulding County and it was a huge success! 828 wreaths were ordered, this included pick ups and cemetery placements. The ceremony took place at St. Paul Cemetery in Paulding. The VFW Post 587, Paulding Sheriffs Department, Scout troop 312, and Flatrock Junior Farmers…
By: Reporters, Carter Manz and Jaylyn McCloud The Paulding FFA Chapter has had a very fun and eventful year. Despite facing many unforeseen circumstances this last year with the continued pandemic, the chapter has found many new ways to still give back to the community and stay on track with our annual projects. In January,…
ANTWERP, OH Joe Messmann, 70, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana Joe was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on December 1, 1951, a son of Myrtle Rekeweg (Saurer) & the late Glenn Messmann. He worked at Paragon for 34 years. Joe was a big sports fan. He was…
PAULDING, OH: Mary J. Strable, age 82, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Mary was born on June 11, 1939 in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, OH to the late Chester and Dorothy (Snyder) Lytle. On February 11, 1956 she married Thomas Strable who preceded her…
