West Bend News

By: Mark Holtsberry Charles Franklin Stiner was born on October 20, 1886, in Antwerp, Ohio. He was the son of

MY NEW HAT

Penny For your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker What do you think of this cold and snowy weather? I always liked

There was something that happened in my youth, that was probably one of the funniest things l have ever encountered.

Romans 10:17 NKJV: “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. “Consequently, the word of

Congratulations to Operation Clean Duds on receiving a $1,000 grant during the Defiance Area Foundation’s fall 2025 grant cycle. Operation

Dotting my Teas By: Marlene Oxender It was announced at the merchants’ drawing that a sum of money had been

By: Ron Burt Race fans have their eyes focused on the sunshine state for the next several weeks. Many plan

The Paulding Kiwanis Club recently welcomed Cheyenne Oleski of the NorthWestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) as its featured speaker.

By: Vivi Myers, Paulding FFA Reporter At the end of January, the Paulding FFA secretary, treasurer, and reporter’s books were

By: Dave Mosier Van Wert Civic Theatre is bringing one of playwright Neil Simon’s biggest hit to the local stage,

The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) would like to congratulate the Fort Defiance Players for receiving a $10,842 grant received during

DEFIANCE, OH: Eugene B. “Gene” Weidenhamer, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home, surrounded by