August, 2025 | West Bend News

The Antwerp Lady Archers opened their volleyball season at home last Tuesday night, August 19th, but came up short against

Community History

August 27, 2025 News Submissions

Virginia Iler Paulus Celebrates 100 Years

Virginia Iler Paulus enjoyed last Sunday afternoon visiting with friends and family from all over the area. All were in

Business Community

August 26, 2025 News Submissions

Tessenderlo Kerley Opens State-of-the-Art Fertilizer Plant in Defiance

Defiance, OH – Under bright skies described as “Chamber of Commerce weather,” community leaders, company executives, and residents gathered Thursday,

Business Community History

August 26, 2025 News Submissions

Auglaize Twp Fire Dept. Celebrates 50 years; Honors Volunteers

Auglaize Township gathered on Saturday, August 16, to celebrate 50 years of its volunteer fire department—a milestone born from a

Columns Mark Holtsberry

August 25, 2025 News Submissions

Military History in Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry Captain Charles Alvin Riley was born May 14, 1889, in Dennison, Texas, the son of Dr. Charles

Columns Pennies for Your Thoughts

August 24, 2025 News Submissions

CELEBRATE AUGUST DAYS

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Everyone looks forward to holidays, I know I do. Almost each month of

Churches Columns

August 24, 2025 News Submissions

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS (PRIDE)

Pride is often considered the most significant of the seven deadly sins. It is characterized by an excessive belief in

Columns

August 23, 2025 News Submissions

Casey Jones

I met Marlene Oxender last week. I found her to be passionate and quite a fireball. A great ambassador for

Columns Sports

August 23, 2025 News Submissions

Left Turn

By: Ron Burt Area football fans, this is just a reminder. Every Friday at 9:30 PM I have an early

Legal

August 22, 2025 News Submissions

Antwerp Police Reports

July 29 – A vehicle was stopped for an unsecured load because trash was falling off. It was determined the

Community Not For Profit

August 21, 2025 News Submissions

Habitat for Humanity to Host Pulled Pork Dinner Fundraiser September 6

PAULDING — Habitat for Humanity of Paulding-Van Wert is gearing up for its annual Pulled Pork Dinner on September 6,

Business Community Not For Profit

August 20, 2025 News Submissions

Paulding 1st Presbyterian Church Legacy gifts

Legacy Gifts are a meaningful part of the celebration being planned by the Anniversary Committee of Paulding’s 1st Presbyterian Church.

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