The Green Meadows Conference is proud to announce the All-Conference selections and Players of the Year for Football for the 2021 season OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: K.P. Delarber (12) Tinora DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Baeden Hancock (12) Tinora FIRST TEAM: Offensive Ends – Jagger Landers (12) Antwerp; Jackson Bergman (12) Hicksville; Cole Commisso…
Oakwood Elementary students held a Veterans Day Parade on November 11 in Oakwood. They lined the circle drive at the school with flags. A veteran, Bud Schilt, was honored with his granddaughter Kristen and Oakwood Elem.’s patriotic clown, Vinnie, who rode his unicycle through the parade. Oakwood Elementary’s own Jeff Sheppard, who is the daytime custodian,…
Ann’s Bright Beginners have “Fallen for Preschool” by making beautiful fall trees in their art centers recently. We still have openings if you would like for your 3, 4 or 5 year old to attend! Please call 419-399-KIDS (5437) for more information.
Shop Small Saturday is approaching quickly and Antwerp Chamber of Commerce’s plans are in place with local businesses to make the day an exceptional shopping experience and start to the holiday season. Local businesses are prepared with special deals and sales as well as ready to participate in a Scavenger Hunt for shoppers on the…
Our next guest on Paulding County Business Weekly is Jace Crossland. Jace is the ISO Rep/Safety Manager with Robert’s Manufacturing, one of Paulding County’s best kept manufacturing secrets. Listen in and learn about this dynamic Oakwood business and how their work plays into the regional and national economy. www.robertsmanufacturing.net
On October 22nd all eighth grade students at Paulding Middle School went on a team building field trip to Auglaize Canoe and Kayak. Donations were given by the Paulding VFW Post 587 and the Gleaners Black Swamp Arbor to help offset the cost of the trip for each student. Paulding Middle School greatly appreciate these organizations…
Van Wert American Legion Post 178 named their Rider of the Year at their September meeting. Rider Of The Year Michele Bird, Club Secretary and active Harley rider, was recognized by Director Jim Figel. Michele has been the club secretary for 5 years and is credited by Jim as being the one to hold the…
By: Mark Holtsberry Israel Brobeck, Civil War Veteran, was born January 20, 1830 in Frederick County, Ohio. He was the son of Henry Brobeck (1808- 1899) and Mahala (Hottel) Brobeck (1810- 1847). As child raised on the farm, Israel learned at a very young age, the meaning of work. By 1850, Israel was on his…
The Wayne Trace girls golf team recently held their awards program with several members receiving special awards. Shown in the picture are (L-R) Kristin Wannemacher (second year varsity, honorable mention All-GMC), Anna Miller (first year varsity, most improved player, honorable mention all-GMC), Riley Daeger (third year varsity, most valuable player, second team all-GMC) and Hannah…
By: Paulding FFA Asst. Reporter, Jaylyn McCloud During October 26-30, thousands of FFA chapters from across the nation including 12 Paulding FFA members, traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 94th Annual National FFA Convention. Our members had a busy schedule full of educational tours that allowed them to learn more about agriculture and FFA. On…
Let’s just address the elephant in the room. Mental health and suicide prevention are a rarely spoken about subject, until it’s a necessity. The unfortunate note is that once it’s a necessity- we may already be in danger. This year our county has suffered significant loss in this area. But the reality is, this is…
Walter and Sue (Ross) Schilb, of Antwerp, are celebrating their 60th wedding annivesary. They were married November 11, 1960 at the Antwerp United Methodist Church with Reverend Archie Hickerson officiating. They have four children, Jenny Deal, Karen (Tom) Fenker, Steve (Kathy Blair), Scott (Allen) and eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
PAULDING, OH: John Straka, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his residence in Paulding, OH. John was born on January 8, 1931 to the late Joseph and Anna (Langel) Straka. On October 9, 1954, he married Maxine Fellers, who survives. For 22 years, John worked for Doty Lithograph before it became…
