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…
EDON – The Antwerp football team gave it everything they had Saturday night in Division VII football action at Edon as the host Bombers needed a late score to rally for a 26-21 victory. Following a scoreless first quarter, Edon got on the board on a one yard touchdown run from Drew Gallehue for a…
The shop class from Paulding High School let a hand to Habitat for Humanity recently. Pictured here is the team putting up the walls for the Habitat house (l-r) Logan Vance, Dylan Kuckuck, Wyatt Beckman, John Kennedy, Christian Bauer, Alana Eddings, Janae Pease, Nick Manz. Nice work!
The Woodburn Business and Community Decorated Pumpkin Contests were put together by the Woodburn Main Street Organization. Reliance I/O sponsored these contests. The Chop Shop in Woodburn donated the pumpkins to the business for this contest. Our organization would like to give a special shout out to the Woodlan Service Club and Nevaeh Whitaker who did an amazing…
Wayne Trace Payne Elementary is pleased to announce the October students of the month. They are the following: Front row: Maylee Stoller, Mary Gerardot, Clara DeWaard, Elise Steffen, Briana Rupp, River Rittenhouse, Dylainee Carr, Londyn Dargenson. Back Row: Cerenity Seibert, Zander Lelonek, Kohen Fore, Kiptyn Mills, Jenna Kipfer, Kaiden Creighton-Smith, Nora Wenninger
