Central Ohio – Wildlife District One In March, State Wildlife Officer Maurice Irish, assigned to Delaware County, received a call about an injured bald eagle. After confirming the injury, he safely captured the bird and transported it to the Ohio Wildlife Center where it was treated for its injuries. The eagle was released in June…
WABASH ERIE DAY at Woodlan
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MATT’S MISHAPS
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“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” – Matt CANINE ENCOUNTERS Heading out the front door to go on a morning run helps me set the pace for the day. When Stateside, my wife and I enjoy running…
Drunk as Cooter Brown
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I love the south and my grandparents were both from the southern states. Of course, my Granny, could make great sugar cookies, sweet tea, dandelion greens, fresh green beans, bake super pies and could forecast the weather using various nature signs. I grew up with not only her cooking and…
Paulding FFA attends Farm Science Review
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By: Carter Manz, Paulding FFA Reporter On Tuesday, September 21st, 24 Paulding FFA students attended the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio. There were hundreds of booths for the students to visit so they could learn more about the many different businesses in agriculture. There were also field demonstrations for the students to watch which…
39th Annual Women’s Retreat
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First Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Paulding OH is hosting its 39th Annual Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 9 am until 2:30 pm. Doors open at 8:30 am. The church is located at the corner of Caroline and Cherry Streets in Paulding, one block from the courthouse square. This year, guest speaker Kim…
Antwerp Day in the Park donates to 4-H
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The Antwerp Day in the Park was a huge success this year. The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce decided to make a donation to the 4-H groups that helped at Day in the Park. The check presented by Mandy Miller to help support the Youth Leadership Building is given to Michael Schweinsberg.
JPHS FESTIVAL OF TREES
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The John Paulding historical society started an annual event many years ago and the tradition continues. The Festival of Trees started with only a few trees but over the years has grown into a showcase of beautiful trees, displays, memory tree , delicious food and a time to revisit old friends and make new friends. …
Pioneer Lines announced FOR PCBW
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Our new guests on the Paulding County Business Weekly show will be Jodi Heath, Director of Business Development and Ross Grantham, Chief Operating Officer for Pioneer Lines. Pioneer is the company that owns the railroad that cuts across Paulding County from Woodburn, IN to Napoleon, OH. Listen in on how the railroad looks to be…
Indiana WILD celebrates 10th Anniversary by hosting 1st Annual Trunk or Treat
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Indiana Wild is a Woodburn business, inspiring live animal conservation through outreach education programs. Indiana Wild believes that forming a positive, tactile, emotional connection with animals in an educational setting will foster a foundation of conservation and a love of wild things. Indiana Wild also believes that animals are not simply a natural or scientific part…
Woodlan defeats Jay County at homecoming
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Woodlan Senior Landin Golden takes the ball after it bobbles out of the opponents hands and then runs the yardage to score a touchdown for Woodlan in the first quarter. More pictures at westbendnews.net The Warriors hosted Jay County Patriots in Friday night’s homecoming football action to win over the patriots 31-7. The game started…
Know the warning signs of suicide
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By: Jennifer Dempsey, Prevention Specialist, PASS September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In 2018, 1,836 Ohioans died by suicide and in 2019 suicide was the second leading cause of death in Ohio residents aged 10-34. These statistics prove how important it is to be educated about the characteristics and warning signs of suicide. So many…
SCHWELLER GETS PERFECT SCORE
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Paulding Middle School student, Jack Schweller, scored a perfect score on his seventh-grade state math test in the spring. Shown in the picture giving Jack his award is Paulding Middle School seventh-grade math teacher Tanya Rickenberg. Shown receiving the award is Paulding Middle School student Jack Schweller.
