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Wayne Trace DISTRICT ART SHOW

Wayne Trace Local Schools recently held its annual District Art Show with over 500 pieces on exhibit.  They would like to thank all of those who came out to enjoy the outstanding work done by our talented young artists!  They would also like to recognize the award winners for each of the buildings.  Best in…

Paulding FFA Students Help With Right to Read Week

By: Carter Manz, Reporter & Jaylyn McCloud, Assistant Reporter, Paulding FFA The during second week of May, the Paulding FFA helped Paulding Elementary with their Right to Read Week, their theme was “Superheroes.” The Food Science ag class members read a book called Pigs to the first graders and every student got to keep a…

Lady Indians, Schang too much for Antwerp

Visiting Wauseon scored in five of seven innings as the Lady Indians posted a 9-3 win over host Antwerp Monday in non-league softball action. Wauseon scored once in the first before adding two more each in the second and third to seize a 5-0 advantage. After the Lady Archers plated two runs in the bottom…

MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY

By: Mark Holtsberry           John Baker was farmer and manufacturer of tile and closely associated with the production of cut lumber from his sawmills, he was well known and respected throughout the Latty Township Community. John was born in the Shenandoah Valley region in Virginia, on a farm, September 10, 1841. …

RAIDERS SHUT OUT PIRATES IN SECTIONAL OPENER

By Joe Shouse Sports Writer HAVILAND – Opening sectional play last Tuesday, the Wayne Trace Raiders hosted Continental and came up with a win to advance the Raiders in tournament action. The fourth seed Raiders scored early and defeated the 14th seed Pirates 4-0. The red, white, and blue scored three runs in the opening…

Cadets shut down Antwerp

The season came to a close for the Antwerp Lady Archers on Friday night as Hilltop blanked the blue and white 11-0 in the Division IV district championship at Bryan. Kodi Brenner limited Antwerp to one hit in the contest with four strikeouts in pitching the Cadets to the win. Brenner also walked five Archers…

Bissell – Jones

Mark and Laura Bissell of Antwerp are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Katlyn Bissell, to Taylor Jones, son of Don and Kathy Jones of Antwerp. The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of Antwerp High School and she received a bachelor’s degree in 2017 from Bowling Green State University. She…

WGU Ohio Offers Military Appreciation Scholarships

In recognition of National Military Appreciation Month this May, Western Governors University Ohio is offering Military Appreciation Scholarships  to service members and military veterans as well as their spouses. “As we show our gratitude this month to all those who serve or have served in our military services, we must never lose sight of the challenges…

Raiders claim Paulding County titles

In the annual battle of Paulding County track teams, it was the Wayne Trace Raiders who swept to the county titles by winning both the boys and girls championships at Paulding. Wayne Trace’s boys totaled 85 points to easily get past Paulding’s 32 and Antwerp’s 22. Riley Stoller won the discus for the Raiders with…

Panthers fall in sectional opener

Riverdale scored the game’s first seven runs and the Lady Falcons went on to record a 7-3 victory in Division III sectional softball action at the home of the Panthers Friday night. The Lady Falcons scored one run in the top of the first before adding two more in the third for a 3-0 advantage.…

Carbon Markets are Promoting Healthier Soils

No-till farming started in the 1960’s and gained steam in the 1970’s (fuel crisis) and the 1980’s (agricultural financial crisis).  Glyphosate (Roundup ®) and genetically modified organisms (GMO) innovations also increased no-till farming.  But true long-term no-till farming on every acre every year occurs on less than 4-5% of Ohio farms, with most farmers doing…