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OSP Investigates Two Fatal Crashes Last Night

Union Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 8:30 P.M. on Sunday evening, September 27, 2020, on US 30 just west of Convoy Road in Van Wert County. Unit 1, a 2018 Honda Fit, was eastbound in the westbound lanes of US 30. Unit…

Antwerp Rotary Learn About COVID

The Antwerp Rotary Club met on Thursday, September 17 at the VFW post #5087. After the formalities of the Rotarian meeting, Randy and Pam Daeger spoke about their experiences with COVID. Randy and Pam were cases 2 and 3 in Paulding County. They said their experiences were very different from each other and they aren’t…

Ohio Department of Health Releases Latest COVID Stats; Halloween Guidance

Total confirmed cases, deaths, and hospitalizations continue to increase. Very high exposure and spread conditions have been identified in six counties by ODH Limited access to nursing homes and similar facilities continues. Personal Protective Equipment, Mass Fatality, and Medical Surge workgroups continue efforts. Two active RRF remains in-progress; 13 addressed and are no longer active.…

Paul Edward Perl

Paul Edward Perl, known lovingly as PAULY, 52, of Paulding, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  He shared his testimony of faith with family and friends and was baptized in June, 2020. After an extensive fight with multiple myeloma cancer, he was recently able to spend time with friends and family…

DAV Recognized for 100 Years of Service

The Paulding County Commissioners recognized and acknowledged the proclamation that honors the 100th Anniversary of Disabled American Veterans that was founded by WWI veterans on September  25, 1920 and chartered by an act of Congress on June 17, 1932. The 100th anniversary of taking care of veterans and their families and a full range of…

Birth Announcement

Jason and Sarah (employee at West Bend Printing) and big brother Dean Klingler of Napoleon, OH would like to announce the birth of their daughter/sister, Alice Judy Ann Klingler. She arrived on September 17, 2020 at Dupont Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN and weighing in at 6lbs 8oz and was 18 3/4” in length.  Proud grandparents…

JONES –CARIS

Don and Kathy Jones of Antwerp, Ohio are happy to announce the upcoming wedding of their son Garrett Austin to Madison Aleyse Caris daughter of Jim and Angie Caris, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The bride to be is a graduate of Dwenger High School and the University of St. Francis. She is employed as a rehab…

Reeb Named Mayor in Antwerp

Mayor Ray DeLong struggled with cancer for a year and it took his life in August. DeLong knew that his time was coming, and, for the sake of the village, planned ahead for the inevitable. He planned with village council for his replacement. He worked and trained Jan Reeb to fill his term when he…

Old Crown Brass Band Presents a Celebration of Indiana

The award winning Old Crown Brass Band returns to kick off its 2020-2021 season with a concert that celebrates Indiana. The band under the direction of Associate Conductor Bryen Warfield, will perform selection associated with famous Hoosiers. Featured Hoosiers will be Cole Porter, Red Skelton, Fred Jewell and of course, Michael Jackson. In addition, several…