We, the Woodburn Community Historical Society, want to say thank you to our community for making our 150th a success. In our drawing, Dr. Hicks won the country throw. If you wish to buy a 150th Woodburn Sesquicentennial book, they are $25. Get yours from Deb at Main St. Express on her working days or…
Category: Area Fairs
Hicksville Hosts Fireman’s Convention
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This year is the third time the village of Hicksville has hosted the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention. This event began on Friday, June 19 and finished at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The first year for Hicksville to host this was in 1933, then again in 1990. The association was founded in 1874. The…
Woodburn celebrates SummerFest with 150th year
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This year marks the 150th Celebration of the Woodburn. Throughout the years, Woodburn has been known by several different titles including Phelps Station, Shirley City and its current name. This past weekend residents and people throughout the area came together, braving the weather, having a good time in the park. Beth Wood from Indiana Wild…
General Robert E. Lee and the Civil War Come to the Old Fort
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Camp Allen Muster 1861-1865 The Civil War comes alive at the Old Fort. Experience demonstrations of period cooking, military procedures, games, and more. Watch battle reenactments, visit with soldiers, and remember a time that divided our nation. General Robert E. Lee will be present for the weekend, as will members of the 7th Indiana Cavalry…
Paulding County 4-H Junior Fair Results
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FOOD & NUTRITION: Beginning Projects: I Spy in the Kitchen – Laryssa Whitman, BEST, Rosette Snack Attack – Carla Manz, BEST, Rosette Best Beginning Food Project – Carla Manz, Trophy (Tim & Vicky Steel) 2nd Place Beginning Food Project – Laryssa Whitman, Plaque/Rosette (Livewires 4-H Club) Intermediate Projects: Grill Master – Cameron Graham, BEST, Rosette…
Welcome to the Paulding County Fair!
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Free Sausage Sandwich and Free AdmissionThis year, Baughman Tile is sponsoring a free admission day to the Paulding County Fair. Friday plays host to this wonderful event. Along with free admission, the company is also sponsoring a FREE sausage sandwich with the coupon in this week’s West Bend News. Pickup a newspaper ASAP as there…
Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Will be at Woodburn Summer Fest
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Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band is a high energy, first class show band built around the lightning fast piano pumpin’, Rockaboogie playing of London England’s Terry Lee Ridley! Join us on Saturday, June 13th at Woodburn Summer Fest from 7:30-10:00 p.m. to hear a large selection of popular hits from the 50’s and 60’s!…
Perfect weather made great time at Halloween Parade & Costume Contest in Paulding
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The Paulding Lions Club held its Halloween Parade and Costume Contest in Paulding. Ohio on October 25, 2014. The parade started at 1:30 p.m. with a balloon release in front of the Paulding County Carnegie Library. It was a perfect sunny day for the parade. There were approximately 75 to 100 spectators and Halloween participants.…
WWII Veterans Honored at 2014 Payne Fall Festival
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This was the best year ever in it’s 6 year historyThe Payne Fall festival took place this past weekend. The turnout was great and the vendors sold lots of food and wares. On Saturday the beautiful autumn day event began with the parade. The Wayne Trace Marching band performed very well on stage. Following the…
6th Annual Payne Fall Festival at Community Park
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The 6th annual Payne Fall Festival is set to take place this weekend at the Community Park in Payne, Saturday and Sunday, October 11-12, 2014. Saturdays activities will last from 9:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. Plan to begin the morning with the grand parade through downtown at 10: 00 a.m., followed by the opening ceremonies…
Flat Rock Creek Festival
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The Annual Flat Rock Creek Festival this year begins on Friday, September 19, taking place at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. Every year people from the entire West Bend News readership area come together to enjoy the harvest and fun of old fashioned country style living. From broom making to apple cider pressing, there is something…
Farmers’ Market in Paulding on Saturday
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The Friends of the historic Carnegie library in Paulding is sponsoring a “Bring what you want to share” Farmer’s Market on August 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the “Buy the Book” bookstore located next to the main library on South Main Street. “We need anyone who wants to donate garden produce or…
