Rick and Linda Heffner have been married 50 years as of June 27, 2022. They took a nice vacation to several places in Kentucky to celebrate the occasion. It ended with a visit with their daughter, Lori and her family. When asked what their secret was, Rick replied, “We spend a lot of time in…
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Tempel – Speice
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•With much happiness, Kurt and Emily Tempel announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Olivia Claire Tempel to Colby Lawrence Speice, son of Michael and Kathy Speice. A wedding ceremony and celebration will take place on July 16, 2022 at Crimson Lane in Ada, OH. The bride is a 2015 graduate of Antwerp High School,…
HERITAGE LIONS STILL TAKING DONATIONS
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•The Heritage Lions are continuing to collect used eyeglasses (including sunglasses, reading glasses and even broken glasses), eyeglass cases, cell phones, hearing aids and batteries. This is a year-around project in which the Lions clean and sort these donations as they are passed through an extensive distribution network. The glasses eventually are taken on mission…
Summer Blast: THIS Friday in Paulding!
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•The 2022 Summer Blast in downtown Paulding is set for THIS Friday, July 15th from 4:00-10:00 p.m. This event is sponsored annually b CoRP (Community Revitalizing Paulding). Food and games begin at 4:00 p.m., The parade will start at 6:00 p.m. Live entertainment by Kaitlyn Schmit and The Move at 7:30 p.m. And fireworks (sponsored…
Mendez guest speaker at Kiwanis
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•VWCS to Host Eggerss Stadium Bonds Informational Meeting
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•On behalf of Van Wert City School District, we appreciate your continued support of the district with the passage of the Eggerss Stadium bond issue. Since the bond issue was passed by the voters on May 3, the district’s administration has been working diligently through the bonding process. We are currently waiting for the confirmation…
Historic Fort Wayne July Event: Colonial America
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•Where: Colonial America will be on Saturday, July 16, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, July 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at The Old Fort 1201 Spy Run Avenue Admission: Freewill donation. Always check our website at oldfortwayne.org, Facebook.com/HistoricFortWayne, or call (260)437-2836 for schedule updates and information. The east coast was in open revolt…
Paulding FFA has Successful Fair Week
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•By: Reporter Caydence Rue During the Paulding County Fair, the Paulding FFA had over 80 members participate in a variety of activities from still projects to livestock projects as well as the kickball tournament. This year’s fair was June 11th-18th, with many activities each day. The Paulding FFA had livestock projects in all the barns…
Northwest State Community College Foundation Presents $1,139,450 Check to Board of Trustees
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•The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, June 24 on the Archbold campus. After roll call, Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Executive Director for Development & NSCC Foundation and Foundation Board Chair Peter Beck presented the Board with a record-setting check in the amount of $1,139,450. The money is designated…
Meet the New Principal of Southwick Elementary School
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•Meet Mrs. Megan Cripe, the new principal of Southwick Elementary School! What made you want to change schools to become principal? What made you want to apply for this position? In my first year as assistant principal at Southwick, I quickly fell in love with the students, staff, and community. The uniquely diverse community provides…
Civil War Gatling Gun Coming to the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum on July 11th
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•Fort Wayne, IN – Friday, July 8th – The Civil War Roundtable of Northeast Indiana will have a black powder Gatling Gun demonstration on Monday night July 11th at 6:30 pm at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum 2122 O’Day Road. There will be a presentation about the Gatling Gun which was used extensively…
Van Wert man joins Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club
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•Van Wert resident Roderick K. Bowen joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club after his safety belt saved him from sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on Wren-Landeck Road in Van Wert County on May 12, 2022. Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Adam L. Saylor presented him with a “Saved by the Belt” certificate signed…
LifeWise Academy Expanding to Paulding Junior High
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•LifeWise Academy in Paulding, Ohio will be expanding by offering classes to Paulding Exempted Village School students in grades 6-8. Students will travel from the Paulding Junior High to the Paulding United Methodist Church where they will receive Bible-based character education. LifeWise Academy already serves students at Paulding Exempted Village Schools in grades K-5. “Thanks…