Category: Community

P.C. Sheriff: Procedures Were Followed

On July 3, 2013, a shooting incident involving Deputy Gary Hook from the Allen County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office took place in Paulding County, Ohio. The investigation has been completed by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau. The investigation revealed Deputy Hook did properly follow Office Policy and Procedure and no charges will be…

Ruich – Lucas – Engagement

Chrissy Ruich and Tyler Lucas will tie the knot on August 3, 2013 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Chrissy is the daughter of Ron and Cindy Ruich of Fort Wayne, IN and Tyler is the son of Jeff and Lorie Lucas of Antwerp, OH. Chrissy is a registered nurse at Parkview Health and will…

Moore – Eddy Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Chet Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Eddy are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Cheryl Kae Moore and Aaron William Eddy. The couple will exchange vows on a beach front ceremony in Grand Haven, MI on August 10, 2013. The bride to be is a 2006…

2013 Woodburn Day in the Park

The Woodburn Day in the Park started off Saturday morning at an early breakfast with the Lions Club Donuts. The parade and the horse shoe tournament followed. Businesses and organizations from all over where there to start the morning off including: Woodburn Outdoor Power, Woodburn Lutheran School, Many of the churches, Allen County Sheriff’s Office,…

Morningstar – Coppes Engagement Announced

Jennifer Naomi Morningstar, daughter of David Morningstar and Iris Hammond and James Ryan Coppes, son of Steve and Karen Leatherman will marry on August 10, 2013 at Zion Methodist Church, Grover Hill, OH at 4:00 p.m. Ryan works for Liechty John Deere and Jennifer works cleaning houses. The couple reside in Oakwood, OH.

Gustin – Barr Engagement Announced

Sandra Gustin and Robert Barr are excited to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Eric and Amy Gustin, of Zulu, Indiana. She is a 2008 homeschool graduate and is currently employed by Vision Investment Group Inc. The groom-elect is the son of Frank and Susanna Barr, of Pierceton, Indiana.…

Record Carp Caught in Ohio

New Ohio State Record Carp (Bowfishing Division) Certified A new Ohio record carp taken by bowfishing has been certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee. The new state record carp, weighing 53.65 pounds, was caught by Patrick Johnson of Toledo, Ohio in the Sandusky County portion of Lake Erie’s waters. Johnson…

Animal Clinic Celebrates Move

In the Mid 1970’s Harold Wilkin started the Animal Clinic of Paulding. He had a passion for animals which he used to be a contribution to the community. So much so, that he worked well into his 80’s. Today his son, Dr. Tom Wilkin along with Dr. Missie Bowman continue the tradition of treating animals…

Hands of Hope Open House

Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services opened its doors on March 1st in Paulding across from the hospital. The public is invited to an Open House at the new office in the Samaritan Center on West Wayne Avenue, on Thursday, June 27, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce will be there to do a Ribbon…

Butcher – Treesh Engagement

Hannah Marie Butcher of Antwerp and Austin Frazier Treesh, formerly of Edgerton, are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Shelton & Sandi Bradbury of Antwerp and Curtis Butcher from New Haven. She is a 2010 graduate of Antwerp High School.  Hannah is currently employed at Wright & Lerch, attorneys…