By: Staci Miller, Paulding FFA Advisor. The 2020-2021 school year may have looked differently for the Paulding FFA Chapter, but the chapter worked hard to achieve their goal of becoming a Gold Rated Chapter at the state level. In May, the Paulding FFA Chapter received notification that the our National Chapter application was awarded a…
The groundbreaking ceremony taking place August 26, 2021 symbolizes the Antwerp Local School District’s commitment to progressive and innovative approaches to learning. The Antwerp Board of Education, administration and staff are committed to being responsive to the changing landscape of education and finding ways to most appropriately prepare our students. Teaching and learning has changed…
Calaway Gerken shot a 79 and Halle Frank added an 86 to lead the host Wauseon Lady Indians to the championship of the Wauseon Girls Golf Invitational Tuesday at Ironwood Golf Course. The host Indians carded a 369 to win the tournament over second place Otsego, which finished with a 378. Hicksville placed third with…
Ten graduates of the Vantage Career Center Adult Education Licensed Practical Nursing program were recognized during a Pinning Ceremony held on August 5, 2021. Practical Nursing Instructor Jessica Hoyng welcomed family and friends who attended the ceremony in support of the graduates, while Superintendent Rick Turner commended the students for their hard work and dedication…
By: Asst. Reporter, Jaylyn McCloud The officer team this year is made up of President Paige Jones, Vice President Kyle Mobley, Secretary Sydney Trahin, Treasurer Mason Shlatter, Reporter Carter Manz, Student Advisor Tyler Schlatter, Parliamentarian Jamy Hunt, Asst. Treasurer Lanthan Schneider, Asst. Reporter Jaylyn McCloud ,along with Ag Education Teacher and FFA advisor Mrs. Staci…
First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W. Central Avenue in Van Wert, in partnership with many Van Wert businesses and churches, has set the date of Thursday, August 19th for their 6th Annual Operation Back to School event for Van Wert County high school students. This FREE event provides backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene…
Antwerp Elementary 2021-2022 School Supplies • Mark all supplies clearly with the first and last student name including clothing and shoes. • NO MECHANICAL PENCILS or individual sharpeners are allowed in elementary. • Sharpen all pencils at home before the first day of class. • Trapper Keepers are not allowed in elementary. • Wheeled backpacks…
Seth Baker, CEO of The Van Wert County Foundation, is pleased to announce designated grant funds to local school districts from the Richard L. and Nadie O. Klein Memorial Trust. Mr. Richard Klein and his wife, Nadie, lived in the Ohio City area and were engaged in farming. The Klein’s were childless, but they wanted…
With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like for the nearly 96,200 Allen County students. In addition to buying new clothes, dorm furnishings and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, Lutheran Health Network recommends…
The EACS Board of School Trustees recently recognized Ms. Karen Augustine, and her first-grade class at Cedarville Elementary School for being finalists in the 2020-2021 National Book Challenge! As a finalist in the one-and-only National Book Challenge, Ms. Augustine’s class-book was selected from entries across the country and awarded as a Top 50 book based…
Live theatre is back, and there are many opportunities to watch a performance by local artists right here in our area. From Bryan, Ohio, to Fort Wayne, Indiana, community theaters are working hard to put on some entertaining shows this summer. One of those local groups, the Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre, has gathered an…
Allen County Farm Bureau Inc. and Allen County Farm Bureau Insurance awarded 5 scholarships for a total of $17500 to students of Farm Bureau members attending higher education. Farm Bureau cares about the future of our farming communities and those who will be – and are already – involved in the agricultural industry. We sponsor scholarships…
After eliminating county rival Paulding, Wayne Trace came up short to host Defiance for a runner-up finish in the ACME sectional tournament hosted by the Bulldogs last week. The Raiders took out the Panthers 15-5 in an elimination game before falling to Defiance 11-0 in the sectional championship. However, the second-place finish put the red,…
