Richard Lynn Fulk

Richard Lynn Fulk (Rick), age 72, passed away, 23 August 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born 1 February 1951 in Payne, Ohio where he was raised until he was drafted in March 1971 and discharged from the Army March 1972. He lived in Antwerp, Defiance, and Fort Wayne after discharge. A Celebration of…

Knippen speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Braden Knippen (Youth Tour Delegate, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative) as the guest speaker at the August 24, 2023, club meeting. Braden came at the invitation of Randy Price (President/CEO, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative). Brayden spoke to the Kiwanians about his trip to Washington DC on…

Director Mihalik Visits Paulding County 

Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Department of Development (ODoD), visited Paulding County during visits in northwest Ohio this week.  Director Mihalik made two stops while in the village.      The first stop originated at the city administration offices, located in the old historic railroad depot on the west side of the village.  Mihalik…

Raider Paige Alber Breaks Records in Volleyball

Wayne Trace Lady Raiders traveled to Tiger Country on Monday evening, August 27th for some high school volleyball action. Liberty Center defended their home court against the Raiders in both JV and Varsity action. Varsity – Liberty Center over Wayne Trace: 25-14, 18-25, 11-25, 25-6, 15-10 Junior Varsity – Liberty Center over Wayne Trace: 15-25,…

Donald Lee Hieber

NEW HAVEN, IN: Donald Lee Hieber, 75, of New Haven, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023 at Parkview Hospital. Don was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 22, 1948, a son of the late Frieda (Roemke) and William “Bill” Hieber. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Don grew up…

David J. Cole

HICKSVILLE, OH: David J. Cole, 76, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his residence.  David was born February 11, 1947, in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of the late Derrill J. and Lena Rose (Pearson) Cole.  After graduating from Hicksville High School in 1966, David enlisted in the United States Air…