West Bend News - Part 14

PAULDING, OH: Charles V. Seslar, 56, passed away Saturday December 20, 2025 in Fort Wayne. Charlie was born in Paulding

National Program Shares with Kids the Importance of Trees and Forests

Ohio is celebrating an important milestone when it comes to teaching kids across the state about the importance of leaning

Congratulations to Fort Defiance Humane Society for receiving $4,949 for surgery equipment for in-house and public clinics. This grant was given

Wayne Trace used a strong opening quarter and a balanced scoring effort to earn a 43–35 girls basketball victory over

The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Kyzer Realty as a new Chamber member and newest addition

Antwerp Senior Zaine McMichael was not afraid of scoring in Tuesday night’s match (December 30, 2025) as he achieved his

The annual Route 49 Boys Basketball Tournament returned to Edon on December 29–30, bringing together Antwerp, Edon, Edgerton, and Hicksville

By: MELINDA KRICK Ringing in the New Year From the Antwerp Gazette, Jan. 9, 1873: Festivities were rather mild in

The Tree of Celebration, which is on display in the main lobby of Paulding County Hospital since 2002, has added

Columbus Grove took home top honors at the 2025 Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl Tournament held Friday, December 19, at The

Dotting My Teas By: Marlene Oxender I can say something about myself that most people cannot say: I have five

The annual High School Girls Route 49 Basketball Tournament tipped off Monday night, December 22 at the Hicksville gym, bringing

Paulding Holds Off Wayne Trace 75-70 in Friday Night Battle at The Palace Paulding edged Wayne Trace in a hard-fought