Maxine L. Haver

 Maxine L. Haver, 87, died December 31, 2012 at Hickory Creek of Hicksville. She was born February 15, 1925 the daughter of the late Ralph and Elsie (Keck) Iler at Paulding, Ohio. She was a 1942 graduate of Ayersville High School. On April 8, 1950 she was united in marriage to Charles Haver who survives.…

Old Number Nine

By: Stan Jordan The mother and daughter were walking down the street on a beautiful warm morning. The daughter had just returned from the Olympics where she had won a gold metal in Gymnastics. The local Priest met them and they had a nice visit about the young lady’s ability and what she had done…

Norman Manley

Norman Russell Manley, 91, of Paulding, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at The Gardens of Paulding. Norman was born in Paulding on July 12, 1921, a son of the late Effie (Anspach) and Richard  Manley. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Norman worked as a carpenter and also farmed, but…

Glenn Geist

Alva Glenn Geist, 81, of Payne, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his residence. Glenn was born in Fort Wayne on April 25, 1931, a son of the late Fanny Marie (Ligon) and Cecil Glenn  Geist. He served in the U.S. Air Force & was a machine repairman at General Electric. On Sept. 27,…

Warriors fall to Raiders in Boys Basketball Action

  Wayne Trace takes on Woodlan at home Friday, December 28. The Raiders JV won against the Warriors with a 60-27 point lead. Highlights below: The Varsity game was close the entire first half with a 14-12 score at the end of the first quarter. The second half the Raiders slowly raised the difference against…

There’s a New Sheriff in Town!

With family and friends as witnesses including two officers, Chief Deputy Mark Butler & Captain Shane Dyson, Jason Landers was sworn in December 27, 2012 by Judge Tiffany Beckman at the Paulding County Courthouse. He will officially hold the office of Sheriff beginning January 7, 2013 at 12:00 am. Jason started off his public service…