On Saturday, July 30th, 27 firefighters and EMTs took part in an all-day Grain Bin Rescue class, presented by the Ohio Fire Academy Direct Delivery program, free to the first responders. The Payne Fire Department hosted the training at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The one day long class consisted of classroom work for most of…
Emerald Township – Paulding County, Ohio—On Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 7:47 a.m., deputies were dispatched to 14238 RD 232, Cecil, Ohio, for a trespassing complaint. After deputies arrived on scene, they learned the trespasser, an adult male, was shot by the property owner. Early stages of the investigation indicate 28-year-old Kurtis P. Puckett was…
By: Angel Steiner Just a Small Town guy with a musical gift and humble spirit — these are just some of the traits of this year’s Antwerp Chamber Gem of the Year. Barry DeLong was overwhelmingly nominated by the residents of Antwerp for this Award. It both surprised and humbled him to accept the nomination…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for July is Jennifer Ankney and the Sam Switzer Realty in Hicksville, Ohio Jennifer Ankney is the newest full-time realtor in Sam Switzer Realty’s Hicksville Office. She comes to real estate with a passion and excitement for helping people buy and sell their homes to start their next big…
PAULDING, OH – Cassidy Atkins entrepreneur and owner of Fur-Tastic Pups Dog Grooming in Cecil, OH is the first recipient of the Small Business Support Loan through the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office. This fund was made possible by the Paulding County Area Foundation and was established just three months ago to help small…
Another birthday in Heaven for our beloved Stan! The office at West Bend News & Print is not the same without him here, telling his wild, made up stories or telling his memories of Antwerp in the past. He made an impact on the lives of numerous people and will always be loved and missed. …
Cecil and Brenda Foust of Convoy, OH are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary June 23, 2022. They were married in the Scott Methodist Church in Scott, OH on June 23, 1962 with Rev. Grayson Atha officiating. They have been blessed with two children: Mary (Foust) Workman, deceased, and Timothy (Lori) Foust; along with four grandchildren:…
The Antwerp/Payne/Paulding County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) has purchased the former Park Station property in Antwerp. The property has been submitted into the Ohio Brownfield Remediation program. Upon state approval, the buildings on the property will be leveled and removed and the property remediated. The hope is to bring the property back to a natural…
Antwerp Village & Paulding Village Slated to Receive Funds State Representative Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) and State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) have supported the passing of House Bill 687, the state capital budget, which will provide funding for local projects throughout Ohio and within the 82nd House District. The capital budget focuses on the most pressing…
The Paulding County Board of Elections of Paulding County, Ohio, wishes to inform voters that the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of May, 2022 at the following locations: Auglaize Township – Auglaize Fire House at SR 637 & RD 169; Benton Township (Payne Village) and Harrison Township (Payne Village) –…
A call came in Monday afternoon just before 5 pm of a house fire in Paulding. This time it was on the east end of Rita St. in the north east section of Paulding. This fire comes one day after the fire near the fire department that took place on Sunday morning on Wall St.…
A Sunday morning fire broke out at the old Krick Glass Factory, according to Mayor Greg White, at 400 W Wall St near the Paulding Fire Department. The April 24 blaze destroyed the two structures on the lot, and Fire Departments from Paulding, Antwerp, Cecil and Payne all contributed to helping contain the fire. Crews…
Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District, Paulding County Park District, the Paulding County Park District, and Lafarge of Paulding, are planning several events to celebrate Earth Day 2022, kick off the National Association of Conservation District’s (NACD) 67th Stewardship Week, and Arbor Day. On Friday, April 22nd, the Paulding Lafarge Plant is partnering with Paulding…
