CMH Foundation Scholarship Winners

The Community Memorial Hospital Foundation recently awarded scholarships to eight area winners who are pursuing careers in healthcare. The list of winners for 2020 included Breanna Vance (Capital University), Samantha Vance (Fairview High School), Madison Smith (Edgerton High School), Julia McMaster (Paulding High School), Kennedey Villena (Hicksville High School), Katie Strayer (Paulding High School), Colin…

CMH Foundation Purse Bingo Postponed

Due to the Covid-19 situation, the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation Purse Bingo has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, September 26, at the Hicksville Eagles. Tickets that were purchased for the original date will still be honored at the new event. If you are unable to attend on September 26 and would like a refund,…

Letter to the Editor

Editor’s Note: We here at the West Bend News print all “Letters to the Editor” because we believe that everyone has a Constitutional right to freedom of the press.  In saying that, we do not necessarily agree with the content that is printed. We are just the messengers. The name of the person who wrote…

NSCC Foundation Awards $661,000 in Scholarships

The Northwest State Community College Foundation proudly awarded $661,000 in scholarships to 282 students from the region. The total dollars awarded surpasses last year’s record totals, offering needed financial help to students through the generosity of donors to the NSCC Foundation. On Thursday, May 28th, the College premiered a virtual reception, to celebrate the accomplishments…

Congratulations! It’s an Owl!

Once upon a time, in a forest not-too-far away, there lived a little family of great horned owls. There was mama owl, and papa owl, and two baby owls (called owlets), and they all lived safe and happy high, high up in a tall, tall tree. Mama and papa were good parents. They brought lots…

PEVS 2019-2020 Retirees

Paulding Exempted Village Schools would like to recognize and congratulate 4 of their staff members that will be retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.  Cheri Estle – 35 years (MS English/Language Arts), Shelley Shinners – 32 years (Oakwood Preschool), Cindy Slattman – 13 years plus 3 1/2 years of subbing (Oakwood Secretary)…