2018 Woodburn Summerfest: Wet and Wild!

The Woodburn Summerfest kicked off its events on Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 in true Wet and Wild style with some rain! Friday night’s Trivia Contest was not spoiled due the the inclement conditions however; the contestants and spectators enjoyed the night anyway. In the morning, rain threatened & misted at parade line-up…

President of OSU stops in Paulding County

What would you think if The Ohio State University President stopped by your house or farm? It might make a big splash! That’s exactly what happened for Terry and Lisa McClure! On Wednesday, June 20 Dr. Michael Drake’s first Tour of Ohio of the year made its third stop of the day in Paulding County.…

Tent camping now available at Independence Dam State Park

Camping has returned to Independence Dam State Park, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The park’s 25 tent-only campsites are situated in a heavily wooded area between the Maumee River and the Maumee-Erie Canal. The park’s camping area features extra-large sites complete with fire rings and picnic tables. Non-potable water and portable…

Solving Runoff 2 5-12-2018

I have been involved in farming all my life. Lake Erie has had problems as far back as I can remember. In the 70s the city blamed the farmers for nitrogen run-off, the farmers blamed the city for phosphorous run-off and nothing got done. It is also lawn and garden fertilizers that run-off. Three problems…

Vantage Adult Police Academy Graduates Seven

The Ohio Technical Center of Vantage Career Center recently celebrated the graduation of seven students from the Police Academy.  These students participated in 10 months of a rigorous course of study that saw them attending class four nights a week and many Saturdays to complete 700 hours of training in a wide variety of Peace…