25 people participated in the 5K race sponsored by the Payne Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, July 29, starting at the Payne School ball fields. $500.00 was raised for Dustin Shuherk’s medical expenses. Door prize sponsors were Benschneider Auto, Hooker Enterprises Painting, Puckerbrush Pizza, Paulding Dairy Queen, and Schultz Automotive. The Chamber also recognize Chad…
Tag: 2017
Letter To The Editor
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Well here it is August sixth, the anniversary of our dropping the first atomic bomb during wartime. Now we have been getting threats from Japan’s neighbor to the northwest. The little fat dude in the pantsuit and a lousy haircut. He has been threatening the United States with a nuclear strike. For those readers who…
Ann’s Bright Beginners Learn About Electric Safety
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Longardner Family Reunion — 2017
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The descendants of JOHN KIMBALL LONGARDNER and LEONA FLORENCE. ROBERTS of Woodburn, Indiana met July 9 for the 2017 Longardner Family reunion at the lovely Johns home at Carmel, Indiana. It was opened with a meaningful welcome prayer by their granddaughter, Laura Ritter Stilwell with all holding hands. A carry-in dinner was served and enjoyed…
Day in the Park 2017 Entertainment Schedule
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11:00 – Opening ceremonies; National Anthem by Audrey Feasby • Mayor Ray DeLong will give the opening address 11:00 – Johnny Tin Caps from the Fort Wayne Tin Caps will be in the park 11:15 – Flag Retirement Ceremony by Antwerp VFW Post #5087 and Antwerp Scouts 11:45 – Gem of Antwerp introduced 12:00 – Indiana…
“Is Your Car Looking A Little Trashy?”
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The Paulding After-Prom committee is holding their first fundraiser of the year for the juniors to raise funds for the 2018 after-prom. On Saturday, August 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the annual 127 Garage Sales, there will be a carwash and baked goods at Fuel King in Paulding on the north side…
Local Resident Graduates From Highway Patrol Junior Cadet Program
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A local resident completed training today for the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Junior Cadet Program held June 25-29, 2017 at the Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus. A local resident, Koleton Porter, was one of 40 Junior Cadet participants selected from applications submitted by young men and women who attended Buckeye Boys and Girls State…
Fairbankses, Weghorsts Recognized at General Assembly 2017
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Two iconic awards were presented at Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Alumni Luncheon on Sunday, June 25, 2017, during the General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis, Ind. Drs. E. LeBron and Anne Fairbanks were awarded the Citation of Merit, the highest award given by the university. After LeBron accepted the MVNU presidency…
Rootbeer Stand Ribbon Cutting
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The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce celebrated a Ribbon Cutting with the new owners of the The Rootbeer Stand on a rainy morning, July 10, 2017. Matt & Stacy Hopkins have been operating and recently purchased The Rootbeer Stand since the season began in March. After many scheduling conflicts, the Chamber was able to officially welcome…
Teachers Honored At The Paulding County Retired Teachers’ Meeting
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At their July 10 luncheon meeting the Paulding County Retired Teachers Association honored four teachers who had given 25 or more years of service to the students of Paulding County. The honored teachers were Sarah Pier, Cheryl Schier, Sharon Healy, and Patricia Ward. Sarah Pier and Cheryl Schier retired in 2017. Sharon Healy and Patricia…
John Paulding Days — Another Success
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Every year the John Paulding Days makes its debut after the fourth of July! The entire square was filled up with people from all over the area lining the streets to watch the parade. The VFW and the American Legion led the parade and then the boy scouts. Following them were the Grand Marshals. The…
Payne Chamber Is Sponsoring a 5-K For Dustin
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The Payne Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a 5-K to raise funds for Dustin Shuherk’s medical expenses. It will be held at the Payne School ball fields on Saturday, July 29 at 8:00 AM. Age group medals and door prizes will be awarded. Walkers, kids, and dogs are welcome. A registration form is available at…
Glow Youth Center 5K Run/Walk & Kids Run
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GLOW (God’s Lights of Woodburn) Youth Center and Woodburn Veterinary Clinic will be hosting their 4th annual Glow 5k Run/Walk on September 16th, 2017. Money raised will be used to support all area youth (K-6th grade) in an after school program that promotes homework help, moral characteristic traits, and spiritual growth. GLoW has met the…
