Grover Hill, Ohio— On November 6, 2014, shortly before 6:00 p.m., 911 calls were received about a possible explosion near Rd 60 & Rd 137 located in Latty Township. First responders located a crash involving a small aircraft in an open field at the above intersection. “At this time, due to the level of destruction…
By: Stan Jordan The following column is of my own opinion and not of the WBN. To me, the local issues are as equally important as the people running for offices. The Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities needs to be approved as it is a renewal and not an increase in your taxes. The…
Check it all out here! The top site for all of your questions on this year’s election. Videos are here so you can watch and listen to the candidates answers in their own words.Thursday, October 9 the Paulding County Senior Center played host to the candidates and those representing the levys on the ballots in…
How many of you can catch a pig? I mean a tall pig that can run on two feet and can run pretty fast? If you think you can the Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County invites you to the annual Hog Run which will be held on October 11th at the Paulding County Fairgrounds.…
The Friends of the historic Carnegie library in Paulding is sponsoring a “Bring what you want to share” Farmer’s Market on August 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the “Buy the Book” bookstore located next to the main library on South Main Street. “We need anyone who wants to donate garden produce or…
A library cannot be underestimated in the value it provides to the community in various ways.The producer of TNT’s Cold Justice called the library on August 1st requesting immediate help with research for their upcoming program on an unsolved county murder case. Paulding County Carnegie Library team member, Sue Deatrick, was able to conduct research…
2014-15 Oakwood ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Supply List PRESCHOOL: 1 Large backpack 1 Entire change of clothing, labled (no shoes) 1 3-ring 1” white binder (new student only) 1 Pkg. straws 1 Box Kleenex 1 Pkg. napkins 1 Bottle Elmer’s glue AM Class Only: 1 Box Crayola or Prang watercolor paints PM Class Only: 1 Pkg. Crayola…
The Auglaize River Regatta was hosted by the Oakwood Economic Development Company on Saturday, June 21st. Executive Director, Damien Morales, was encouraged with all the kids and young people who came out to the Oakwood Community Park. Along with the river race, the event had a fun time with the kids making crafts while the…
The Oakwood Gleaners invited Deputy Gary Deitrick of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office along with the K-9 officer Jano. Deitrick explained the new K-9 program to all the visitors to the meeting, but it was Jano that stole the show. Jano is a German Shepherd dog that is specially bred and trained for finding narcotics…
The Paulding County Carnegie Library is working with people to encourage your support for the libraries of Paulding County. If you love your books, videos, book clubs, cooking clubs, and everything your library does for you and your family, then show your support here: https://www.facebook.com/Antwerp.Branch.Library?ref=hl And the best part yet? No NEW taxes!!! What would…
Oakwood works together for the Park On Thursday, June 20 the Oakwood Park Board put together a dinner free-will offering for the community at the American Legion, donating their facility. Of the dozen or so of the volunteers, not one sat and watched. The entire community pitched in either serving or donating to add more…
Virginia June Cooper, 91, of Oakwood died Sunday, February 24 at her home, surrounded family. She was born June 21, 1921, to the late Edgar Ray and Helene (Eastman) Rockey. Virginia attended a one-room schoolhouse until fourth grade, when she began attending Continental Schools from which she graduated in 1939. She married Virgil Homer Cooper…
Girl’s Only at the Cooper Community Library, branch of the Paulding County Carnegie Library on Saturday, March 9, 9:30-1:00! This event has been planned for girls in 6th grade through high school. So crawl out of bed and just leave your pajamas on if you would like and head on over to the branch. Breakfast…
