Paulding County has seen many of it’s own killed in the past several years after US 24 opened to a four lane expressway. On Thursday, August 7, Kirk Slusher of ODOT spoke of the US 24 expansion issues and tragedies since the highway has opened, specifically in areas of Paulding and Defiance counties. This took…
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Sept 10: Emergence of Deer Ticks and Lyme Disease in Ohio: Now What?
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Battelle Darby Creek MetroPark Nature Center 1775 Darby Creek Dr, Galloway, OH 43119 (614) 891-0700 12:00 – 1:30 and 5:30 to 6:45 (same program) Speakers: Dr. Glen Needham-OSU Emeritus Entomologist, Dr. Rich Gary-Ohio Department of Health’s State Entomologist, Anne Howard-Contracted Lyme disease twice in Ohio. Content: Document emergence and spread of disease-carrying ticks in Ohio;…
Antwerp’s Day in the Park
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it was a beautiful day for a large crowd!The day of events began with the parade traveling north on Main Street with the Antwerp Police Department leading the tour. Barry Delong introduced each parade participant as they worked their way towards the Riverside Memorial Park. The Archer Band performed and Paulding High School band participated…
Broughton Redneck Jamboree: A Happening Place!
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August always brings about the annual festival in Broughton. I talked with many people and there were people from Paulding, Van Wert, Antwerp, Payne, Oakwood and many more, who came out for the 9th year of this hoedown festival! There were many people enjoying the food at the town hall, sharing in the fellowship of…
State Patrol Investigating Injury Crash in Van Wert and Paulding Counties
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Ridge Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating an injury crash that occurred at 10:08 P.M. Thursday night on SR 116 near milepost 17, in Van Wert County. A 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King, driven by James A. Goetz, 41, of Spencerville, Ohio was traveling westbound on SR 116. Mr. Goetz…
Senior Breakfast at Gardens of Paulding
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Welcome to Antwerp’s Day in the Park!
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A fun community day in one of the most beautiful, children oriented park in the area.By: Stan Jordan This year, 2014, the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce has set together what they think will be the best ever Day in the Park. The Chamber President, Nancy Lichty, tells me they have contacted lots of vendors and…
PC Democratic Central Committee set next meeting
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The Paulding County Democratic Central Committee will not meet in August. The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Paulding Eagles Hall.
Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 8/6/14
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This 6th day of August, 2014, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Fred Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS : Warrants documented as 209577 through 209622 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment. EXECUTIVE SESSION:…
Paulding Chamber Director To Resign
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The West Bend News enjoyed working with Erika, promoting community events, while at the Paulding Chamber.Paulding Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Erika Willitzer has decided to step down as director of the Paulding Chamber. However, she will stay on until after the Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival and her last official day will be Thursday,…
Antwerp Recognizes Gem of the Year
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This year Doug Bragg was selected by the voters of Antwerp as the Gem of the Year! Most people who live in Paulding County probably know Doug or at least knows of his businesses. He was selected because of how much he has put into the community — creating jobs, and services. Doug graduated from Antwerp…
Paulding County Hospital Foundation 5K Partner with Bargain Bin
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The annual Paulding County Hospital Foundation Strides for Scholarships 5K will be held on September 6, 2014. This year the Foundation has decided to partner with The Bargain Bin organization to contribute to the building fund for their brand new building that will be located in downtown Paulding. A portion of every entry will go…
Team Mac tigers runner up at AYBT nationals
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The MAC Tigers girls team traveled to Fort Wayne Spiece Fieldhouse for AYBT National Basketball Tournament. The girls finished 2nd losing 30-28 in finals to the Findlay Lady Bombers. The local squad was 7-2 for the week, defeating Team Swat 24-18, Legit 36-23, Michigan Center 41-30, Always 100, Findlay 29-28, the Rebels twice 28-27 and…
