Richard Lynn Fulk (Rick), age 72, passed away, 23 August 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born 1 February 1951 in Payne, Ohio where he was raised until he was drafted in March 1971 and discharged from the Army March 1972. He lived in Antwerp, Defiance, and Fort Wayne after discharge. A Celebration of…
PAYNE, OH: Irene Faye Benschneider, 75, of Payne, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Irene was born March 13, 1948, to the late Norbert and Linda (Marbach) Brenneke. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who always put others before herself and…
Paulding County – The Paulding County Health Department is informing residents that the first group of mosquitoes to test positive in Paulding County for West Nile virus (WNV) has been confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health. The WNV-positive pool of mosquitoes was captured in the village of Payne. No human cases have been reported. It is…
The American Legion certificate of continuing membership for 50 years was presented to Dick Fige (left) and John Overmyer (right) by Rueben J. Smith Post 297 Payne, Ohio. The following members also received 50 year certificate: John (Jack) Kipfer, William Lawson, John (Jack) Moore.
On April 22, 2023, Flat Rock Masonic Lodge #580 will open their doors for a public open house. The Lodge is located at 505 S. Main Street in Payne, and it will hold its open house from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Anyone who would like to know more about Freemasonry or is just curious…
PAYNE, OH: Mary Catherine Williams, 92, of Payne, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. Mary was born in Payne Ohio on October 19, 1930, a daughter of the late Helen (Kelble) and John Ditlinger. She worked at Paulding County Hospital for many years. Mary and Keith managed the Antwerp Shell…
Nicholas Schlueter, a student at Paulding Exempted Village Schools is currently in ICU. He was diagnosed with a very rare 5cm (large) arachnoid cyst with a subdural hematoma. He has had two surgeries to correct this. The family will be dealing with time off work and other expenses for the foreseeable future. Good Times Saloon…
PAYNE, OH: Wayne E. Feasby, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Vancrest of Payne. Wayne was born on October 30, 1938 in Van Wert County, OH to the late Willis K. and Myrtle (Baker) Feasby. Wayne was raised by his loving aunt and uncle, Russell and Golda Baker. On August 5,…
PAYNE, OH: Nedra N. Cox, 76, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She will join her loving husband of 54 years Michael in heaven with their favorite dogs Sadie and Miracle. Nedra was born in Fort Wayne on May 25, 1946, a daughter of the late…
The Christian Food Pantry of Antwerp thanks the Reuben J Smith American Legion Post 297 for their recent donation of $500. The Christian Food Pantry is a local emergency food pantry for those who are experiencing food shortage. It is sponsored by the Antwerp Ministerial Association and housed at Antwerp Global Methodist Church. The Christian…
Late in the evening of December 23, 2022 a devastating house fire in Payne, OH resulted in the total loss for Paulding County resident, Dennis Stabler. Due to the high winds and sub-zero temperature, fire departments were unable to put the fire out, leading him to lose his home and everything inside. Thankfully he and…
PAYNE, OH: Janet Zartman, 84, of Payne, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Van Wert Hospital. Janet was born in Payne on December 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Mabel (White) & Oscar Hook. Janet helped her husband on their farm for much of her life. She grew up enjoying crocheting, shuffleboard,…
Over 100 children joined in on The Village of Payne’s Annual Jolly Jamboree event this last Saturday, December 3rd. The Payne Event Committee, composed of the Payne Ministerial Association, the Payne Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Austin Scheiner and several Council members, along with some local residents all collaborated with local businesses to create a Village…
