Paulding, OH: This week Kiwanis member Crystal Joyner introduced guest speaker Cindy Langenkamp the Regional Director of Operations of the North for Vancrest Health Care Centers. Langenkamp introduced the most recent Vancrest development in Payne. The new assisted living and skilled living facility used to be Dallas Lamb. Vancrest has been in business for over…
On January 19, 2018, the Paulding County D.A.R.E. program held its graduation for Payne Elementary fifth graders. Graduation is a time for students to think on what they learned in D.A.R.E. and reward the kids for completing the 12-week program. Each student writes an essay. Deputy Mendez announced during D.A.R.E. graduation that Serenity Rios, Jordan…
Suzi Yenser, Branch Manager for the Payne Branch Library of the Paulding County Carnegie Library System, has been named Distinguished Citizen for 2017 by the Ohio Art Educator’s Association. Nominated by Angie Stokes, Art Teacher at the Wayne Trace High School, Yenser is the epitome of a citizen encouraging community involvement in the arts. Angie…
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wannemacher of Payne will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, November 12, at American Legion Post 297 in Payne from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Richard and Sue (Riggenbach) Wannemacher were married on November 11, 1967, in Paulding by Tom Beckett. Richard worked at B.F. Goodrich in Woodburn (Indiana)…
The historic Nickel Plate Railroad caboose displayed at the Payne Community Park in Payne recently received a fresh coat of paint thanks to the cooperative efforts of the Village of Payne, the Payne Chamber of Commerce and Hooker Enterprises Painting. A memorial donation in 2016 from Mrs. Ron ‘Charlotte’ Woods of Payne also helped with…
Student council elections were recently held at Payne Elementary for the 2017-18 school year. Representing the student body are 4th graders Caroline Winans and Clay Stoller, 5th graders Keegan Rager and Luke Stouffer, 6th graders Meara Rager, Brenna Thomas, Adrian Laukhuf, and Cale Winans.
The Wayne Trace Little Raiders Preschools were awarded a 5 Star Rating for Step Up to Quality. This rating is awarded by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The Little Raiders Preschool Program was recognized for promoting learning and development programs that meet stringent child development standards…
Sara Beth Molitor, daughter of Harry Jr and Robin Molitor of Paulding and Heath William Newman, son of Linda Newman of Fort Wayne Indiana will be united in marriage on Saturday October 21st 2017 at Huntertown United Methodist Church by Pastor Gabrielle Ginder. Sara is a 2001 Graduate of Wayne Trace High School. She is…
St. Paul United Methodist Church in Payne, Ohio is planning a chicken barbecue on Saturday, August 19th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Menu includes: Quarter chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll and butter, dessert and beverage. Carryout and delivery will be available. For delivery call: 419-263-3017 or 419-786-9223. The barbecue will be cooked by Pickett…
The community calendar says the Payne Relief 5K at Payne Elementary starts at 7AM. The correct time is 8AM. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Richard Allen Chapman, 72 of Payne passed away July 22, 2017 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana Richard was born in Marion, Indiana of Dec. 3, 1944. He worked at Tuthill Corp., New Haven. Richard will be remembered by his family and friends as a quiet, gentle man. Richard will be sadly missed by his children,…
