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By Nancy Whitaker
ONE A PENNY, TWO A PENNY
For ages many people have believed that pennies bring good luck. Sailors used to throw pennies into the sea to ensure a safe voyage. That custom was later converted into the tradition of tossing a penny in...
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By Jim Langham
After 41 years of serving as a pastor and 20 years in Paulding County, there are many endearing memories of many beautiful people that I have encountered, many in some very difficult circumstances. Recently, I was thinking about a lady ...
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TINORA 4, ANTWERP 3
Tinora plated two runs in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Antwerp in the Green Meadows Conference opener for both schools Thursday.
Ashlee Smith had two doubles to pace the Archers while Toni Winslow added two singles. Jayla ...
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W.TRACE 7, LINCOLNVIEW 1
LINCOLNVIEW 10, W.TRACE 6
Wayne Trace split a doubleheader with Lincolnview on Saturday as the Raiders won game one 7-1 before dropping the second contest 10-6.
Ashton Duer got the win in the opener, giving up two hits wh...
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RAIDERS IN QUAD MEET
The Wayne Trace girls and Hilltop boys took first place in a quadrangular meet at Hicksville.
The Lady Raiders captured first place with 99.5 points followed by Hilltop (59), Hicksville (55.5) and Stryker (29).
Emily Noggle wa...
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By NANCY WHITAKER
Progress Staff Reporter
PAULDING Last Friday, April 8, 4-year-old Lilly Dearing was laid to rest following a battle with the inoperable brainstem tumor known as DIPG.
The little preschooler began having symptoms of drooling and ...
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MISS PAULDING COUNTY CONTESTANTS – Seven young women will vie for the title of Miss Paulding County at the first Miss Paulding County Scholarship Pageant on June 10. The pageant is presented by Paulding Chamber of Commerce.
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By Jim Langham
One of the most humorous stories in our personal family legends is that of my great-grandmother falling off a rocking chair in an attempt to watch the train pass by.
Our family lived in a small village along the railroad track in Adam...
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By Dorotha Schaefer
This story comes from a Rack reader who goes to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church near Grover Hill.
She says it happened to a couple who clean the church each week. When they opened the building, they discovered, of all things...
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By Nancy Whitaker
ONE A PENNY
When I think of pennies, I think of my mom. She was always looking for pennies, giving people pennies and hiding pennies in places she visited. Everyone knows that the penny doesn’t have much value and it would take ...
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HAVILAND – Wayne Trace and Antwerp participated in a tri-meet at Wayne Trace on Thursday with the Raider girls taking first while the Wayne Trace boys finished second.
In the girls’ portion, the Lady Raiders posted 75 points to nip second place T...
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EDON 12, WAYNE TRACE 0
EDON 8, WAYNE TRACE 3
Edon recorded a doubleheader sweep of Wayne Trace on Saturday by posting victories of 12-0 and 8-3.
The Bombers’ Tyler Wells pitched a no-hitter in the first game as the Raiders fell to 1-4 on the seas...
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WAYNE TRACE 11, LCC 1
WAYNE TRACE 22, LCC 5
Wayne Trace recorded a pair of wins Saturday at Lima as the Raiders swept past Lima Central Catholic.
In game one, Kaleigh Young picked up the victory as the Raiders rolled to a 11-1 win. Macy Crooks, Emi...
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STEVE ARNOLD
HAVILAND – In a special session held on Thursday, March 31, the Wayne Trace School Board voted 4-0, with board member Perry Sinn absent, to hire Antwerp High School principal Stephen Arnold as the new superintendent of Wayne Trace Schoo...
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By NANCY WHITAKER
Progress Staff Writer
PAULDING – Little 4-year-old Lilly Dearing lost her battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (inoperable brain tumor) on Saturday night.
The beautiful little girl loved her stuffed animals and the col...
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By Nancy Whitaker
WILL IT EVER COME?
This winter seems like it has lasted a very long time. Each time I see a glimpse of hope for some spring weather, we have more snow or more cold rain. It never fails to amaze me, but when I think spring is “just...
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By Dorotha Schaefer
The obituaries last week brought to mind many memories when reading about Betty Hanenkratt, a Paulding native. She was one of the many granddaughters of Otto Ludwig, a man who lived in our county to the age of 104 years. The reason...
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The Mixed Martial Arts show held at Van Wert was a huge success and Paulding’s Malice MMA team had a powerful showing.
Local fighters Brandon Davis, Justin Flemens, Cody Kelley and Jeremy Rhodes were all winners in their fights.
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PAULDING – The third annual dodgeball tournament to raise money for Paulding High School After Prom will be held Friday, April 1 at PHS.
Games start at 6 p.m. The tournament is open to sixth graders and older. Anyone can play and everyone is welcom...
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By JIM LANGHAM
Feature Writer
Leaders of the Paulding County United Way are planning a luau at the Paulding Eagles on Saturday, April 2. The event is both a fund-raiser for United Way and a part of the organization’s new effort to sponsor family acti...
