Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an adult over age 60. This abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional, sexual, and financial exploitation, as well as neglect. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 experience some form of abuse each year. That number is likely much higher because elder abuse is often underreported – especially in underserved communities.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED THE STEAM ENGINE TRACTOR The first engine-powered farm tractors used steam and were introduced in 1868. These engines were built as small road locomotives and were operated by one man. If the engine weighed less than 5 tons; they were used for general road haulage and in particular by the timber trade. The most popular steam tractor was the Garrett 4CD. The fact still remained that the steam rig was so bulky and unmanageable as to be impractical for the average farmer. But it was the forerunner of an attempt by farmers to drive their machinery with something besides horseflesh and manpower. Steam quickly found its niche as belt power for threshers, releasing horses from this job. And on a much lesser scale it was later used to pump water, bale hay, shred and cut silage. But toward the turn of the century it was to run into the competition which doomed its widespread use on the farm.
PAULDING – The Paulding Panthers posted back-to-back wins over rival Wayne Trace for the first time since 2007-2008 Friday night as the maroon and white recorded a 24-14 victory over the Raiders at Keysor Field.
A home at caught fire early Saturday morning. The fire completely destroyed the structure and two cars, but the family was able to get out unharmed.
Wednesday, September 18th PCH Antwerp Fitness Center 5am-10pm • PCH Fitness Center 5am-10pm • Paulding Co. Senior Center Toledo Zoo 8:30am • Caring & Sharing Food Pantry 9amnoon • Christian Food Pantry 9am-noon • Paulding Co.
Delmar T. Miller, 94, of Sherwood, Ohio passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at Mercy Health- Defiance.
Sterland Jay (J.L.) Gibson, born May 31, 1945, passed away August 24, 2024. His employment history included Trident Corporation in Hicksville, OH, General Motors Corporation in Defiance OH, Dana Corporation (formally Weatherhead) in Antwerp, OH and he retired from Precision Metal Products in Holland, MI. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Gibson of Lawrenceburg, TN, one daughter Lori J. Durre of Hicksville, OH, one son, Bradley S. Gibson of Auburn, IN. Two granddaughters, two great grandsons and two great granddaughters. Two brothers, Roland Gibson of Antwerp, OH, Tim Gibson (Kim) of Hicksville, OH, three sisters, Belinda Dunbar of Fort Wayne, IN, Betsy Rice of Cecil OH and Claralyn McClain of Napoleon, OH. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral service will be September 28th at 11:00am at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Paulding, OH.
HAVILAND – In a battle of Paulding County rivals to open the Green Meadows Conference volleyball season, it was visiting Paulding who rebounded from an opening- set loss for a four-set victory over Wayne Trace Tuesday night.
Sunday was baptismal services in our church for two young souls. Church attendance was bigger than usual due to relatives coming in honor of the two getting baptized.
There’s never been a more stressful time to be a teacher. I say that as someone who worked in K-12 schools for more than 20 years, first as a teacher and then as a principal.