May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Paulding County Mental Health Coalition (PCMHC) joined with Antwerp Local, Paulding Exempted Village, and Wayne Trace Local schools to raise awareness, fight stigma, and promote access to mental health resources for all individuals in our community.
High school sports often spotlight the young athletes who thrill crowds with their performances, but behind every great team is a dedicated coach shaping these students into both better athletes and better individuals. The role of high school coaches goes far beyond the Xs and Os of game strategy; they are mentors, motivators and life-changing influences.
PAULDING – The Van Wert Cougars scored three times in the third inning and made them stand up in a 5-2 victory over Paulding Monday night in ACME baseball action.
Revelation 3: 15-16 NKJV “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”
VAN WERT — A Van Wert woman originally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the drug-related death of her father was sentenced Monday on an amended charge of attempted corrupting another with drugs, a third-degree felony.
I am Lovina’s “English” friend Ruth, and since Lovina is busy with wedding preparations this week and recovering next week, I am filling in for her for the next two columns. This past Saturday the tables and benches were set up in the shed for next Friday’s wedding meals. Then the tablecloths, plates, silverware, cups, etc. were placed and are ready for the first meal serving after the morning wedding. The couple chose an ocean theme so the tablecloths are multicolors of blue which look like beautiful ocean water. Daniel’s family, Verena’s family, sisters Emma and Verena and all the children pitched and made quick work of getting the tables ready. I have known Lovina over 20 years and have attended weddings, funerals and church with her over the years and I am still impressed with how everyone pitches in and works together. If there is complaining I have not heard it. I hear laughter, teasing and even a bit of shenanigans.
HAVILAND – Two veteran coaches stepped away from the Wayne Trace boys and girls basketball programs after this past season and opened the door for two new faces to take over the Raider squads in advance of the 2025-2026 season.
VAN WERT — A severe thunderstorm ripped through Van Wert Wednesday night, mostly felling trees and taking out power poles.
HAVILAND – Summer baseball between a pair of Green Meadows Conference rivals took place in Paulding County last week as Wayne Trace and Tinora battled to a 10-10 tie after nine innings of action last week.
The Age of Learning Educator of the Year Award honors a commitment to guiding students to success. Each of these semifinalists has demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in their teaching practices and communities. Their commitment to inspiring future generations sets a powerful example of what it means to strive for excellence in education.