Jerry Stanford

Jerry Stanford

  • Joined: November 7, 2024
  • Articles: 1216

Paulding Master Gardener Volunteers have a variety of plants to offer at annual sale

PAULDING – Spring in Northwest Ohio brings color, pollinators, and the promise of homegrown vegetables—things the Paulding County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs) look forward to each year. The group is excited to announce that the 24th Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or until sold out. The event will take place at the Block Building on the Paulding County Fairgrounds, located at 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879.

Hicksville Police respond to bomb threat

HICKSVILLE - On May 8, 2025 at 3:12 p.m., the Hicksville Police Department received a phone call from Hicksville Exempted Village Schools about a student making a statement about having a bomb. Hicksville Officers responded to the school and found that a student did make the statement. A 16-year-old juvenile was taken into cutody and was taken to Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention Center. Charges will be filed with the Defiance County Prosecutor’s Office.

Second annual YWCA golf outing June 19

The YWCA of Van Wert County is excited to announce its second annual golf outing fundraiser, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Willow Bend Country Club. Proceeds from the event will provide vital funding for the YWCA’s Youth Development and Survivor Services Programs.

Wanda L. Rohlf 1936-2025

Wanda L. Rohlf

BRYAN, OH, formerly of PAULDING, OH: Wanda L. Rohlf, age 89, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Parkview Hospital – Bryan, OH.  Wanda was born on March 20, 1936 in Oakwood, OH to the late Howard and Norma…

Get to know the team: Creatives & Media Director Weston Thompson

VAN WERT – At Van Wert Live, it takes a talented and passionate team to bring unforgettable live entertainment experiences to our community. In our “Get to Know the Team” series, we’re spotlighting the individuals who make the magic happen behind the scenes. This week, we sat down with Weston Thompson, our Creatives & Media Director, who brings the Van Wert Live brand to life through stunning visuals and powerful storytelling.