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PREBLE COUNTY — The Ohio Department of Transportation provided its weekly construction update for Preble County through the week ending May 29.The fo

Independent staff and submitted information The 2021 Peony Pageant, originally to take place in April, was cancelled and rescheduled when some state-ordered mandates were lifted and revised.   In order to crown a queen and award scholarships, this year’s contestants will be competing at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5, in the S.F. Goedde Building gymnasium. Per committee and pageant rules and regulations, the contestants will be scored by a panel of judges.  Shown are the nine young women comp...

4 area schools hold 2021 commencement ceremonies on Sunday Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Monday, May 24, 2021 8:50 AM Lincolnview Class of 2021 (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart) Parkway Class of 2021 (DHI Media/Pat Agler) Van Wert Class of 2021 (DHI Media/Sherry Missler) Wayne Trace Class of 2021 (DHI Media/Karrie Macke) • • • �...

Lt. Gov. Husted celebrates In-Demand Jobs Week at Vantage signing day Kirsten Barnhart, DHI Media News Editor Friday, May 7, 2021 11:51 PM Businesses and Vantage students joined together for a "signing day," where students committed to working with local employers after high school. (DHI Media/Kirsten Barnhart) Businesses and Vantage students joined together for a "signing day," where students committed to working with local employers after h...

Three local teens earn FFA awards Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:39 AM The 2021 FFA recipients of the State FFA Degree award pose for a pictured. Back row pictured from left - Ethan Noggle and Jayden Molitor. Front row - Morgan Hefner. By PRISCILLA KADOLPH Progress Editor HAVILAND – Three members of the Wayne Trace FFA were recently awarded their state FFA Degree at the 93rd Annual Ohio FFA Convention which was held virtual this year. The three recipients from Wayne...

Noggle hired as the new Paulding Chamber of Commerce Director Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:50 PM PAULDING – The Paulding Chamber of Commerce has hired a new executive director. Erica Noggle is in the midst of her transition period. She is presently working side by side with Mikayla Pieper until April 22 - Pieper’s last day. Noggle is a Paulding County native. She lives with her three children and husband in the Wayne Trace school district. She brings a wealth of experience to her...

LifeWise Academy sees growth locally and regionally Information submitted First-grade students enjoying their Action Bibles. (Photo submitted) VAN WERT – LifeWise Academy, the Released Time Bible Education program of Van Wert City Schools, is growing. With thriving programs for elementary and middle school students, the local leadership team is excited to announce that, beginning next fall, high school students will have the opportunity to enroll in a college-level class a...

Staff and submitted information LifeWise Academy, the Released Time Bible Education program for Van Wert City Schools, is growing. With thriving programs for elementary and middle school students, the local leadership announces that, beginning this coming fall, high school students will have the opportunity to enroll in a college-level class at LifeWise Van Wert.  Kindergarten students enjoy their Action Bibles. photo provided In partnership with Ohio Christian University, LifeWise will be of...

Landers unanimous choice as Player of the Year Photo submitted. Antwerp High School junior, Jagger Landers. ANTWERP – Antwerp junior Jagger Landers was a unanimous selection as the Paulding County Progress Player of the Year in voting by the county coaches recently. Landers topped all players in the county with 17.4 points per game and grabbed a team high 167 rebounds for the Archers. “Jagger is the ultimate team player,” stated Archer head coach Doug Billman. “He ...

Hornish named wrestler of the year Tuesday, April 6, 2021 1:56 PM Jarrett Hornish, Wayne Traces 126 lbs wrestler, on the champion podium at Ohio State High School State Wrestling Meet. HAVILAND – After claiming the second individual wrestling state championship in school history, Wayne Trace’s Jarrett Hornish was voted the Paulding County Wrestler of the Year in voting by the county coaches recently. Hornish tied the school record for most pins in a season w...