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THE PAULDING COUNTY PROGRESS
PAULDING COUNTY 2015 AREA GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Guide to shops
and services
Page
Page
ACCOUNTANTS
Bashore Reineck Stoller Waterman,
Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AGRICULTURE
Mercer Landmark . . . . . . . . . . 32
AUTOMOTIVE
Albert Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BANKS
Antwerp Exchange Bank
. . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover
First Federal Bank . . . . . . . . . . 30
BANQUET FACILITIES
OSU Youth Leadership Building . 32
BUILDING/HOME IMPROVEMENT
Dilly Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hartzog Lumber & Supply . . . . . 8
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Paulding Chamber of Commerce . . 12
Paulding County Economic
Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vantage Adult Work Force Devel. . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Defiance/Paulding Consolidated
Job & Family Services . . . . . . . . 5
Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONSERVATION/RECYCLING
Kohart Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Paulding EMA/LEPC . . . . . . . . . 2
Paulding Fire/EMS . . . . . . . . . . 2
FUNERAL HOMES
Den Herder Funeral Home . . . . 8
GARBAGE COLLECTION
Werlor, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Area Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Business & Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Documents (Passports/Licenses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Election Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 17
Events Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Government
County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Townships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Villages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Helpful Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Historical Sketch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lawmakers (State-Federal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GASOLINE/SERVICE/CONVENIENCE
C&Y Oil Co. Inc. (MaraMart) . . 12
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
Fitzenriders . . . Inside back cover
Morris Heating, Air Conditioning &
Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
HEATING PRODUCTS
Rural Energy Products . . . . . . 31
HOSPITALS/HEALTHCARE
Community Health Professionals
of Paulding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Paulding County Hospital . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
LIBRARIES
Paulding County Library . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover
MANUFACTURERS/INDUSTRY
Baughman Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Herbert E. Orr Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MUSEUM
John Paulding Historical Society
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NURSIING HOMES
The Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PHARMACIES
Antwerp Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . 12
PIZZA
Red Angel Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PRINTING
Hubbard Company . . . . . . . . . . 5
TRUCKING SERVICES
Kauser Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
UTILITIES
Paulding-Putnam Electric . . . . 11
ABOUT THE COVER

Look inside these pages to discover more about life in Paulding County, Ohio.
This years cover features an aerial view of Paulding County. With a land area of
more than a quarter million acres, the greatest percentage is devoted to cropland
(87.81%). Other land uses are forest, 7.66%; urban (residential, commercial, etc.),
2.13%; pasture, 1.21%; open water, 0.75%; bare/mines, 0.25%; and wetlands,
0.19%.
Vital statistics for Paulding County: Named for John Paulding, Revolutionary
War hero from New York. Square miles: 416.3. Acres: 266,240. Population: 19,254
according to 2013 Census estimates. Median age: 40.5. Number of registered voters: 12,838. Townships: 12. Incorporated villages: 11. County seat: Village of Paulding. School districts: 3. Rivers: Maumee, Auglaize. U.S. highways: three U.S. 24,
U.S. 30 and U.S. 127. State highways: seven Ohio 49, Ohio 66, Ohio 111, Ohio
114, Ohio 500, Ohio 613, Ohio 637. Number of farms: 676. Average farm size: 327
acres. Registered motor vehicles: 25,291. Number of active businesses: 346.
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THE 2015 GUIDE
Copyright 2015 by the Paulding County Progress
The Paulding County 2015 Area Guide is a special section compiled and
published by the Paulding County Progress, 113 S. Williams St., P.O. Box
180, Paulding, OH, 45879.
This annual publication is designed to provide a comprehensive source
for information about life in Paulding County, including education, community organizations, leisure activities, government, services, community
resources, and other facts. We hope this Guide will prove to be an invaluable reference that you will turn to again and again throughout the year.
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AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is our No. 1 industry

Local agricultural groups:
PAULDING COUNTY FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA): The Farm Service Agency,
a Federal agency within the United States Department of Agriculture, administers farm
commodity programs; farm ownership, operating and emergency loans; conservation
and environmental programs; emergency and disaster assistance; and programs for
socially disadvantaged farmers, beginning farmers and limited resource farmers. For
more information contact Paulding County executive director Phillip E. Lautenschlager
II, 260A Dooley Drive, Paulding, OH 45879. Phone: 419-399-3841 extension 2; FAX:
419-399-2919; email: phil.lautenschlager@oh.usda.gov; WEB: www.usda.fsa.gov;
Twitter: http: twitter.com/usdafsa; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/usda/
PAULDING SWCD DITCH MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: Ryan Mapes, supervisor, 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH 45879, Phone: 419-399-4771, fax 419399-5590; web site: www.pauldingswcd.org; Facebook: Paulding Soil & Water
Conservation District.
PAULDING COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Coral
Fetzer, District program administrator, 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH 45879,
Phone: 419-399-4771, fax: 419-399-5590; web site: www.pauldingswcd.org; email:
paulding@pauldingswcd.org; Facebook: Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District; Staff: Deb Hubbard, district technician and Staci Miller, education specialist.
USDA NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE: Ken Kottenbrock,
district conservationist, 260B Dooley Dr., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3841, fax 419399-2919; email: ken.kottenbrock@oh.usda.gov; web site: www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov
PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO FARM BUREAU: Organizational director is Roy
Norman, 1206 E. Second St., Suite 1, Ottawa, OH 45875, Phone: 419-523-5874
or 1-800-260-3499, fax: 419-523-3219, e-mail: paulding@ofbf.org; county website: www.paulding.ofbf.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/PauldingFarmBureau. State office located in Columbus, 614-249-2400; Web site: www.ofbf.org
PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO FARMERS UNION: Marvin Thompson, president,
1504 Rd. 49, Scott, OH 45886, 419-263-2584; Tim Baumle, vice president, 6094
Road 80, Payne, OH 45880, 419-263-2717; Meindert Van Den Hengel, secretary,
1416 John Yoh Road, Scott, OH 45886, Barb Thompson, treasurer, 1504 Rd. 49,
Scott, OH 45886, 419-605-0767. State office is located in Ottawa, 800-321-3671,
Web site: ohfarmersunion.org
THE NATIONAL GRANGE OF THE ORDER OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY,
otherwise called The Grange, is a fraternal organization for American farmers that
encourages farm families to band together for common economic and political well-being. It was founded in 1867 and is the oldest agricultural organization in the country.
There is one group in Paulding County: FAIRVIEW GRANGE: Master Tom Bennett,
18545 Rd. 73, Antwerp, OH 45813, 419-542-7540; meets third Saturday each month.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
PAULDING COUNTY (OSUE) brings the knowledge of the university directly to
you. They fulfill the land-grant mission of The Ohio State University by interpreting
knowledge and research developed by Extension and other faculty and staff at the
Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center, Ohio State main campus,
and other land-grant universities so Ohioans can use the scientifically based
information to better their lives, businesses and communities. Their practical educational programs combine the needs of local citizens and communities with
new research and technical information. Four major extension program areas are
family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, community development
and natural resources. The local office is located at 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-8225, fax 419-399-5590, web site: http://paulding.osu.edu;
Open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Find us on Facebook at Paulding County OSU Extension and also Paulding County 4-H Program; Follow us on Twitter at
@PauldingOSUAg. For more information contact Sarah Noggle, Extension Edu-
cator, Agricultural and Natural Resources, noggle.17@osu.edu

PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR FAIR BOARD: is the directing board for the Paulding County Agricultural Society. Current officers are Larry Colley, president; Kenny
Thomas, vice president; Sue Miller, secretary and Stephanie Thomas, treasurer.
Meetings are the second Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the fair board secretarys
office. The annual November meeting is held in the Youth Leadership Building. The
mailing address is P.O. Box 222, Paulding, OH 45879. Fair secretarys office is open
for a few weeks prior to and during fair week. The phone number is 419-399-2961.
PAULDING COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR BOARD: operates under the authority of the
Senior Fair Board. Current advisor is Tony Miller. Officers are: Alec Kuhn, president;
Justin Carnahan, vice president; Kandee Manson, secretary and Bailey Zeller, treasurer. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Junior Fair
Board office.
County 4-H Clubs
5-H 4-H Saddle Club, Pam White, key advisor, 13698 Road 126, Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-3162, shsrudy@windstream.net
Blue Ribbon Workers, Emma Schmidt, 6672 Road 72, Payne, OH 45880, 419406-0447; emmaschmidt7@gmail.com
Brown Bettys & Buster Browns, Jerrolyn Parrett, key advisor, 23770 Rd. 128,
Oakwood, OH 45873, 419-594-2273; email: heatherp@cooperfarms.com
Broughton Busy Bees, Jamie Clemens, key advisor, 9100 Road 123, Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-2643; email: clemens9100@hotmail.com
Campground Kids, Ryan Noggle, key advisor, 12862 Rd. 114, Paulding, OH
45879, 419-506-0720; email: nogglefarms@gmail.com
Doe-C-Doe, Gabe Oberlin, advisor, 2961 County Line Rd., Hicksville, OH 43526,
419-542-8992; email: gabrieloberlin@gmail.com
Flatrock Jr. Farmers, Dan Howell, key advisor, 18633 Rd. 146, Paulding, OH,
45879, 419-769-1379; boone755@hotmail.com
Happy Bunch, Mandy Miller, key advisor, 21387 Road 128, Oakwood, OH, 45873,
419-594-2866; email: onuharley140@yahoo.com
Junior Leaders (focus: teen leadership), Krisi Williams, key advisor, 10781 St. Rt.
66, Oakwood, OH 45873, 419-594-3156; K_williams@pauldingschools.org
Leaders of Tomorrow, Jerry and Cherry Klopfenstein, key advisors, 9656 St. Rt.
613, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4173; email: cherrysunshine@windstream.net
Livewires, Sue Miller, key advisor, 1611 Rd. 165, Grover Hill, OH 45849, 419-5873594; email: suemiller000@yahoo.com
Modern Miss & Mister, Mike and Julie Zuber, key advisors, 10579 St. Rt. 49,
Payne, OH 45880, 419-263-3278; email: juliezuber@frontier.com
Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) is an integral part of The Ohio State
University; 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8225, fax 419-3995590, Web site: http://paulding.osu.edu
Extension-related groups:
PAULDING COUNTY AGRONOMY COMMITTEE: A group of individuals concerned with the education and well-being of crop production practices in Paulding
County. Dave Hand, president; Rick King, treasurer.
PAULDING COUNTY EXTENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: A group of appointed individuals focusing on extension programming for the county. Jerry Zielke,
president
PAULDING COUNTY 4-H ADVISORY COMMITTEE: A group of appointed individuals focusing on 4-H programming for the county. Tim Santo, treasurer.
MASTER GARDENERS: The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener
Volunteer program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with education programs and activities
for residents through their local OSU extension office. Volunteers are not required
to have gardening skills or knowledge; a passion for learning about gardening
and sharing this knowledge with others is a must! Working with county extension
personnel, Master Gardener volunteers provide such educational services to their
communities as: answering gardening questions from the public, conducting plant
clinics, gardening activities with children, senior citizens or disabled persons; beautifying the community, developing community or demonstration gardens; and other
horticultural activities. 2015 training classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings for nine weeks, starting in late January in Van Wert County, from 6-9 p.m.
Cost of the class is $150. Sarah Noggle, coordinator; Elaine Gress, volunteer coordinator; Sandy Burkley, president.
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NORTHWEST OHIO LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS (NWOLP): Livestock focus group

meeting winter and fall months of the year with livestock producers from northwest
Ohio to address livestock topics. Sarah Noggle, coordinator. Meeting dates for 2015:
Jan. 7, Feb. 25, March 18 All Meeting held in the Youth Leadership Building, 503
Fairground Drive, Paulding, from noon-2:30 p.m.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP CENTER: is located on the fairgrounds in Paulding. The
building was constructed with donations and fundraising for youth groups in Paulding
County to have a facility to hold meetings and trainings. The building may be rented
to other groups by contacting the Paulding County Extension Office at 419-399-8225.
Dates to Remember: For additional dates, visit http://paulding.osu.edu
PAULDING COUNTY AGRONOMY DAY: Jan. 28, 8:30 a.m.3 p.m., Extension office.
PAULDING COUNTY PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION: Feb. 24, 9-12 p.m. or March
19, 6-9 p.m. Both at the Extension office.
PAULDING COUNTY PESTICIDE NEW APPLICATOR TRAINING: March 11, 9-11
a.m. Youth Leadership building
JUNIOR FAIR QUALITY ASSURANCE: March 18, 6-8 p.m. or March 22, 9-11 a.m.,
both at the Extension office.
MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE: May 15-16, 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m.
PAULDING COUNTY FAIR: June 8-13
PAULDING COUNTY 4-H CAMP: July 9-13
Paulding County Fairgrounds:
is situated along the Flat Rock Creek and is located on Fairground Drive in Paulding Village and extending into Paulding Township to the west. It is the home of the
Paulding County Fair in June, but is also the site of many other activities, including
the annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival in September. In addition to the grandstand,
race track, horse barns, and senior and junior fair board offices, the grounds include
several display buildings and animal barns, a horse show arena, the Ohio State Extension office, Soil and Water Conservation District office, Emergency Management
Agency office and the Youth Leadership Building. Indoor storage for boats, campers
and cars over the winter (November through May) is available by contacting Dalton
Thomas at 419-438-3132. Various buildings and portions of the grounds are also
available to rent by contacting the same.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Senior Citizensservices
Paulding County Senior Center: Marsha Yeutter, director; Yvonne Stahl, food
program manager; Cindy Kennedy, program manager; Phone: 419-399-3650, fax:
419-399-3781, email: pcsc@midohio.twcbc.com, 401 E. Jackson St., Paulding,
OH45879. Administered through Paulding County Commissioners. Dining center
meals are available for seniors 60 years of age or older and their spouses of any age.
Center activities and transportation are available for seniors 55 years of age and older.
Hot home delivered meals are available for eligible Paulding County residents who
are homebound. Meal reservations for the dining center are appreciated by 9 a.m.
on day of service. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday.
Transportation is provided to and from the center as well as for medical, educational
and service appointments. The center also offers health and educational programs
such as exercise, tax assistance, Medicare D assistance and screenings. Other
activities are card games, bingo, movies, crafts, and holiday celebrations. Special
events are planned for holidays and birthday celebrations. A cancer share group
meets at 12:15 p.m.,the second Wednesday of each month, followed by a Memory
and Resource Group meeting. Funding for the senior center is awarded through the
Area Office on Aging, local tax dollars, United Way and consumer donations.
Department of Job and Family Services: Corey Walker, director, 252 Dooley Drive,
Paulding, OH 45879; 419-399-3756, fax 419-399-4674. The departments services
available to area senior citizens include: adult protection, Medicaid, Passport, food
stamp benefits, and various supportive services.
Adult Day Health Care Center: 1151 Westwood Dr., Van Wert, OH 45891. Provides
care during the day for elderly and disabled adults from Van Wert, Allen and Paulding
counties. Transportation is available through the day care center and the Paulding
County Senior Center. For more information, call 419-238-0751, fax 419-238-1706.
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Elementary.
EDUCATION
Paulding County Schools

Western Buckeye Educational Service Center: Fiscal office 202 N.
Cherry St., P.O. Box 176, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4711, fax 419-3993346. Van Wert office is located at 813 North Franklin St., Suite A, Van Wert,
OH 45891, 419-238-4746, fax 419-238-6259. Web site is www.wbesc.org. The
superintendent is Brian Gerber. County board members are: William Poe II,
Jerry Zielke, James Grubaugh, Nick Miller and Ron Treece. The treasurer is Kim
Jones. Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in
alternating office locations. There are six major school systems in Paulding and
Van Wert counties. They include Antwerp Local, Paulding Exempted Village,
Wayne Trace Local, Lincolnview Local, Crestview Local, Van Wert City Schools
and Western Buckeye Resource Center. The Western Buckeye ESC provides
services in all areas with emphasis on students with special needs. Office hours
are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, September-May; summer hours are
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June-August.
Antwerp Local Schools: 303 S. Harrmann Road, Antwerp, OH 45813, includes
a high school, a junior high and an elementary school (grades K-12). The phone
number is 419-258-5421; fax 419-258-4041. Web site is www.antwerpschools.
org. Antwerp administration includes Patricia Ross, superintendent; Michael
Bute, Middle and High school principal; and Tim Manz, elementary principal.
School board members are: Anita Bok, Robert Herber, Dennis Recker, Mark
Ryan and Kipp Taylor. School board meetings are held at 6 p.m. the third
Thursday of the month. Antwerp has a preschool: Antwerp Little Archer/
Little Arrow Preschool: Meets Monday through Friday for a half day. Morning
and afternoon sessions available. An early childhood screening is required
DEFIANCE/PAULDING CONSOLIDATED
JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
252 Dooley Drive, Paulding, Ohio 45879
419-399-3756
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Please call the Ohio Means Jobs

Paulding at 419-399-3345 for Employment
and Training Services
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Fri. 9 am - 1 pm
Providing
Quality Services to
Paulding County
Seniors
401 E. Jackson St.
Paulding
419-399-3650
Email: myeutter@midohio.twcbc.com
Paulding Exempted Village Schools: 405 N. Water St., Paulding, OH 45879,

includes Paulding High School (grades 9-12), Paulding Middle School (grades
6-8), and Paulding Elementary School (grades K-5). The phone number is 419399-4656; fax 419-399-2404. Web site is www.pauldingschool.org. Oakwood
Elementary School (grades K-6) is located at 309 N. First St., P.O. Box 37,
Oakwood, OH 45873. The phone number is 419-594-3346. Fax 419-594-3929
Administration includes William Hanak, superintendent; Chris Etzler, principal
of middle school, Todd Harmon, high school principal; Stephanie Tear, Paulding
Elementary principal; and Jennifer Manz, Oakwood Elementary principal.
Approximately 1,531 students attend classes in the four-building system.
School board members are: Greg Reinhart, Robert Burkley, James Foltz, Clint
Vance, and Mark Manz. Board meetings are usually held at 7 p.m. the third
Tuesday of each month.
Paulding Exempted Village Schools also has a preschool program at two
locations Paulding Elementary and Oakwood Elementary schools. PEVS
Preschool provides services to all children ages 3-5. The primary focus
is to provide a wide variety of services to children (and their families) with
developmental delays. Countywide, early childhood screening is held each year
to identify children that may benefit from a developmentally appropriate program.
There is no fee for children who qualify. Children without developmental delays
are also welcome to attend a fee may be charged depending on income.
Transportation is provided by the school district. For more information, contact
Loni Pornichok, 419-399-4656.
Wayne Trace Local Schools: Main office is located at 4915 US Route 127,
Haviland, OH 45851. Steve Arnold is the superintendent, 419-263-2415, 419399-4113 and 419-622-6300. The main office fax number is 419-263-2377.
Web site is www.waynetrace.org. The Junior/Senior High School is located at
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fax 419-587-3415. Kevin Wilson is the principal. Members of the school board
are: Dick Swary president, Patrick Baumle, Duane Sinn vice president,, Lisa
L. McClure, and Perry R. Sinn. Lori Davis is the treasurer. Board meetings are
held the third Thursday at 6 p.m. of each month. Enrollment is 1,013.
Wayne Trace Local Schools also has a preschool program for children ages
3-5. For more information, contact WBESC at 419-399-4711.
Divine Mercy Catholic School: 120 Arcturus St., Payne, OH 45880, phone is
419-263-2114 fax 419-263-2114, e-mail: principal@dmcschool.com. Principal
Cathy Schoenauer. Enrollment is approximately 70 students in grades K-6.
School council members are: Father Joseph Poggemeyer, superintendent;
Jason Williamson, president; members: Sarah Noggle, Ed Stuart, Sara Molitor,
Patty Lee. Divine Mercy Preschool: 120 Arcturus St., Payne, 45880: They
have been in operation since 1980. They promote the growth of children in
all areas social, emotional, intellectual and physical in a warm, stimulating
environment. There is an experienced staff with a long-term commitment to the
school.
Vantage Career Center: 818 N. Franklin St., Van Wert, OH 45891, 419-238-5411
or 1-800-686-3944; fax 419-238-4058; Web site: www.vantagecareercenter.
com. Administration includes Staci A. Kaufman, Ed.S., superintendent; Ben
Winans, director. The 13 schools served are Antwerp, Continental, Crestview,
Delphos, Delphos St. Johns, Ft. Jennings, Kalida, Lincolnview, Ottoville,
Parkway, Paulding, Van Wert and Wayne Trace. There are 11 board members.
Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. High school
career technical enrollment for the current school year is approximately 450
students. The facility offers 16 different high school programs.
PARC Lane Training Center: 900 Fairground Drive (corner of C.R. 132 and
C.R. 107), Paulding, OH 45879. The phone number is 419-399-4800, fax 419399-4820, e-mail: parclane@pauldingdd.com. Website is pauldingdd.com Lisa
Recker is superintendent. Members of the governing board, Paulding County
Board of Developmental Disabilities are: Jim Henriott, Angie Buchman, Jane

Gochenour, Pam Walker, Mike Brigner, Kelly Tumblin and Nichole Harris. The
board meets at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at PARC Lane Training
Center. The Early Intervention class enrollment is approximately 25 students
and serves qualified children ages birth to 3 years.
Paulding County Head Start: 14069 C.R. 111, P.O. Box 133, Paulding, OH
45879 419-399-5617. This free preschool program is provided for 3-, 4-, and
5-year-old children of low-income families. The Head Start program prepares
children for kindergarten by teaching them age-appropriate skills in all areas of
development. NOCAC is the administrative body, 1-800-686-2964.
Area Preschools:
PEVS (Paulding Exempted Village) Preschool: 405 N. Water St., Paulding,

OH 45879, 419-399-4656 (at Paulding and Oakwood Elementary schools)
Wayne Trace Preschool: for children ages 3-5, contact WBESC at 419-3994711
Antwerp Little Archer/Little Arrow Preschool: Antwerp Local Schools, 419258-5421
Divine Mercy Preschool: 120 Arcturus St., P.O. Box 98, Payne, OH 45880,
419-263-2114
Anns Bright Beginnings Preschool: 211 Emerald Road, Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-KIDS (5437)
Nearby Colleges:
Defiance College: 419-784-4010

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Youth Services: All locations provide services for children, their parents and
caregivers including Summer Reading Program, make-and-takes, story times,
movies and special events. Each branch library as well as the Bookmobile have
unique programs offered to youth. The library sponsors a countywide reading
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PAULDING COUNTY CARNEGIE LIBRARY (PCCL): Celebrating 100 Years!
The library is located at 205 S. Main St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-2032;
fax 419-399-2114, Website: www.pauldingcountylibrary.org. Facebook: www.
facebook.com/PauldingCountyLibrary. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m-8
p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Personnel: Susan Pieper,
Library Director (1997-present), spieper@pauldingcountylibrary.org; Michelle
Stahl, Fiscal Officer, mstahl@pauldingcountylibrary.org; Ali McCauley, Head of
Adult Services, amccauley@pauldingcountylibrary.org; Kelly Taylor, Genealogy Specialist, ktaylor@pauldingcountylibrary.org; Sara Molitor, Head of Youth
Services, saramolly@hotmail.com; Teresa Reel, Head of Technical Services,
treel@pauldingcountylibrary.org.
PCCL Board of Trustees: Sue Derck, Terry Wehrkamp, Corey Walker, Ron Etzler, Charlene Grant, Suzanne Rister and Deedi Miller. Trustees are appointed
by the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
Paulding Friends of the Library: The historic Carnegie Library in Paulding
has a Friends group that supports the many projects and services of the library.
The Friends operate the Buy the Book Used Bookstore, located in the back of
the library annex, directly north of the main library on South Main Street. For
information call 419-399-2032.
History: Library service was first established in Paulding County in the late
1800s. In 1912 a new public library was funded via a grant from the Andrew
Carnegie Foundation. Construction began in 1914 and the library opened in
1916. In 1984, the library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 2003 the library was placed on Ohios Historic Registry in recognition of the
library being the first Carnegie library in the United States built to serve an entire
county. In 2013, the library won a preservation award by the Ohio Historical
Society Preservation Office.
Funding: The PCCL is partially funded by the State of Ohio Public Library
Fund. The library also receives revenue from an operating levy, fees, fines and
donations.
Technology: The library provides access to the Internet via high-speed fiber
optic lines as part of the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). The
library provides free wireless access for the public at all locations. In 2001 the
library received 26 computers as part of a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation. The library was also awarded one of 13 statewide Gates Computer
Labs for computer training. The library provides online access to its collection
via the Polaris automation system, allowing patrons to request titles from their
home computers. The library participates in the statewide resource-sharing program, Ohio Libraries Share: M.O.R.E. Authoritative databases such as Chiltons
Auto Repair, Learning Express Library, Ohio Legal Forms, Career Transitions
and Gale Virtual Reference Library are also available online via the PCCL
homepage.
Young Adult Collection: The PCCL Teen Corner is located on the main floor
next to the elevator lobby. This special area includes many of the popular young
adult works of fiction and non-fiction as well as a variety of magazines, music
and books recorded on CD and PlayAways.
Local History & Genealogy Department: Hundreds of amateur genealogists
from throughout the United States visit the PCCL genealogy and local history
department yearly. Holdings including cemetery records, war rosters and an
obituary file. The library is a cooperative member of the Hayes Presidential
Library Obituary Index available online at http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/.
The collection includes a variety of genealogy and family histories, census records, early birth and marriage indices. The library also houses a growing local
history collection, school yearbooks and a rare book collection. Ancestry.com is
available only at the main historic Carnegie library in Paulding.
eBooks & Resources: Patrons have access to the Ohio Digital Library via
the librarys membership in the Ohio eBook Project http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.
com). Patrons need a valid PCCL library card to access this collection.
The Collection: Library holdings include: best sellers; popular fiction and
non-fiction; large print collection; authoritative reference material; popular magazine subscriptions; local, regional, state and national newspapers; DVD movies, documentaries, classic television, mini-series, etc.; books recorded on CD
and PlayAways; and music CDs.
Other services: include: Wi-Fi hotspot, public fax, color scanner and printers,
color and black & white photocopiers, tax forms, voter registration, hot and cold
laminating, and die-cut center.
Branch Libraries:
All branch libraries (except the Bookmobile) are open Monday & Tuesday noon7:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday
CLOSED. All library locations maintain Facebook pages. The librarys full-service branches provide popular reading and viewing materials. Informative and
entertaining programming is also offered for all ages. The branch libraries are
equipped with computers, wireless hotspot and Internet access. All branches
(except the Bookmobile) have active Friends of the Library groups.
ANTWERP BRANCH LIBRARY: Established 1991. 205 N. Madison St., P.O.
Box 1027, Antwerp OH 45813, 419-258-2855 (voice and fax). Branch manager:
Laura Woodcox, lwoodcox@pauldingcountylibrary.org
COOPER COMMUNITY BRANCH LIBRARY: Established 2000. 230 N. First
St., P.O. Box 348, Oakwood, OH 45873, 419-594-3337 (voice and fax). Branch
manager: Sue Thomas, sthomas@pauldingcountylibrary.org
PAYNE BRANCH LIBRARY: Established 1996. 101 N. Main St., P.O. Box 210,
Payne, OH 45880, 419-263-3333 (voice and fax). Branch manager: Suzanne
Yenser, sm.yenser@gmail.com
THE BOOKMOBILE: Established 2011. Headquarters 205 S. Main Street,
Paulding, OH 45879. Bookmobile onboard line: 419-670-3761; Headquarters
line: 419-399-2032. The Bookmobile serves stops throughout Paulding County.
For routing information contact Bookmobile manager Kathy Heffley, kheffley@
pauldingcountylibrary.org
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Paulding County Government:
Paulding County Population: 19,254 according to the latest Census figures.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: The county is governed by three elected commissioners whose jobs require making, handling and disbursing the county budget. The commissioners are in their office at the courthouse from 8 a.m.- 4:30
p.m. or end of business on Mondays and Wednesdays. Commissioners are Roy
Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman and Mark Holtsberry. Clerks of the commissioners
are Nola Ginter and Cindy Peters. Assistant Clerk is Joan Tope. Office number
is 419-399-8215; fax 419-399-8299; e-mail is pccommissioners@pauldingcountyoh.com The office is located in the basement of the courthouse. The
mailing address is: Paulding County Courthouse, Room B-1, 115 N. Williams
St., Paulding, OH 45879.
CLERK OF COURTS: Democrat Ann Pease. The office is responsible for filing
and disbursing all court papers and recording all vehicle mortgages and titles
plus issuing passports. The office records notary commissions. The clerks office is located on the first floor of the Paulding County Courthouse, First Floor
Suite 104, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879. Office number is 419-3998210. Email address is clerk@pauldingcountyoh.com. Web site: www.pauldingcommonpleas.com/clerk-of-courts.html. The clerks office is open Mon-Fri from
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Motor Vehicle Title Office is located in in the courthouse basement, Room B3,
Paulding, 419-399-8211; Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Saturday 8
a.m. - noon.
License Bureau, 831 N. Williams St., Paulding, 419-399-2064. The office is run
by Don Snyder. Hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-noon.
AUDITOR: Republican Claudia J. Fickel. The county auditor is the chief fiscal
officer in the county. Her office is responsible for accounting for the millions
of dollars received each year by the county and to issue warrants (checks) in
payment of all the countys obligations, including the distributions of tax dollars
to local government and county agencies. As chief financial officer, the auditor
is required by law to prepare the countys annual financial report. The auditor
is the chief payroll officer in the county responsible to serve as paymaster for
the county employees. The office also distributes motor vehicle fees, gasoline
taxes and local government funds in addition to the real estate and personal
property taxes. The auditor is the sealer of weights and measures for the entire
county, thus protecting the general public from loss which might occur from
faulty measuring devices, such as scales and pumps. The auditor serves as
the chief assessor which requires the duty to see that every parcel of land and
building is fairly and uniformly appraised and assessed for tax purposes. The
office maintains detailed records of the appraisal on each parcel in the county.
The auditor is also required to serve on several boards and commissions for
related county duties. The auditors office is the focal point in the county for the
issuance of licenses for dogs, kennels, vendors, cigarettes, and junk yards. The
auditors office is located on the main floor of the courthouse, Suite 101, 115 N.
Williams St., Paulding, Ohio, 45879. The telephone number is 419-399-8205,
fax: 419-399-5713, email: claudiaf@pauldingcounty-oh.com. Website: www.
pauldingcountyauditor.com. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
CORONER: Joseph M. Kuhn, D.O. His office is located at 301 S. Main St.
Payne, Ohio, 45880. 419-263-2947. The coroners primary duty is to determine
the cause of death and the manner and mode in which the death occurred.
ENGINEER: Republican Travis R. McGarvey. His office is located at 801 W.
Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879. Office phone number is 419-399-2433, fax:
419-399-3363, e-mail: tmcgarvey@windstream.net. Web site: www.paulding-
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countyengineer.com. County garage phone number is 419-399-2433. The office is responsible for providing maintenance and engineering services for 329
miles of county roads, 209 bridges, and numerous petitioned ditches. He acts
as tax map draftsman for the county as well as the engineer for the townships.
A full-time work force of 20 employees performs new construction, maintenance
and ice and snow removal. The offices general hours are 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
weekdays.
PLANNING COMMISSION: The office deals with major and minor subdivision
approval within townships, works with the townships in their zoning regulations,
and handles other planning-related topics. Meetings are held as necessary. Travis McGarvey is the director. For information call 419-399-2366.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY: Republican Joseph R. Burkard, prosecutor; assistant prosecutor Matthew Miller, 112-1/2 N. Water St., Paulding, OH 45879,
419-399-8270, fax 419-399-2358. The prosecutors office presents the States
felony and misdemeanor cases against suspected criminals and provides legal
advice to county and township officials.
RECORDER: Democrat Carol E. Temple. The recorders office is located on the
main floor of the courthouse. The mailing address is Paulding County Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879. The office number is 419399-8275, fax: 419-399-2862, Online search: www.uslandrecords.com, e-mail:
pauldingcountyrecorder@midohio.twcbc.com. The office is the permanent
keeper of all real estate transfers in the county. In addition to deeds, this office
has on record all mortgages, liens, releases, leases, oil and gas leases, land
contracts, powers of attorney, easements, annexations, vacating of streets and
alleys, zoning resolutions and amendments, partnerships, condominiums, corporation mergers and name changes, plat maps and surveys, cemetery maps,
and military service discharges.
SHERIFF: Democrat Jason Landers. The sheriffs office is located at 500 E.
Perry St., Paulding, phone: 419-399-3791, fax: 419-399-3216, Web site: www.
pauldingohsheriff.com, Email: jklanders@pauldingohsheriff.com, Facebook:
facebook.com/PauldingCountySheriffsOffice. The jail is closed and inmates are
being housed at other facilities. The office is charged with serving court process
from all courts for residents of the county. It also provides all law enforcement
services for the unincorporated area of the county. The offices serves as the
central communications center for the countys fire, emergency medical services, and law enforcement agencies with the use of 911.
TREASURER: Republican Lou Ann Wannemacher. The treasurers office is
located on the main floor of the courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding. The
mailing address is P.O. Box 437, Paulding, OH 45879. The office number is
419-399-8280, fax: 419-399-8268. The treasurer serves as the countys chief
investment officer, has established tax collections programs to help tax payers
who have difficulty in paying semi annual bills. She also collects real estate,
trailer, estate, personal property and delinquent taxes. She is the receiver of
all monies collected by other departments in the county. The office hours are 8
a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: 201 E. Caroline St., Suite 1,
Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8464, fax: 419-399-8465. Brian Gorrell, director
and enforcement attorney. Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday
and 9 a.m.-noon on Friday. This agency collects, distributes and enforces child
support and spousal support orders; and establishes paternity and child support
orders as needed.
PAULDING COUNTY COURTS: Paulding County Courthouse is located on the
Paulding village square at 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879.
Paulding County Common Pleas Court (General Division): Judge Tiffany
Beckman presides. Her courtroom and office are located on the second floor
of the courthouse, Suite 201, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419399-8220. Fax: 419-399-8224. This court hears cases involving civil actions
exceeding $15,000; divorces, dissolutions, post-divorce actions: child support,
visitation, change of custody; criminal actions: felony actions (designated as
felonies or punishable by more than one year of imprisonment); and administrative appeals: Department of Industrial Relations, Workers Compensation, and
Unemployment Compensation. email: lvance@pauldingcounty-oh.com
Adult Probation Department: Office is located at 500 East Perry St., P.O. Box
89, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8287; Fax 419-399-8223. State probation
officer is Michael Speice.
Paulding County Common Pleas Court (Probate Division): Judge John DeMuth
presides. The courtroom and offices are located on the second floor of the courthouse, Suite 202, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8256. Probate
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division consists of estates, guardianships, trusts, adoptions, and marriages.

Paulding County Common Pleas Court (Juvenile Division): Judge John DeMuth presides. The courtroom and offices are located on the second floor of the
courthouse, Suite 202, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8255.
Juvenile division hears cases involving juvenile delinquency and unruly, neglected, dependent or abused; and paternity. melissa@pauldingcountyoh.com
Juvenile Probation Department: Office is located on the second floor of the
courthouse, 419-399-8262 Fax 419-399-8261. Chief Probation Officer is Anna
Campbell.
Paulding County Court: Judge Suzanne Rister presides. Her courtroom and
clerks office are located in the County Annex Building, Suite 2, 201 E. Caroline
St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-5370, fax 419-399-3421, Web site: www.
pauldingcountycourt.com. The court hears civil cases up to $15,000, and criminal cases involving traffic violations, misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings
in felony cases.
Paulding County Court Probation Office: 201 E. Caroline St., Suite 3 (alley
entrance) Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3016, fax 419-399-4541, Web site:
www.pauldingcountycourt.com., Emily Munger Director of Probation Services/
Probation officer and Jay Turnbull, probation officer.
OHIO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE: Michael Ohlrich, wildlife officer, 419-4298390. Responsible for protection, preservation, and conservation of wildlife
through the enforcement of laws. Education programs and resource materials
are available. The mailing address is c/o Wildlife District Two, 952-A Lima Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL: The Van Wert Post is located at 10234 Van
Wert-Decatur Road, Van Wert, OH 45891; 419-238-3055. Post Commander is
Lt. Timothy Grisby. The patrols job is to monitor the 338 miles of U.S. and state
highways in Van Wert and Paulding counties. The posts mission is to protect
life and property, promote traffic safety, and provides public safety services
through traffic services, emergency response, and investigation of criminal activities on state-owned properties. The Post also houses the Bureau of Motor
Vehicles driver license examination station.
Driving exams - To make an appointment in Van Wert or Defiance, get online
at https://ext.dps.state.oh.us/BMVOnlineServices.Public/MainMenu.aspx or
call 419-784-1026.
DIRECTORY
GOVERNMENT COUNTY OFFICES:

(Mailing address Paulding OH 45879)
Adult Probation Office, 103 -1/2 E. Perry St., 419-399-8287
Auditor, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Suite 101, 419-399-8205
Board of Elections, Brenda Crawford, 105 E. Perry St., 419-399-8230
Bureau of Motor Vehicles (License Bureau), 831 N. Williams St., Paulding,
419-399-2064
Title office, Paulding County Courthouse, Room B3, 419-399-8211
Child Support Enforcement Agency, Brian Gorrell, director, 201 E. Caroline
St., Suite 1, 419-399-8464
Clerk of Common Pleas Court, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8210
Commissioners, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Room B-1, 419-399-8215
Common Pleas Judge, Courthouse, Suite 201, 115 N. Williams St., 419-3998220
Coroner, Joseph Kuhn, 301 S. Main St., Payne, Ohio, 45880, 419-263-2947
County Court, 201 E. Caroline St., Suite 2, 419-399-5370; fax 419-399-3421
Consolidated Defiance Paulding Department of Job & Family Services,
Corey Walker, 252 Dooley Drive, 419-399-3756
Dog Warden, Jared Renollet 419-399-9728. Dog shelter is located at 13387
U.S. 127, Paulding; mailing address (courthouse): 115 N. Williams St., Paulding
Economic Development, Jerry L. Zielke, director; 101 E. Perry St., 419-3998282; cell, 260-312-2081; office email, pced63director@gmail.com
Election Board: 105 E. Perry St., 419-399-8230
Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Ed Bohn, director; 503 Fairground
Drive Suite 2 (county extension building), 419-399-3500
Engineer & County Garage, 801 W. Wayne St., 419-399-2366
Health Department/WIC, 800 E. Perry St., 419-399-3921
Jacob-Eaton Acres, 13295 U.S. 127, Paulding, 419-399-3827
Jail, 500 E. Perry St., 419-399-3791
Juvenile Court, Courthouse, Suite 202, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8255
Juvenile Probation Dept., Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8260

Loss Control Coordinator, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8283
OSU Extension Office, 503 Fairground Dr., 419-399-8225
Paulding GALA (Golden Age Luncheon Association), 401 E. Jackson St.,
419-399-5606
Planning Commission, Paulding County Courthouse, Room B-1, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8283
Probate Court, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Suite 202, 419-399-8256
Prosecutor, Joseph R. Burkard, 112-1/2 N. Water St., 419-399-8270
Recorder, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Room 103, 419-399-8275
Sheriff, 500 E. Perry St., 419-399-3791 or 1-888-399-0171
Treasurer, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., P.O. Box 437, 419-399-8280
Veterans Service Office, Jon Lichty, 810 E. Perry St., P.O. Box 215, Paulding,
419-399-8285; fax: 419-399-5571
Waste Management Education & Awareness, Becky Suvar, 419-399-3630.
GOVERNMENT STATE OFFICES:
Ohio Division of Wildlife, Michael Ohlrich, Paulding County Wildlife Officer, 419429-8390. Mailing address: c/o Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay,
OH 45840, 419-424-5000.
State Highway Garage, 801 W. Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-2366
GOVERNMENT U.S. OFFICES:
Soil and Water Conservation District, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-4771 or Fax 419-399-5590
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)/Farm Service Agency, 260-A Dooley Drive,
Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3841; Fax 419-399-2919
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 260-B Dooley Drive, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3841; Fax 419-399-2140
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Accent/Paulding County Job Center: Helping individuals find new jobs;
Jessica Reinhart, office manager, 250 Dooley Dr. Suite B, Paulding OH 45879,
419-399-3345. Hours: Monday-Thursday., 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-1
p.m.
Paulding County Economic Development Office: Jerry Zielke, director, 101
E. Perry St., Paulding OH 45879; 419-399-8282; fax 419-399-8284; email:
pced@bright.net; Web site: www.pced.net; Facebook: www.facebook.com/
www.pced.net
Paulding County Area Foundation: is a not-for-profit Ohio corporation formed to
receive and accept property to be administered exclusively for charitable purposes,
for the benefit of the people of Paulding County. Address: 101 E. Perry St., Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-8296; email: pcaf@pauldingcountyareafoundation.net;
Web site: www.pauldingcountyareafoundation.net; Facebook: Paulding County
Area Foundation. Lisa McClure, executive director; Duane Sinn, president of
foundation board.
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce: P.O. Box 1111, Antwerp OH 45813, 419258-1722 to leave a message. Facebook: facebook.com/antwerp.chamber.
Meets second Tuesday monthly at 12:30 p.m. in the Essen House. Contact
person: Cheryl Lichty.
Antwerp Community Development Committee: Antwerp Community
Development Committee (ACDC) is a citizens organization dedicated to
establishing the orderly and successful growth of the Antwerp area as a desired
residential location. Monthly meetings are held by various subcommittees with
the ACDC Board meeting quarterly, usually the second Thursday in the village
offices. For information call: Aimee Lichty at 419-258-1641 or 419-506-1228
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(cell), email: antwater@frontier.com or Jim Pendergrast at 419-769-1700 (cell)

or 419-258-2410. Email: proantwerp@yahoo.com. Facebook: ACDC Antwerp
Community Development Committee
Community Improvement Corporation of Antwerp/Payne/Paulding County:
Its purpose is to benefit and improve the industrial climate of the county by
promoting the development of new business and industry, as well as providing
assistance to existing business and industry. David Randy Derck, president,
P.O. Box 1088, Antwerp OH 45813, 419-258-5511, fax 419-258-2822, email:
antwerpinsurance@mchsi.com; representing all Paulding County, except
Paulding Village which has its own CIC organization.
Oakwood Development Company: Executive director Damien Morales,
419-796-1825; Linda Hodges, president, 419-594-3659, vice president, Marty
Harmon, 419-594-2931; secretary/treasurer Tim Kohart; board members
are Jack Shisler, Dennis Thrasher, David Dangler, and Mark Figert. Website:
www.odcohio.com. Facebook: facebook.com/oakwooddevelopmentcompany.
Meetings are held monthly.
Paulding Chamber of Commerce: Peggy Emerson, director; located at the
corner of Caroline and Main streets (State Bank building), P.O. Box 237, Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-5215 office or 419-769-3011 cell; e-mail pauldingchamber@
gmail.com; Web site: www.pauldingchamber.com; Facebook: facebook.com/
pauldingohchamber. Board members are Marsha Yeutter, Harvey Hyman,
Cassie Jo Arend, Greg White, James Brown, Kim Tracy, Brenda Crawford,
Melanie Rittenour and Jim States.
Paulding Community Improvement Corporation (CIC): is dedicated to
improving the economic well-being of the community as well as the surrounding
area. For information, contact the county economic development office at 419399-8282.
Payne Chamber of Commerce: P.O. Box 411, Payne, OH 45880; email:
payne.chamber@gmail.com. Facebook: Payne Chamber of Commerce. Chad
Benschneider, president, 419-263-2277; Chad Cluts, vice president, 419-2630327; Geoff Hyman, treasurer, 419-263-3133; Ashley Doctor, secretary. Meets
the first Wednesday of even numbered months at 119 N. Main Street, Payne
at 7 p.m.
LAW MAKERS
LAWMAKERS
UNITED STATES PRESIDENT:
President Barack Obama (D), 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington,

D.C. 20500, telephone: 202-456-1414 fax: 202-456-2461; White House web
site: www.whitehouse.gov
ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS:

Governor John Kasich (R), Riffe Center 30th Floor, 77 S. High St., Columbus
OH 43215-6117, 614-466-3555, web site: http://governor.ohio.gov/
Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor, Riffe Center, 30th Floor, 77 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215-6117, 614-466-3379, web site: http://www.state.oh.us/ltgov
Secretary of State Jon Husted 180 E. Broad St. 16th floor, Columbus, OH
43215, 1-877-767-6446 (SOS-OHIO); web site: www.sos.state.oh.us/
Auditor of State David Yost, 88 E. Broad St. Fifth Floor, Columbus, OH 43215,
1-800-282-0370 or 614-466-4514; web site: www.auditor.state.oh.us/
Treasurer of State Josh Mandel, 30 E. Broad St., 9th Floor, Columbus OH
43215-3461, 614-466-2160; web site: www.ohiotreasurer.org/
State Attorney General Mike DeWine, 30 E. Broad St., 14th Floor, Columbus
OH 43215-3428, 614-466-4986, web site: www.ag.state.oh.us/
Supreme Court of Ohio, Chief Justice Maureen OConnor, 65 S. Front St.,
Columbus, OH 43215-3431, 614-387-9000, web site: www.sconet.state.oh.us/
OUR STATE AND U.S. LEGISLATORS:

Ohio State Senator Cliff Hite (R) Senate Building, 1 Capitol Square 9th Floor,
Columbus, OH, 43215, 614-466-8150
Ohio State Representative Tony Burkley (R), 82nd District, 77th S. High St.,
Columbus, Ohio, 13th Floor, 614-644-5091.
U.S. Representative Robert E. Latta (R-OH) Fifth District, 2448 Rayburn
House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-6405, fax: 202-2251985; http://latta.house.gov/
U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), 448 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510, (202) 224-3353
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), 713 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, 202-224-2315, fax 202-228-6321, http://brown.senate.gov/;
In Ohio: 200 N. High St. Room 614, Columbus OH 43215, toll free 1-888-896OHIO (6446)
401 McDonald Pike Paulding, OH 45879

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GROVER HILL VILLAGE

VILLAGES
ANTWERP VILLAGE
Location: Intersection of Ohio 49 and U.S. 24 in Carryall Township; zoned
Assessed Valuation: $19,124,570
Population: approximately 1,719
Village Offices: 118 N. Main St., P.O. Box 1046, Antwerp, OH 45813, 419-2587422 or 419-258-2241, fax 419-258-1337, email: antclktr@mchsi.com; website:
www.villageofantwerp.com
Government: Mayor Thomas VanVlerah, Fiscal Officer Loretta Baker. Council
members: Rudie Reeb, Steve Derck, Jan Reeb, Ken Reinhart, Larry Ryan and
Keith West
Village Administrator: Sara Keeran, 419-258-2371
Village Solicitor: Melanie Farr, Fort Wayne, 260-426-0444
Wastewater Superintendent: Jeremy Kosch, 419-258-2557
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief George Clemens III; non-emergency 419-258-2627
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief Ray Friend and Asst. Chief Robert Addis
EMS: call 911; Coordinator Randy Shaffer
Court Clerk: Victoria Clemens, 419-258-7422
Utility Billing Clerk: Aimee Lichty, 419-258-7075
Zoning Inspector: Gabe Oberlin, 419-542-8992
Cemeteries: Maumee Cemetery, located on U.S. 24 at the east edge of town;
Veterans Memorial (Riverside) Cemetery, located on U.S. 24, just east of
downtown
Meetings Held at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. See dates on
Village web site
BROUGHTON VILLAGE
Location: Ohio 613, two miles east of U.S. 127 in Jackson Township with town
hall in the center of the village; unzoned
Population: approximately 118
Village Offices: 7774 Broughton Pike, Paulding, OH 45879
Government: Mayor Ronald Hunter, 419-399-4162 email: fuzzyd@windstream.
net; Clerk-Treasurer Rita Daeger 419-399-5574. Council members: Larry
Offerle, Donna Greear, Teresa Matthews, Terry Daniels, Don Collis, Seth Greear
Village Solicitor: Brian Gorrell, Paulding, 419-399-2181
Police Dept.: call 911; Paulding County Sheriffs Office
Fire Dept. and EMS: call 911; Paulding Fire Department and Paulding EMS
Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the town hall
CECIL VILLAGE
Location: One mile west of U.S. 127 and one mile south of U.S. 24 in Crane
Township; zoned
Village Offices: 301 W. Third St., P.O. Box 164, Cecil, OH 45821; 419-399-3166
Government: Mayor Gene Sheets, 419-399-4923; Clerk-Treasurer Carlene
Turner 419-399-0520; Council members: Julie McCloud, Chad Buchholz,
Maxine Keegan, Rolando Caballos, two vacancies
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief Bob Herber, Assistant Chief Gene Sheets, John Baldwin
EMS: Call 911
Zoning Inspector: Gene Sheets
Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the firehouse
Location: Intersection of Ohio 114 and Ohio 637 in Latty Township; unzoned
Village Offices: Mailing address: 301 W. Walnut St., Grover Hill, OH 45849;
419-587-3328, fax 419-587-3228
Government: Mayor John Moon; Fiscal Officer Susie Moon. Council members:
Robert D. Hinchcliff, Pat Comer, Dottie Elliott, John Wilkin, Kathy Risner, Sarah
Osborn
Village Solicitor: Matt Miller, Paulding
Police Dept.: call 911; Acting Chief Charles Howe
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief David Volk
EMS: call 911; Chad Roth, coordinator
Meeting Date: Held at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the town hall
HAVILAND VILLAGE
Location: One mile west of U.S. 127 on Ohio 114 in Blue Creek Township; zoned
Village Offices: 201 N. Vine St., P.O. Box 114, Haviland, OH 45851
Government: Mayor Richard Bowers 419-622-3017; Clerk-Treasurer Sandra
Stoller, 419-622-1303. Council members: Mary Comer, Cindy Moser, Larry
Lewis, Charles Wilson, Neil Stoller, Ed Ruger
Village Solicitor: James Sponseller, 419-399-2217
Fire Dept. and EMS: call 911; Scott Fire Department and Scott EMS
Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month
LATTY VILLAGE
Location: Southwest of the U.S. 127 and Ohio 613 intersection in Paulding Township
Village Offices: 650 Alexander St., P.O. Box 86, Latty, OH 45855, 419-3992644, email lattycfo@hotmail.com
Government: Mayor Tom Sinn 419-399-4613; Clerk-Treasurer Kay Miller, 419399-5315. Council members: Roger A. Miller, Eugene Adkins, Darlene Knapp,
Kenneth Speice, Elmer Groves, Denise Adkins
Board of Public Affairs: President Dan Knapp, D. Joan Pease, Michael Pease
Village Solicitor: James Sponseller, Paulding, 419-399-2217
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief Ron Weck and Paulding County Sheriffs Office
Fire Dept.: call 911; Roger Miller, fire representative; and Paulding Fire
Department
EMS: call 911; Scott EMS
Meeting Date: Held at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the town hall
MELROSE VILLAGE
Location: Intersection of Ohio 613 and C.R. 177 in Brown Township; unzoned
Village Offices: 705 State St., P.O. Box 101, Melrose, OH 45861
Government: Mayor Janet Stroup, 419-594-2133; Fiscal Officer Virginia
Scherer. Council members: Ed Thrasher, Kathy Bland, Tabbie Bair, Mike Smith
, Richard Stroup, one vacancy
Village Solicitor: James Hitchcock, Defiance
Fire Dept. and EMS: call 911; Oakwood Fire Department and Oakwood EMS
Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the town hall.
The village owns Bair Park which is open from daylight until dusk.
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OAKWOOD VILLAGE
Location: Intersection of Ohio 613 and Ohio 66 in eastern Paulding County
along the Auglaize River; zoned
Village Offices: 228 N. First St., P.O. Box 457, Oakwood, OH 45873, 419594-3352; fax, 419-594-2322; email: ovillage@bright.net for administrator and
utilities, oakwoodvillage@bright.net for town hall; website under development
Government: Mayor Erhard Bud Henke, 419-594-2211 or 419-594-3352;
Fiscal Officer: Susan Barron. Council members: Melissa Figert, Jen Ashbacher,
Beau Leatherman, Kelly Tumblin, Cheryl Cooper, Brent Meeker
Village Administrator: John Keyes, 419-594-3359, 419-594-2704, cell- 419615-5152
Village Solicitor: Brian Gorrell, 112 W. Water St., Paulding, OH 419-399-2181
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief Mark Figert, non-emergency 419-399-0066
(pager) or 888-399-0171
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief Kenny Thomas non-emergency 419-594-3381
EMS: call 911; Coordinator: Tim Kidd
Meeting Date: Held at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the town hall
PAULDING VILLAGE
Location: Centrally located within the county, at the intersection of U.S. 127
and Ohio 111; zoned. Paulding is the county seat.
Village Offices: 116 S. Main St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4011, fax 419399-5368; email: pldgvil@paulding-net.com; website: www.villageofpaulding.com
Government: Mayor Greg White, Finance Director Annette Hasch, 419-3994011. Council members: Roger Sierer, Randy Daeger, Tom Diaz, Jim Guelde,
Barb Rife, Tim Boss
Village Administrator: Harry Wiebe, 419-399-2806
Village Solicitor: Michael C. Jones, PO Box 274; Paulding, OH 45879, 419399-2614
Recreation Board: Jan Commers, Carol Cowell, Patty Bissel, Melissa Mapes,
Ann Thomas
Water Plant: Mike Winners, superintendent, 419-399-2976
Utility Dept.: Jerry Smith, supervisor, 419-399-9060
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief Randy Crawford, 419-399-3311. Officers are Gina
Weidenhamer, Adam Kunz. Mayors Clerk is Krista Gonzales.
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief Todd Weidenhamer, 419-399-5923
EMS: call 911; coordinator Sue Crossland, 419-399-4828
Zoning Inspector: Ron Schmidt 419-399-4011
Cemeteries: Live Oak Cemetery on Emerald Road across from the school; and
Paulding Memorial Cemetery on Emerald Road, two miles north of town.
Meeting Date: Held at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month in
the Mayors Court room, in the municipal building at 116 S. Main St.
PAYNE VILLAGE
Location: Intersection of Ohio 49, Ohio 500, and Ohio 613 in southwest
Paulding County; zoned, building permits required.
Village Offices: 131 N. Main St., P.O. Box 58, Payne, OH 45880, 419-2632514, fax 419-263-3510
Government: Mayor Terry Smith, Fiscal Officer Cheryl Halter. Council
members: Ray Speice, Randy Miller, Ron Etzler, Bill Childs, Ron Schoenauer,
Steve Crowley
Board of Public Affairs: Mac Brigner, John Hall, Brad Young
Village Solicitor: James M. Sponseller, Paulding, 419-399-2217
Water and Sewer Dept.: Winston Gross and Jarrod Childs, 419-263-2913
Street Dept.: Jarrod Childs

Police Dept.: Call 911; Chief Rodney Miller, non-emergency 419-263-2514.
Mayors clerk is Krista Gonzales, 419-263-2514, Ext. 100.
Fire Dept.: Call 911; Chief Jamie Mansfield, non-emergency 419-263-2823
EMS: Call 911; Coordinator Chad Lyons, non-emergency 419-263-2823
EMS Billing Clerk: Krista Gonzales, 419-263-2514
Zoning Inspector: Thomas Sinn
Council Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each
month at village hall
Mayors Court: Held at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month at
the village hall
SCOTT VILLAGE
Location: One square mile on the Van Wert-Paulding County line, with half the
village in each county; unzoned
Assessed Valuation: $972,150 in Paulding County
Population: Approximately 284
Village Offices: P.O. Box 155, Blaine St., Scott, OH 45886
Government: Mayor Bryon Glass, Clerk-Treasurer Hillary Yoder 419-6223204. Council members: Claire Smith, Deb Tarlton, Stan Pratt, Janice Bodle,
Chris Martinez, Stephen Yoder
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief Ron Waltmire
Village Solicitor: Matt Miller
Fire Dept. and EMS: call 911; Fire Chief Jay Klopfenstein, EMS coordinator
Michelle Huffine
Town Maintenance: Tim McClure
Meeting Date: Held at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the
fire station/municipal building; in April, meetings will switch to second Tuesdays
TOWNSHIPS
Paulding County Township Association: An organization to promote township government and help keep residents in touch with their trustees and fiscal
officers. Contact president Jay Dangler, 419-399-2688 or secretary-treasurer
Martha Strahley, 419-399-5839. Meets quarterly at the Jackson Township building located at the intersection of Roads 126 and 131. They host two fish/chicken
fries annually. This year they will be April 9 and July 23. Both run 5-7 p.m. at the
OSU Extension Building.
AUGLAIZE TOWNSHIP
Area: 22 square miles, zoned
Population: 1,454
Government: Fiscal Officer: Sue Ann Becher, 419-393-4134. Trustees: Herald
Yenser, 419-393-2294; Bill Wiles, 419-393-2535; Gene Weidenhamer, 419393-2372.
Mailing address: 14850 Rd. 169, Oakwood, OH 45873. Phone: 419-393-2628.
Fax 419-393-2628 (call first). Email: auglaizetwp@yahoo.com
Zoning Inspector: Angie Pollock, 419-393-2876
Cemeteries: Barton, Dotterer, Hasch, Hosterman, Ice, Junction, Landis, Potter
Klein and St. Mary cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Auglaize Twp. Fire Department, 419-393-4144,
non-emergency
Police Protection: Call 911
EMS: Call 911
Location: Fire station is located one and one-half miles east of Five Span
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Bridge on Ohio 637; 21050 SR 637, Defiance. The township house is at 14850
Rd. 169, Oakwood.
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the firehouse.
Cowell Park is located next to the fire station.

Location: Brown Township House is located at 200 S. First St., Oakwood.
Meetings: Held the last Thursday of each month in the township house at 4:30
p.m.
BENTON TOWNSHIP
CARRYALL TOWNSHIP

Population: 1,046
Government: Fiscal Officer: Julie A. Dinger, 419-263-2678. Trustees: Mark A.
Crosby, 419-770-2267; Joseph W. Thome, 419-263-2673; Randy W. Noggle,
419-263-2459
Mailing address: 3708 S.R. 500, Payne, OH 45880. Phone 419-263-3143. Fax
419-263-1324.
Zoning Inspector: Tom Sinn, 419-399-4613.
Roads: 49 miles for upkeep
Cemeteries: Dealy Cemetery located on Ohio 49 south to C.R. 24 east; Lehman Cemetery located on Ohio 500 west of Payne at T.R. 33 and St. Johns
Catholic Cemetery is located on Ohio 500 west.
Fire Protection: call 911; Payne Fire Department and EMS
Police Protection: call 911
Location: The township house is located on Ohio 500, 1.5 miles west of Payne
at 6100 T.R. 33; 419-263-3143
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the township
house. April-October meetings are held at 8 p.m.

Population: 2,980
Government: Fiscal Officer: Twila D. Demongeot, 419-258-2092. Trustees:
Greg P. Hughes, 419-258-5201; John Benny Wyckoff, 419-258-2007; Joe B.
Barker, 419-506-1854
Mailing address: P.O. Box 652, Antwerp, OH 45813
Zoning Inspector: Jason Landers 419-506-1922
Roads: 44 miles of township roads
Cemeteries: Antwerp Riverview, Banks-Coffelt, Clark, Hiram Banks, Maumee,
Riverside and Slough
Fire Protection: call 911; Antwerp Fire Department and EMS
Police Protection: call 911
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the home of the
fiscal officer, 1445 Rd. 204, Antwerp
BLUE CREEK TOWNSHIP

Population: 781
Government: Fiscal Officer: Chris Laukhuf, 419-263-1080. Trustees: Jammie
Hughes, 419-622-3310; Doug Laukhuf, 419-622-4715; Bradley Mills, 419-6223751.
Mailing address: 8451 Road 48, Haviland, OH 45851. Phone: 419-622-6081
Zoning Inspector: Robert Laukhuf, 419-622-6454
Roads: 49.51 miles
Cemeteries: Abbott-Blue Creek, Apostolic and Blue Creek cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Scott Fire Department and EMS, for
non-emergencies call 419-622-6431
Police Protection: call 911; Paulding County Sheriff Department
Location: The township house is at the intersection of Roads 87 and 48; 419622-6081
Meetings: Held the last Tuesday of each month in the township house at 7
p.m.
Haviland Village Park, Bressler Park in Scott
BROWN TOWNSHIP
Area: 36 square miles, unzoned
Population: 2,132
Government: Fiscal Officer: Cheryl Halter, 419-594-2042. Trustees: Steven B.
Porter, 419-594-2233; Marty Adams, 419-594-3091; Daniel R. Thomas, 419594-2408
Mailing address: 200 S. First St. Oakwood, OH 45873. Phone and fax 419594-2028
Email: brown_twp@yahoo.com
Roads: 52.76 miles for upkeep
Cemeteries: Blakeslee-Charloe, Fort Brown, Hoover, Kingery, Little Auglaize,
Oak Grove, Oakwood, Prairie Chapel, Sherman and Switzer
Fire Protection: call 911; Oakwood Fire Department and EMS
CRANE TOWNSHIP
Population: 1,420
Government: Fiscal Officer: Kristine M. Stuart, 419-258-9319. Trustees: Joe
Sukup, 419-399-5391; Charles Simpson, 419-399-4737; Michael A. Meyer,
419-769-5760
Mailing address: 8763 Road 176, Paulding, OH 45879
Zoning Inspector: P. Michael Brady, 419-786-0000
Roads: 36.17 miles
Cemeteries: Eaton, Forder (Bethel), Gordon, Immaculate Conception Catholic,
Lutheran, M.E., Rochester cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Crane Township Fire Department
Location: Township House is on Main Street in Cecil.
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the township house.
EMERALD TOWNSHIP
Population: 789
Government: Fiscal Officer: Christine D. Ferris, 419-399-2105. Trustees:
Rick Weippert, 419-399-4948; Greg Adkins, 419-393-4194; Kevin Anderson,
419-399-8450
Zoning inspector: Nylice Thomas, 419-399-3171
Mailing address: 17702 Rd. 218, Cecil, OH 45821
Roads: 34 miles
Cemeteries: Ankney-Blaine, Bakle, Barton, Dotterer, Emerald Township, Hasch
family, Hyman, Junction, Kinzer, Renollet, Smith, St. Mary, and Whitehead cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Paulding Fire Department
Location: Township house is located at 16491 Rd. 133, Cecil
Meetings: Held at 6:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at the township
house.
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HARRISON TOWNSHIP
PAULDING TOWNSHIP

Population: 1,459
Government: Fiscal Officer: Kathy Feasby, 419-263-0247 kathyfeasby@hotmail.com; Trustees: Chad Benschneider 419-263-2277; Dan Olwin 419-2632507; Edward L. Stabler, 419-263-2104
Mailing address: 115 Proxmire Dr., Payne, OH 45880
Roads: 38 road miles
Cemeteries: Snellenberger Cemetery located on Ohio 500, and Wiltsie Cemetery on Road 51 East
Fire Protection: call 911; Payne Fire Department and EMS
Police Protection: call 911; Payne Police Department
Location: Township house is located at 7877 C.R. 51 next to Wiltsie Cemetery
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the township
house.

Population: 4,022
Government: Fiscal Officer: Jane Buchman, 419-399-5938. Trustees: Dennis
Layman 419-786-4959; Jay Dangler, 419-399-2688; Mike Kauser, 419-3992955
Zoning inspector: Tom Sinn, 419-399-4613
Mailing address: 732 Miller Parkway Drive, Paulding, OH 45879
E-mail: PauldingTownship@windstream.net; Fax: 419-399-4012
Roads: 31 miles
Cemeteries: Cooper Haines Cemetery on Ohio 500, and St. Paul Cemetery on
C.R. 114 off C.R. 87
Fire Protection: call 911; Paulding Fire Department and EMS
Police Protection: call 911; Paulding Police Department/Paulding County
Sheriff
Location: Township house is located at the intersection of C.R. 87 and S.R.
500.
Meetings: Held the second Wednesday each month at 8 p.m. April-October
and 7 p.m. November-March (in Nov. the meeting will be held the Monday prior
to election).
JACKSON TOWNSHIP
Population: 1,795
Government: Fiscal Officer: Mary Howard, 419-399-4236. Trustees: Dennis
Sanderson 419-399-2820; Bill Strahley, 419-399-5839; Ray Johanns, 419-3994235
Mailing address: 11625 Rd. 117, Paulding, OH 45879. Office phone 419-3992470
Roads: 37.58 miles
Cemeteries: Bowholtz, County Home, Hedges, Linch, Pleasant Grove and Upthegrove cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Paulding Fire Department
Location: The township hall is located at Jackson Center, at 9992 Road 131 at
Road 126. Phone: 419-399-2470
Meetings: At 7 p.m. the last Thursday of each month in the township house.
LATTY TOWNSHIP
Population: 1,017
Government: Fiscal Officer: Susan Hinchcliff, 419-587-3318. Trustees: Lyle R.
Ebel, 419-587-3465; Larry Fast; Jason Sheets, 419-786-5925.
Zoning Inspector: Jeff Ebel, 419-587-3524
Mailing address: P.O. Box 47, 204 Tyler Street, Grover Hill, OH 45849
Roads: 44.48 miles
Cemeteries: Mt. Zion, C.R. 151 northeast of Grover Hill and Pleasant View,
T.R. 72 east of U.S. 127
Fire Protection and EMS: call 911; Grover Hill Fire Department and EMS and
Scott EMS
Location: Township hall is located at 204 E. Jackson St., Grover Hill, 419-5873885 (voice and fax).
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the township hall.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Population: 719
Government: Fiscal Officer: Neil Beining, 419-587-3792. Trustees: Burton
Merriman, 419-587-3192; Lynn Noffsinger, 419-587-3324; Lonnie C. Lytle,
419-587-3819.
Zoning Inspector: Chad Dotson, 419-438-8509
Mailing Address: 2523 Road 173, Grover Hill, Ohio, 45849
Roads: 47.6 miles
Cemeteries: Auglaize Chapel, Boutwell, Burbage, Carlton, Church of God,
Dunkard-Oak Grove, Fought, Harrell, Little Middle Creek, Melinger, Middle
Creek Joint, Wilson and Young cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Ottoville Fire and EMS, Grover Hill Fire and EMS,
Oakwood Fire and EMS
Police Protection: call 911; Paulding County Sheriffs Department
Location: 3094 Road 177 at the corner of S.R. 114
Meetings: At 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the township house.
THE PROFESSIONALS
DAVE CLARK, MGR.

1640 Baltimore St.
Defiance, OH 43512
dillyco@defnet.com
419-782-1181
Toll Free: 1-800-888-9838
Fax: 419-782-1495
Cell: 419-980-0704
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C. If a THUNDERSTORM WATCH or WARNING occurs, be prepared...
EMERGENCY READY
ARE YOU PREPARED ?

This is a Guide to Assist you in Preparing for Emergencies...
1. CREATE YOUR OWN PLAN...
If thunder roars, go indoors, because no place outside is safe when lightning is in the area.
With Thunderstorms, come High Winds Damaging Hail and Flash Flooding.
Stay away from windows, go to an interior room.
Be alert to heavy rains that could cause flash floods for a short period of
time.
D. When severe Thunderstorms occur, TORNADOES can develop very quickly...
If a Tornado Warning is issued, Go to a designated shelter area, safe room
or the lowest level of your home or building.
If you do not have a basement to go to, go to an interior room away from
windows, exterior walls and doorways. Get under a sturdy table and use
your arms to protect your head and neck.
If you are in your vehicle, get out immediately. Find a nearby sturdy building
and take shelter. If no shelter is available, lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression. NEVER TRY TO OUTRUN A TORNADO
Consider the ages and special needs of your family.

Dont forget your pets.
Pick two places to which you can evacuate, whether it is family or a friends
place or know where shelters are going to be set up.
Have the phone numbers addresses, email addresses of family, friends, E. If Winter Storms develop and Extreme Cold Temperatures Exist, be prepared...
supervisors and bosses to contact them if the need arises.
Always maintain enough fuel in your vehicles to be able to travel.
Have a Emergency Kit in place at home and in your vehicle.
Plan for supplies you will need to survive for a minimum of (3) days with no During the winter, eat regularly and drink ample fluids, but avoid caffeine
assistance.
and alcohol.
Conserve fuels, by keeping your residence and place of business cooler
2. WHEN SHELTERING IN PLACE at Home or even at Work...
than normal.
Take your family and pets to a room youve chosen as a shelter. If your Protect your water pipes from freezing.
children are at school or husband or wife at work, do not leave your home If you have to go outside, dress in layers of loss fitting clothes. Make sure
to get them. Going outside could expose you to severe weather or hazyour fingers, toes, ears and noses are protected, as these extremities will
ardous chemicals if released. Schools and places of work have their own
be the first to get frost bight.
emergency plans.
If you are in your vehicle, travel during daylight hours, dont drive alone,
Shut and lock the doors and windows. Locking them, makes a better seal.
keep others informed of your route of travel, and stay on the main roads.
Cover windows. Seal cracks around the doors and windows with duct tape
as well.
WHAT TO HAVE IN YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT for the HOME or
Turn the radio or television to a local station that broadcast emergency VEHICLE...
information. Stay tuned until the all clear message is given.
Remember have a (3) day supply of water, food, medicine and sanitary
Stay off your phone. It should be used for emergency calls only. Make sure
supplies.
your cell phone is fully charged.
Be prepared to evacuate if ordered to do so by public safety officials. Evacu- Have (1) Gallon of Water per person, per day.
ation instructions will be announced over the emergency broadcast system. Have food that requires no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or
no water to serve.
3. BEING PREPARED FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCIES...

Fires
Flooding
Severe Thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Hazardous Chemical Releases

Winter Weather
Power Outages
Other Emergencies
A. Before a FIRE Occurs, be prepared...

Install and maintain working SMOKE DETECTORS on each floor of your
home and in every bedroom.
Make a FIRE ESCAPE PLAN and practice it with your family. Know (2)
ways out and have a good outside meeting place.
Once you are outside, STAY OUT. Never go back inside - No Matter
What!
B. Before a FLOOD occurs, be prepared...
Have a first-aid kit for your home and each of your vehicles. It should include sterile dressing and bandages, scissors, tweezers, antiseptic, sterile
gloves non- prescription drugs such as pain relief, laxatives, antacids, etc.
If you are on prescription drugs, have a (3) day supply.
Clothing, bedding and sanitation Supplies include; coats, boots, gloves and
extra socks. Blankets even sleeping bags and dont forget toilet paper, feminine hygiene products and plastic bags.
Having Tools and other special items would include; Battery operated
Flashlights, a radio, pliers and screw drivers, duct tape, pens/pencils pads
of paper, storage containers, utility knife, can opener, matches, lighters,
extra batteries and extra cash on hand.
Special items to consider; baby formula, extra pair of eye glasses copies of
family documents and bank accounts, pet food, paper cups plates, plastic
utensils and paper towels.
Start moving essential items to an upper floor.

Turn off utilities at the main shut off, Electric and Gas, if you are instructed
to do so. Remember, Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet Other things to think about; books, playing cards, board games, etc.
or standing in water.
These are all good plans to have in place and to have an Emergency Supply Kit
NEVER ATTEMPT TO WALK OR DRIVE THROUGH MOVING WATER !!! at the ready, when the time arises. Remember BE PREPARED !!!
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March 15-21 Sunshine Week, to educate the public about the importance of
open government
March 17 St. Patricks Day
EVENTS CALENDAR
Local Events in 2015

Note: The following calendar of events is not meant to be a complete listing.
Many annual events were just in the planning stages as the GUIDE went to
press. For updates, visit the Paulding County Progress website at www.progressnewspaper.org and click on Events.
JANUARY
Jan. 18 John Paulding Historical Societys annual meeting, at 2 p.m. at the

museum in Paulding. Public welcome.
Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 28 Paulding County Agronomy Day program at OSU Extension Center
at Paulding County Fairgrounds, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information or to
register, phone 419-399-8225.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 1 Super Bowl XLIX
March 17 Junior Fair Quality Assurance, 6-8 p.m., or 9-11 a.m. March 21, both
at the OSU Extension Office
March 18 Annual Community Health, Business & Industry Fair, sponsored
by the Paulding County Senior Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the county extension
building at the fairgrounds
March 19 Paulding County Pesticide Recertification 6-9 p.m. at the OSU
Extension Office. For more information or to register, phone 419-399-8225.
March 19 & 21 Oakwood Library Event Planners annual Chocolate
Extravaganza, 7 p.m.; for information call Sue Brown, 419-594-2615 or the
library at 419-594-3337
March 20 First day of spring
March 20-21 Antwerp High School will present the musical Little Women at
7 p.m. in the auditeria
March 20-21 Paulding High School Drama Dept. will present its spring musical
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at 7 p.m. in the school auditeria
March 24 Paulding County Career Opportunity Showcase & Job Fair , noon-6
p.m.
March 26 Paulding County Republican Women spring membership buffet
March 29 Palm Sunday
APRIL
Black History Month
National Volunteer Month
Feb. 2 Groundhog Day

Feb. 2 County Spelling Bee competition at 7 p.m. at Antwerp School
Community Health Professionals of Paulding Auxiliarys annual musical

fund-raising event Weve Got Rhythm! date to be announced
Feb. 5 Paulding County Farm Bureau annual membership kickoff, 6:30 p.m. at
Black Swamp Nature Center, Paulding
April 1 April Fools Day
Feb. 7 American Cancer Societys Relay For Life Kickoff Rally, 6 p.m. at
Paulding Eagles, auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Public welcome.
April 3 Good Friday brunch at 10 a.m. at Paulding County Senior Center, closing at noon in observation of Good Friday, for reservations phone 419-399-3650
Feb. 14 Valentines Day

Feb. 14 Wine & Cheese Tasting fundraiser at John Paulding Historical Society
Feb. 16 Presidents Day
Feb. 17 Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
Feb. 17 Paulding Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, 5:30 p.m. at the
Paulding Eagles
Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday
Feb. 19 Chinese New Year
Feb. 19 Sweetheart Dance & Dinner at Paulding County Senior Center, 5
p.m. dinner, dance at 5:30. RSVP required; call 419-399-3650 for reservations.
April 3 Good Friday
April 3-4 Annual 24-Hour Basketball Marathon at Payne Elementary gym

proceeds go to the Paulding County Crippled Children & Adult Society; contact
Chad Benschneider, 419-263-2277
April 5 Easter Sunday
April 4 Divine Mercy Parish spring craft show, bake sale and luncheon, 9 a.m.2 p.m. at Divine Mercy Center on Daggett Street in Antwerp
April 6 Paulding County Hospital Foundation Annual Dinner; for information,
call Jeanise Denning at 419-399-1104
April 9 The Paulding County Township Associations fish and chicken fry, 5-7
p.m. at the county extension building.
Feb. 24 Paulding County Pesticide Recertification 9 a.m.-noon at the OSU

Extension Office. For more information or to register, phone 419-399-8225.
April 10 Paulding County Area Foundation Annual Meeting and Dinner at

Grants Catering Hall, Antwerp, social time 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Call 419399-8296 for more information.
MARCH
April 11 Annual SportONE All-Star Basketball Classic game at Antwerp; details

to be announced
National Womens History Month
March 8 Daylight Savings Time begins
March 11 Paulding County Pesticide New Applicator Training 9-11 a.m. at

the Youth Leadership Building. For more information or to register, phone 419399-8225.
March 12, 14-15 Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High and WT Performing Arts Association
spring musical Beauty & The Beast at the Payne School auditorium
March 15-21 National Agriculture Week
April 11 Glow In the Dark benefit 5K and one mile run/walk at Payne
Elementary, sponsored by Wayne Trace National Honor Society, registration
6:30 p.m. and event start at 7:45 p.m.; for registration form, visit www.waynetrace.org
April 11 United Way of Paulding County luau, 6 p.m.-midnight at Paulding
Eagles
April 11 Beer and Food Pairing fundraiser at John Paulding Historical Society
in Paulding
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April 12-18 National Library Week will be observedwith the theme, Unlimited
Possibilities @ Your Library
May 22 Start of Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. at Herb Monroe Community

Park, Paulding with the G Men
April 12-18 National Volunteer Week
May 24 Commencement for Paulding High School, 2:30 p.m.
April 15 Deadline to file federal income tax returns
May 24 Commencement for Wayne Trace High School, 2:30 p.m. in the high
school gym
April 20 Volunteer recognition at 1:30 p.m. at Paulding County Senior Center;

RSVP by calling 419-399-3650.
April 22 Earth Day
April 22 Administrative Professionals Day
April 22 Life Line screening from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Paulding County Senior
Center
April 23 Employee Appreciation Luncheon, sponsored by Paulding Chamber
of Commerce, at noon at Paulding County Senior Center. To register, call the
chamber, 419-399-5215
April 23 Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
April 24 Arbor Day
April 24 Wayne Trace Athletic Boosters Annual Reverse Drawing, 6:30 p.m.
at the high school
April 29 Basics of Alzheimers mini conference at Paulding County Senior
Center
April 30 Annual Battle of the Books county finals at 12:30 p.m. at the Youth
Leadership Building at the fairgrounds
MAY
Older Americans Month
Maumee Valley Heritage Corridors Local History Month
United Way of Paulding County Armed Forces Day event - date to be announced
May 2 Oakwood Library Event Planners Spring Tea & Style Show at noon in
the Community Room; for information call Sue Brown, 419-594-2615
May 2 Antwerp High School Prom and afterprom, walk-in at 6:30 p.m.
May 2 Paulding High School Prom and afterprom
May 2 Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. Prom and after-prom
May 4-9 Paulding County Hospitals annual Family Health Week will be held
7-9 a.m. Monday-Friday and 7-10 a.m. Saturday. Visit www.pauldingcountyhospital.com for more information.
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
May 7 National Day of Prayer
May 7 Mothers Day luncheon at Paulding County Senior Center; all mothers
and daughters are invited to attend their special day. Lunch at 11:30 a.m., activities to follow. Reservations: 419-399-3650.
May 10 Mothers Day
May 15-16 Paulding Community Garage Sale; contact 419-399-2466
May 15-16 Paulding County Master Gardeners annual plant sale, 7:30 a.m.-5
p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday at Paulding County Fairgrounds in
Paulding. Vegetables, perennials, annuals, herbs, houseplants.
May 16 Armed Forces Day
May 16 Celebrating Arts & Artists of Paulding County at the John Paulding
Historical Society
May 17 Commencement for Antwerp High School, 2 p.m. in the main gym
May 19 Paulding County Senior Centers Senior Day at the OSU Extension
Building, theme Barnyard Friends; doors open at 10:30 a.m., RSVP at 419399-3650
May 22 Red Hat Spring Fling, 11 a.m. at the Paulding County Senior Center
May 25 Memorial Day observances to be announced

May 29-30 American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Paulding County
Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday through noon Saturday. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/pauldingcounty
JUNE
Annual Antwerp Cleveland Street Rib Fest with 5K River Run - date to be
announced
June 4-6 Annual John Paulding Days held on the Courthouse square. The
Grand Parade is 7 p.m. June 4. Events start every night at 5 p.m. For more
information, contact 419-399-5215; www.pauldingchamber.com
June 5-6 Payne Community Garage Sales. Contact Nancy Speice at 419263-2863.
June 7 Motorcycle Scrabble Run at John Paulding Historical Society in
Paulding
June 8-13 Paulding County Fair, Paulding County Fairgrounds
June 8-13 Paulding County Business & Industry Showcase at the Paulding
County Fair in the Commercial Building
June 9 Senior Day at the Paulding County Fair, activities start at 8 a.m., RSVP
required for lunch at 419-399-3650
June 12-13 Antwerp Community Garage Sales & Sidewalk Sales. Contact
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce, 419-258-1722
June 13 Farmers Share Breakfast at Paulding County Fair
June 14 Flag Day
June 19 Paulding Chamber Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. at Herb Monroe
Community Park with the Scott Brothers
June 20 2nd Annual Auglaize River Regatta 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3.5-mile
canoe and kayak sprint races and paddle racing on the Auglaize River plus
concert, concessions, arts & crafts, raffle at Oakwood Community Park; for
registration information, contact Oakwood Development Co. at 419-796-1825
or email info@odcohio.org
June 21 Fathers Day
June 21 First day of summer
JULY
National Parks & Recreation Month
July 2 Fourth of July picnic and grilling on the patio at Paulding County Senior
Center; lunch at 11:30 a.m., for reservations phone 419-399-3650
July 4 Independence Day
July 8 Paulding County Hospital Foundations Dr. Mark Teets Memorial Golf
Tournament at Auglaize Golf Club, contact Jeanise Denning at 419-399-1104
July 9-13 Paulding County 4-H Camp
July 10 Paulding Chamber Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. at Herb Monroe
Community Park with 2/3 Right - Kevin Meager
July 23 The Paulding County Township Associations fish and chicken fry, 5-7
p.m., at the county extension building
July 24 Paulding Chamber Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. at Herb Monroe
Community Park with Drew Munger
July 25 Big Boy$ Toy$ Car Show at 3-8 p.m. in Antwerp, call 419-506-2333 for
information [contact Larry Copsey]
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July 24-26 (tentative) Grover Hill Summer Fest at Welcome Park

July 29-Aug. 9 Ohio State Fair, Columbus, www.ohiostatefair.com
July 30-31 Paulding County Senior Centers annual garage sale, 401 E.
Jackson St., Paulding
AUGUST
United Way of Paulding County 2015-16 Campaign Kickoff date to be

announced
July 29-Aug. 9 Ohio State Fair, Columbus, www.ohiostatefair.com
Aug. 1 John Paulding Historical Society chicken barbecue, 4-7 p.m.
Aug. 5 Deadline 4 p.m. for filing nominating petitions of candidates in nonpartisan races for the general election; deadline for filing local questions and issues
for general election
Aug. 6-9 Highway 127 Corridor Sale, also called the Worlds Longest
Yardsale, covering Michigan to Alabama along U.S. 127. Visit www.127sale.
com
Aug. 7 Paulding Chamber Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. at Herb Monroe
Community Park with the Resonance Collective
Aug. 7-8 Antwerp High School Alumni Reunion; contact chairman Tony
Langham at 419-258-1985 or Christy Williamson at 419-258-1110
Aug. 8 A Day In the Park at Riverside Memorial Park in Antwerp, starting
with a parade at 10 a.m. For information call Antwerp Chamber of Commerce,
419-258-1722
Sept. 15 Paulding County Economic Development Annual Business &

Industry Appreciation Banquet, 5 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center; call 419399-8282 for information
Sept. 18-20 Annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival, Paulding County Fairgrounds.
For more information, call Paulding Chamber of Commerce, 419-399-5215;
www.flatrockcreekfestival.com
Sept. 20 Antique & Classic Truck Show at John Paulding Historical Society
Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 23 First day of autumn
Sept. 26 National Hunting & Fishing Day
Sept. 26 Antwerp Community Development Committees annual Big Hole
golf outing
OCTOBER
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Recycle Ohio Month
Paulding County Carnegie Librarys Fall Extravaganza date to be announced

John Paulding Historical Society hog roast and barn dance - date to be
announced
United Way of Paulding County Halloween party - date to be announced
Oct. 2 Pretty In Pink Breast Cancer Awareness & Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at
Paulding County Senior Center
Oct. 4-10 Fire Prevention Week
Aug.. 8 Broughton Redneck Jamboree, starting at 4 p.m. in Broughton; for

more information, call Robin Dobbelaere 419-796-7249, Kathy Sanderson 419506-0421 or Teresa Matthews 419-670-4039
Oct. 5 Voter registration ends at 4 p.m. for General Election
Aug. 13-15 Annual Lincoln Highway BUY-WAY Yard Sale in Ohio. Visit www.
historicbyway.com
Oct. 10-11 Payne Fall Festival at Payne Community Park. For information, see
facebook.com/PayneFallFestivalAtThePark
Aug. 15 Hysterical Hee Haw at the John Paulding Historical Society

Aug. 15 Youth For Christ (YFC) annual auction at the county extension building at the fairgrounds; bake sale begins at 9 a.m., auction starts at 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 18 Classes begin for the 2015-16 school year at Antwerp Local Schools
Aug. 18 (tentative) Classes begin for the 2015-16 school year at Wayne Trace
Local Schools
Aug. 20 Classes begin for the 2015-16 school year at Paulding Exempted
Village Schools
Aug. 21 Paulding Chamber Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. at Herb Monroe
Community Park with open mic night
SEPTEMBER
Paulding County Farm Bureau annual meeting date to be announced

Sept. 4 Paulding Chamber Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. at Herb Monroe
Community Park with the G Men
Sept. 4-7 Oakwood Homecoming
Sept. 7 Labor Day
Sept. 10 Annual Paulding Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, 12:30 p.m. at
Auglaize Golf Club. Call 419-399-5215 for information
Sept. 11 Patriot Day (September 11 anniversary)
Sept. 12 Paulding County Hospital Foundations Strides for Scholarships 5K
race and kids race; contact Jeanise Denning at 419-399-1104
Sept. 13 Grandparents Day
Sept. 13 5th Annual Car Show sponsored by Paulding County Senior Center
downtown on the square, noon-4 p.m.
Sept. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month begins, through Oct. 15
Oct. 9 90+ Birthday Bash at Paulding County Senior Center; for reservations
phone 419-399-3650
Oct. 12 Columbus Day observed

Oct. 13 Paulding County Republican Womens Soup Supper and Meet the
Candidates
Oct. 16 Bosses Day
Oct. 17 Sweetest Day
Oct. 24 Make a Difference Day
Oct. 30 Costume party at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and entertainment at Paulding
County Senior Center; for reservations phone 419-399-3650
Oct. 31 Halloween local events to be announced
NOVEMBER
Native American Heritage Month
Antwerp Community Development Committee (ACDC) annual meeting date

to be announced
Nov. 1 Daylight Savings Time ends
Nov. 3 General Election Day (Polls are open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.)
Nov. 5 Divine Mercy Parish annual fall bazaar 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at Divine Mercy
in Paulding
Nov. 7 Annual Beacon of Hope dinner and auction, presented by Community
Health Professionals of Paulding at Paulding Nazarene Church Hall call 419399-4708
Nov. 10 Veterans Day Celebration at Paulding County Senior Center, 11:30
a.m., all veterans invited
Nov. 11 Veterans Day
Nov. 13-15 and 20-22 (two weekends) John Paulding Historical Society
Festival of Trees. Theme to be announced.
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Nov. 19 Paulding Chamber of Commerce will hold a Christmas kickoff event

at Herb Monroe Community Park on the square
Nov. 20 Thanksgiving meal at 11:30 a.m. at Paulding County Senior Center;
public invited; for reservations phone 419-399-3650
Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 28 Small Business Saturday
Nov. 28 OSU vs. Michigan game, at Ann Arbor
Nov. 29 First Sunday Day of Advent
DECEMBER
Dec. 12 Payne Christmas Walk, sponsored by Payne Friends of the Library.

Dec. 17 Christmas luncheon and gift exchange at Paulding County Senior
Center, 11:30 a.m.; for reservations phone 419-399-3650
Dec. 22 First day of winter
Dec. 25 Christmas Day
Dec. 26 Boxing Day
Dec. 26-Jan. 1 Kwanzaa
Dec. 31 New Years Eve 2015 Welcome, 2016!
JANUARY 2016
Jan. 17 John Paulding Historical Societys annual meeting, at 2 p.m. at the

museum in Paulding. Public welcome.
January 2016 Paulding County Guide to be published
HEALTH CARE
Area Health Care

Hospitals:
Paulding County Hospital: 1035 W. Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879 (corner

of Ohio 111 and Ohio 500), 419-399-4080 or 1-800-741-1743. Web site: www.
pauldingcountyhospital.com. Email: pch@bright.net
The hospital is a modern 25-bed not-for-profit facility owned by the county.
An upgrade to the OR was completed in May 2012 and an emergency room
/lab renovation was completed in November 2013. The ER/lab project Cost
approximately $1.2 million. The ER was expanded to a total of seven patient
rooms with two large adjoining trauma rooms.
PCH is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations as are its lab and home health care services.
The countys only full-time general surgeon, Dr. Peter vanden Berg, is employed
by the hospital and available by calling 419-399-1746 at the hospital. Also
available by appointment or emergency basis is orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Steven
Haman.
Paulding County Hospital offers 24-hour emergency room service; medical
and surgical care; outpatient services; specialty clinics; respiratory care; a
swing-bed transition/rehabilitation program for patients needing subacute
care; respite care; physical and occupational therapies; pulmonary and cardiac
rehabilitation; and in-your-home healthcare including visiting nurses and home
medical equipment and supplies sales. A sleep lab and Coumadin Clinic are
two services added within the last several years. A personal trainer is available
for one-on-one consults for a minimal fee, as is a registered dietician.
Surgical services include general surgery, cataract surgery, orthopedics,
gynecology, and noninvasive shock wave treatment for heel pain.
Diagnostic services include an accredited full-service laboratory; radiology
services with an up-to-date CT unit, in-house DEXA bone density scanning unit,
mobile MRI unit and ultrasound and digital mammography units. The radiology
department offers nuclear medicine cardiolite equipment in order to conduct
the lengthy test locally and many state-of-the-art technologies to provide a full
range of diagnostic services and specialties.
An Open Bore MRI was placed into service in December 2013 with a 1.5 Tesla
magnet and a larger opening similar to a CT unit.
Outpatient specialty clinics include: oncology/chemotherapy, orthopedics,
general surgery, gynecology, cardiology, nephrology, ENT, urology, audiology,
neurology, and podiatry.
To schedule free transportation to and from the hospital for outpatient services,
call Phone-A-Ride, 419-399-1100 or 800-741-1743.
Members of the Board of Trustees are:chairman, Michael Winans; vice
chairman, Konnie Gerber; Ron Etzler, secretary/treasurer;Randy Brooks, John
Kobee, Tom Litzenberg, Ann Pease, and Kathy Koenn. Hospital CEO is Randy
Ruge.
Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital: 1200 Ralston Ave., Defiance, OH
43512, 419-783-6955; www.promedica.org is member of ProMedica Health
System; facility offering comprehensive medical specialties, 24-hour emergency
center, Coping Center (mental health care), womens center, physical and
occupational therapy, Lifeline Emergency Response system, advanced surgical
facilities.
Mercy Defiance Hospital: 1404 E. Second St., Defiance, OH, 43512, website:
www.mercyweb.org/mercy_defiance.aspx. Located right behind Mercy Defiance
Clinic and linked to Mercy Defiance Clinic by a second floor skyway; 419-7828444; 23-bed medical/surgical hospital; Fauster Surgery Center for inpatient
and outpatient surgery; 4-bed observation unit; 8-bed emergency center
providing 24 hour service, 7 days a week, staffed by experienced emergency
physicians, linked directly via Life Flight to Level 1 trauma care at Mercy St.
Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. Mercy Defiance Hospital ispart of the Mercy
Healthcare System in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville: 208 N. Columbus St., Hicksville,
OH 43526-1299, phone 419-542-6692 or 800-686-6552. Web site: www.
cmhosp.com. Community Memorial Hospital hasprovided personalized
service and the latest healthcare technology to residents of Defiance County
and adjacent communities for more than 50 years. A full-service critical access
hospital offering inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services, obstetric care,
surgical care, extensive rehabilitation programs and much more.
Van Wert County Hospital: 1250 S. Washington, Van Wert, 419-238-2390;
fax 419-238-8682, web site: http://vanwerthospital.org. The facility is a fullservice, 99-bed hospital. The Van Wert Health Center office building provides
outpatients with a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility. It offers outpatient
surgery, laboratory and radiology services. Other hospital services include
medical/surgical, intensive care/coronary care, radiology, laboratory, inpatient
pharmacy, cardiopulmonary/respiratory services and physical/occupational
therapy. It also offers cardiology and specialty clinics. Along with a 24-hour
staffed emergency department, VWCH offers Call a Nurse 1-888-909VWCH or (8924) a free triage phone service, 7 a.m.-11 p.m., seven days a
week.
Clinics:
Oakwood Medical Center: 109 N. First St., Oakwood, OH 45873, 419-5943520, or toll free at 1-877-594-4442. The office is closed on Monday and Friday;
hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are 8 a.m.-8 p.m., staffed by Dr.
Timothy Hogan, family physician who handles general medical and minor
surgical care.
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Mercy Defiance Clinic: 1400 E. Second St. (Ohio 18) Defiance, OH 43512;
419-784-1414 or 1-800-925-4642; Web site: mercyweb.org/defiance. Mercy
Defiance Clinic is a multi-specialty medical group offering comprehensive
healthcare services. The staff includes the clinics own primary care physicians
and specialists plus visiting specialists, nurse anesthetists, diabetes
educators,physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other professional
health care providers. Medical and surgical specialties include: allergy
and asthma; audiology and hearing aids; behavioral health; cardiology;
cardiothoracic surgery; diabetes education; dietitian; family practice; general
surgery; hospitalists; internal medicine; nephrology; neurology; obstetrics
and gynecology; oncology and hematology; ophthalmology; optometry;
orthopedic surgery; otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat); pain management
and rehabilitation; pediatric cardiology; pediatric gastroenterology; pediatric
pulmonology; pediatrics; plastic surgery; podiatry; pulmonology; radiology; skin
care; UrgentCare; urology; vascular surgery; WorkMed; and wound care. Mercy
Defiance Clinic ispart of the Mercy healthcare system in Northwest Ohio and
Southeast Michigan.
Hands of Hope Pregnancy Center: located at 1030 W. Wayne St., Suite A,
Paulding, Doug Roop, 419-263-3269 or 419-399-2447 (answering machine)
Website is HandsofHopePaulding.org. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday or by
appointment. Hands of Hope provides spiritual, emotional and physical support
to those effected by unplanned pregnancy. Services are free.
Nursing Homes:
Country Inn Enhanced Living Center: 12651 C.R. 82, Paulding, Ohio, 45879.
Assisted Living with a nurse on duty 24/7; OT/PT services, podiatry, audiology,
lab, pharmaceutical services and respite care. Individualized laundry service,
home style meals, daily activities and trips are just a few of the amenities that
make the facility one that you or your loved one can call home. Country Inn is a
Medicaid waiver program, 419-399-2345, fax: 419-399-2341.
The Gardens of Paulding: Located at 199 CR 103, north of the Paulding
County Hospital, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4940, fax: 419-399-4699,
website: www.thegardenspaulding.com. The Gardens of Paulding is a 24hour skilled nursing facility accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and most major
insurances, with 27 assisted living units under one roof. Full-time onsite therapy
staff offering physical, occupational and speech therapy, also offering Vital Stim
services provided by our speech therapist. Individualized therapy programs
offered for both in-patient and out-patient therapy. For a tour or information,
contact Sue Dangler.
Vancrest of Antwerp Assisted Living: Located at 204 Archer Drive, Antwerp,
45813, is a fully licensed residential care facility which offers respite care, rehab
to home and takes Medicaid waiver. In addition to 24-hour nursing care Vancrest
of Antwerp features all private suites, restaurant style dining, occupational,
physical and speech therapies, a beauty salon, daily activities, hydrotherapy
suite, housekeeping and laundry services. For an informational tour contact
Rita Gross at 419-770-0355. Any other questions or comments, please call 419258-1500 or fax 419-258-1509. See the facility online at vancrest.com
Vancrest of Payne Assisted Living: Located at 650 N. Main St., Payne,
45880, is a fully-licensed residential care facility which offers respite care, rehab
to home. In addition to 24-hour nursing care Vancrest of Payne features all
private suites, occupational, physical and speech therapies, a beauty salon,
daily activities, housekeeping and laundry services. For an informational tour
contact Rita Gross at 419-770-0355. Any other questions or comments, please
call 419-263-0191. See the facility online at vancrest.com
Van Wert Manor: is a 24-hour skilled nursing care facility located at 160 Fox
Road in Van Wert, OH 45891 419-238-6655, FAX 419-238-6696. The facility
specializes in long-term care as well as short-term stays including respite stays
and are Medicare, Medicaid, V.A. certified. Van Wert Manors rehabilitation is led
by Midwest Rehab of Van Wert and includes physical, occupational, and speech
therapy. Restorative and dining skill programs are also available. Laurel Loft is
a 20-bed self-contained unit that was created to meet the circumstantial needs
of persons over 55 and older with behavioral health needs.
Community Health Professionals In-Patient Hospice Centers: 6817

St. Rt. 66 North, Defiance OH 43512, 419-782-4131 and 1155 Westwood
Drive, Van Wert, Ohio, 45891, 419-623-7125, Web site: www.comhealthpro.
org. Rhonda Lewis RN, CHPN, is nursing supervisor of the Defiance facility
and Tonya Schumm, R.N. is nursing supervisor in Van Wert. CHPs Inpatient
Hospice Centers provide palliative care when a life limiting illness is no longer
manageable at home or an able caregiver is not available. Levels of care
include: Acute care for uncontrolled symptoms or complications; Residential
care, room and board and routine hospice care is provided; Respite care to
provide relief for a family caregiver. Medicare covers a hospice patient who
leaves his or her home and enters inpatient care for up to five days.
Home healthcare:
Community Health Professionals of Paulding: 250 Dooley Drive, Suite A,

Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4708; Private Duty of Visiting Nurses, 419-3994917, FAX 419-399-4380. Web site: www.ComHealthPro.org; Melissa Hale RN
is the supervisor. The Visiting Nurses Association is a nonprofit, self-supporting
home health care agency that assists the ill, handicapped, and essentially
homebound individual. Care is available in several areas, including high-tech
diversified skilled nursing, diabetic specialty nursing, licensed dietitian on
staff, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social
services, home health aide, respite care, and homemaker. The hospice care
program is designed to keep the terminally ill patient at home with family, but
can also be provided in the nursing home or independent living facility. Other
services available in Paulding is the Adult Daycare Center in Van Wert. Patients
can be transported to the Van Wert facility for a day of socialization, rest and
lunch in a family environment. Also available for terminally ill patients are inpatient centers in Van Wert and Defiance in which the patients and families are
taken care of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Paulding County Hospital Home Health Care: 835 N. Williams St., Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-1160 or 419-399-4080. Kelly Evans, R.N., is the director.
The Home Health Care department provides high quality, skilled nursing and
health care to homebound patients to enhance healing in the comfort, privacy
and familiar surroundings of home. They also provide home medical equipment
and supplies. They also provide physical and occupational therapy as well as
aides who will assist with everyday living.
Other:
Westwood Behavior Center: 501 McDonald Pike, Paulding, OH 45879, 419399-3636 or 24-hour emergency hotline, 1-800-523-3978, FAX 419-399-5915.
Tri-County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Mental Health Services (ADAMHS)
Board: serving Van Wert, Mercer and Paulding Counties. Keith D. Turvy,
executive director, 1054 S. Washington St., Suite A, P.O. Box 269, Van Wert
OH 45891, 419-238-5464, FAX 419-238-3307, email: adamh@bright.net. The
Tri-County ADAMHS Board is the entity mandated by Ohio Revised Code to
plan, fund, and monitor the delivery of behavioral health services.
Paulding County Health Department/WIC: 800 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-3921 or toll free 1-866-399-3921, FAX 419-399-3494, Web site:
www.pauldingcountyhealth.com; e-mail: paulcohd@odh.ohio.gov. They can also
be found on Facebook under the Paulding County Health Department. Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Children and adult immunizations
are available on Monday by appointment. and Wednesday 8-11 a.m. and 1-3
p.m.; evening clinics the first and third Monday of every month from 1-6 p.m.
Other services include birth and death certificates, food service licenses and
inspections, animal bites (follow-up), nuisance complaints, water testing, water
well and sewage permits, TB testing, head lice checks and education, free blood
pressure checks.Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps program (BCMH),
Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) testing at no cost if eligible, Ohio
Buckles Buckeyes (infant and childrens car seats), and HEPA vacuum for lead
cleanup. The WIC program offers supplemental foods, nutritional education,
breastfeeding information. Telephone: 419-399-2621, hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.noon, and 1-4 p.m.
HELPFUL NUMBERS
ACTION OHIO Coalition for Battered Women: 5900 Roche Drive, Suite
445, Columbus, OH 43229, 1-888-622-9315; email actionohio@wowway.
biz; website www.actionohio.org. Provide resources to victims and agencies
concerned about domestic violence issues.
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION, NORTHWEST OHIO CHAPTER: meets the
second Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Paulding County Senior
Center, 401 E. Jackson St., Paulding, OH 45879; facilitator is Rita Gross, 419770-0355; call 1-800-272-3900 for education and support. www.alz.org/nwohio
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, NW OHIO REGION (SERVING PAULDING
COUNTY): 740 Commerce Dr, Suite B, Perrysburg, OH 43551. Call 800-2272345 24 hours day or night; fax 877-227-2838; www.cancer.org. Provides
education and support to cancer patients and their families, as well as the
community and makes referrals to area organizations and events.
BARGAIN BIN OF PAULDING COUNTY: 118 W. Perry St., Paulding, OH; 419399-5053
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF NORTHWEST OHIO: toll-free 1-800-7434222
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF PAULDING COUNTY: Disaster chairman Rick
Noggle, 419-594-3411
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG (OHIO UTILITIES PROTECTION SERVICE): 1-800362-2764
CARING AND SHARING COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: 119 S. Main St.,
Paulding, north of Paulding County Carnegie Library; Linda Wilhelm 419-3999562 or 419-399-2979; hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.noon.
CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY ADVOCACY AND FAMILY JUSTICE
CENTER: Serving Northwest Ohio, call 419-592-0540
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: 201 E. Caroline St., Suite 1,
Paulding, 419-399-8464
CHILD HELP USAS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-422-4453
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: 250 Dooley Drive, Suite A,
Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4708
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INPATIENT HOSPICE CENTERS:
6817 St. Rt. 66 N., Defiance, OH 43512, 419-782-4131 and 1155 Westwood Dr.,
Van Wert, OH 45891, 419-238-0751.
CONSOLIDATED DEFIANCE-PAULDING DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY
SERVICES: 252 Dooley Dr., Paulding, OH 45879; 419-399-3756, fax 419-3994674. Hours are M-Th. 7am-4:30pm.
COPING CENTER at PROMEDICA DEFIANCE REGIONAL HOSPITAL: 1200
Ralston Ave., Defiance; 419-783-6957
CRIME STOPPERS: Go to Paulding County Sheriffs Office website www.
pauldingohsheriff.com and you can email them with an anonymous tip.
DOG WARDEN: 13387 U.S. 127, Paulding; 419-399-9728.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY OF PAULDING COUNTY: 503
Fairground Drive, Suite 2, 419-399-3500, Ed Bohn, director.
FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER: coordinating Ohios resources
for safer families, Office of Criminal Justice Services. Call 1-888-448-4842 or
visit www.fvpc.ohio.gov
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: Cleveland, cleveland.fbi.gov, 216522-1400
FIRST CALL FOR HELP: 1-800-468-4357, 24 hours. Information and referrals,
600 Freedom Drive, Napoleon, OH 43545, 419-599-1660. Teen Line provides
professional help with your concerns of violence, alcohol, drug and or sexual
abuse, depression, and any other teen risk issues. If you need to talk to a trained
counselor please call 1-877-419-SAFE(7233). Web site: www.firstcallnwo.org;
e-mail: firstcall@bright.net. www.teenlineonline.com; e-mail: teeline@live.com
HANDS OF HOPE PREGNANCY CENTER: 1030 W. Wayne St. Suite A,
Paulding, 419-399-2447; www.handsofhopepaulding.org
LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO: 118 Clinton St. Suite 101A, Defiance, OH
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43512, Non-profit regional law firms that provide legal assistance to low income
families; applicants only line, 888-534-1432; www.legalaidline.org
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTHWEST OHIO, WESTERN
REGION OFFICE: 1-800-577-8629 (Archbold). Is a faith based social service
agency that provides counseling to race, creed & economic status. Most
counseling offices and social service centers provide emergency food to needy
families. Bryan - 419-267-5528; Continental - 419-267-5528; Defiance has two
locations - 800-577-8629
NATIONAL ADOPTION CENTER: Paulding County DJFS 419-399-3756;
http://jfs.ohio.gov/oapl/index.stm
NORTHWESTERN OHIO COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER (NOCAC)
OUTREACH: 401 E. Jackson St. (Senior Center), Paulding, OH 45879, 419399-3650
OHIO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NETWORK: 1-800-934-9840; www.odvn.org
OHIO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE: Michael Ohlrich, wildlife officer, 419-429-8390
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL: Van Wert Post, 419-238-3055; Defiance
Post, 419-784-1025
PAULDING COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
(LEPC): 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH 45879; 419-399-3500; Ed Bohn,
director
PAULDING COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 800 E. Perry St., Paulding,
OH; 419-399-3921
PAULDING COUNTY 911 PROGRAM: Sheriffs Department, 419-399-3791 or
1-888-399-0171
PAULDING COUNTY SOCIETY FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN & ADULTS: P.O.
Box 49, Paulding OH 45879. President: Karen Schlatter; Co Vice President:
Lu Ankney, Lu Klingler; Secretary: Mary Ellen Holbrook; Treasurer: Marcia
Pressler. Requests for help: Call or fax: Judy Fisher: 419-399-5520; Marcia
Pressler: 419-587-3651; Fax number: 419-399-5520. Meetings fourth Tuesday,
4 p.m. at the health department. Limited financial help for those with medical
needs.
PAULDING MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: Rev. David Meriwether, First
Presbyterian Church, 419-399-2438; pauldingpresbyterian.com
PAYNE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: Pastor Joe Allen, P.O. Box 42, Payne,
OH 45880, St. James Lutheran Church, 419-263-2129. Meets first Wed.,
alternate churches, 9 a.m.
PC WORKSHOP INC.: 900 W. Caroline St., Paulding, 419-399-4805
POISON CONTROL OF NORTHWEST OHIO: 1-800-222-1222
PREGNANCY CRISIS LINE: 1-800-633-3339; www.cpcnwo.org
SALVATION ARMY: Operated by NOCAC at 401 E. Jackson St. (Senior
Center), Paulding, OH 45879, Rebecca Michael, 419-399-3650
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, CHICAGO UNIT: 2211
N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707, 773-622-5400
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION: 1-800-772-1213 (US); Defiance 877600-2860
TRI-COUNTY ALCOHOL, DRUG ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
BOARD: 1054 S. Washington, Van Wert, OH 45891, 419-238-5464
UNITED WAY OF PAULDING COUNTY: located in the Marshall Memorial
Foundation Building at 101 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8240;
fax 419-399-8284; Promoting the well-being of the residents by supporting local
nonprofit agencies. Executive director, Sonia Herber
VETERAN SERVICES OF PAULDING COUNTY: 810 E. Perry St., Paulding
next to health department; hours: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday;
phone: 419-399-8285, e-mail: PCVSC@midohio.TWcbs.com, leave a message.
Jonathon Lichty, service officer.
VICTIM INFORMATION and NOTIFICATION EVERYDAY (VINE): a free,
anonymous, computer-based service that provides Ohioans with information
about offenders in custody via automated telephone or e-mail updates. To
register call 800-770-0192 and follow prompts or visit www.VINELink.com
Available through Crime Victims Assistance and Prevention, Ohio Attorney
Generals office
WESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL CENTER: 501 McDonald Pike, Paulding, OH
45879; 419-399-3636
WIC PROGRAM OF PAULDING COUNTY: 800 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-2621. Hours: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. WIC
provides breast feeding and nutrition education and offers referrals for health
care and supplemental foods. Call for an appointment. Web site: wicpaulding@
odh.ohio.gov
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ORGANIZATIONS
Organizations for your interests

Get involved in your community!
Countywide:
Alzheimers Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter: www.alz.org/nwohio.1-800-272-3900 or local facilitator, Rita Gross, 419-770-0355. Meetings are
held at the Paulding County Senior Center at 401 E. Jackson St., Paulding, at 1
p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Web site: www.nwoalz.org
American Cancer Society, NW Ohio Region (serving Paulding County): 740
Commerce Dr., Suite B, Perrysburg, OH 43551. Call 800-227-2345; www.cancer.org. Provides education and support to cancer patients and their families and
events, as well as the community and makes referrals to area organizations.
American Red Cross, Paulding County: Disaster chairman Rick Noggle, 419594-3411
American Red Cross Bloodmobile: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www.
redcrossblood.org
Bargain Bin of Paulding County, President, Rhonda Smalley, Sallie Gebers
and Rose Munger, co-vice presidents, Eileen Kochensparger, secretary. 118 W.
Perry St., Paulding, 419-399-5053 open Thurs. 3 p.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m.-5
p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Accepts donations of good used clean clothes and
misc. items. Donations may be dropped off (rear entrance) Mondays 9-11 a.m,
Friday 9 a.m.-5p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon.
Black Swamp Audubon Society: A chapter of the National Audubon Society
encompassing Paulding, Defiance, Henry, Putnam and Williams counties. The
purpose of this organization is to promote wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. President, Jon Diller 419-682-6835.
Buckeye Area FHFH (Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry): Serving
Paulding and Van Wert Counties. Coordinator is Sherri Good of Paulding, 419399-3645; buckeyeareafhfh@yahoo.com
Caring and Sharing Community Food Pantry: 119 S. Main St., north of Paulding County Carnegie Library. Hours are 9 a.m.- noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Phone 419-399-9562, Linda Wilhelm
Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century, Captain George Athey Chapter: Marilyn Smith, 1005 Road 230, Cecil, Ohio, 45821, 419-399-4663.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), General Horatio N. Curtis
Chapter: Caroline Zimmerman, 7292 Road 176, Antwerp OH 45813, 419-2582222
Fins of the Flatland Parrot Head Club: Beth Kelly, 419-399-9011
Flat Rock Creek Festival Committee: Paulding Chamber of Commerce, 419399-5215, P.O. Box 237, Paulding, OH 45879
Flatrock Limbhangers Club Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation: P.O. Box 346, Paulding. President is Jason Messman, secretary treasurer
is Wally Owens, 419-796-8305
Friends of Paulding County Carnegie Library: 205 S. Main, Paulding. Library
419-399-2032; fax 419-399-2114
Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County: P.O. Box 328, Paulding, OH 45879.
Local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, it is a Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard living conditions by providing adequate, affordable housing.
HFH invites people from all faiths and walks of life to work in partnership building
houses with families in need. The organization is governed by a 15-member local
board. Kevin Wilson president, Jane Gray treasurer, Matt Miller vice president,
Keith Klopfenstein, 419-587-3585, www.habitatpauldingcounty.org
The Gardens of Paulding Skilled Nursing Facility/Assisted Living Volunteer
Auxiliary: 199 County Road 103, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4940. Vicki En-
glish, activities director; fax 419-399-4699.

John Paulding Historical Society and Museum: 600 Fairground Drive (across
from the Paulding County Fairground), Paulding, 419-399-8218 (Tuesdays) or
419-399-3667 to leave a message. President Kim Sutton, 419-399-2388; vice
president Les Weidenhamer, 419-393-4366; mailing address: P.O. Box 93,
Paulding OH 45879. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
the first Saturday of each month from Feb.-Nov. Society or board meets fourth
Tuesday monthly at 6:30 p.m. at the museum. Email: jphs45879@yahoo.com;
Facebook: facebook.com/jphsmuseum; Web site: www.johnpauldinghistoricalsociety.org
Leadership In Action: Contact Paulding Chamber of Commerce at 419-3995215 or email pcoc@paulding-net.com. Program conducted annually, September through May.
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): Ed Bohn, director, 503 Fairgrounds Dr. Suite 2, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3500.
Paulding County Area Foundation: 419-399-8296, executive director Lisa McClure; email paca@pauldingareafoundation.net; Web site: www.pauldingcountyareafoundation.net; Facebook: Paulding County Area Foundation
Paulding County Democratic Party: Central committee meets the second
Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the west meeting room at the Paulding Eagles.
Committee chairman is Roger Sierer, 419-399-3727.
Paulding County Fish and Game Club: Located south of Paulding on U.S.
127. Meets first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
Paulding County Genealogical Society: Meetings second Wednesday of
each month September through June at 6:30 p.m. at Paulding County Carnegie Library meeting room. Contact Kelly Taylor at the library for information at
419-399-2032; Facebook: facebook.com/pauldingcountygenealogysociety. First
Families: Ray Keck, chairman, 12415 Maple Ave., Paulding, OH 45879, 419399-4415. Book sales: Marilyn Smith
Paulding County Girl Scouts: Service unit chair: Darla Smith 419-399-5886
or contact Lynn Bryan, community engagement manager, at the regional office
in Lima, 1-800-96-APPLE. Troops in Antwerp, Oakwood, Paulding, and Payne;
girls in grades K to 12 eligible for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadets, Seniors
or Ambassadors.
Paulding County Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT): Ed Bohn,
director, 503 Fairgrounds Dr. Suite 2, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3500
Paulding County Hospital Auxiliary: Eileen Kochensparger, president, 419399-5818; Kathy Denny, vice president; Shirley Baldwin, treasurer; Pat Doster,
secretary; Rosemarie Reinhart, membership; Gift shop - treasurer Donna
Pieper, purchasing agent Deb Ruble. Meet second Monday 2 p.m. in Sept., Nov.,
Jan., March and May at the hospital board room.
Paulding County Hospital Sewing Auxiliary: Nylice Thomas and Elaine
Gress. Sew last Wednesday of each month in Paulding County Hospital conference room.
Paulding County Republican Party: Jerry Zielke, chairman, 419-258-2502;
email: jerryzielke@gmail.com; Facebook: facebook.com/pauldingcountyohiorepublicanparty. Central committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30
p.m. in the meeting room of the Black Swamp Nature Center in Paulding.
Paulding County Soccer Club (Paulding SAY): for info contact pauldingcountysoccerclub@gmail.com; Facebook: facebook.com/groups/119963011349272/
[Paulding Soccer Club]
Paulding County Society for Crippled Children & Adults: P.O. Box 49, Paulding, OH 45879. Karen Schlatter president; Mary Ellen Holbrook, secretary; Marcia Pressler, treasurer. For requests for help: call Judy Fisher 419-399-5520;
Marcia Pressler 419-587-3651; Fax 419-399-5520. Meetings fourth Tuesday at
4 p.m. at the health department. Limited financial help for those with medical
needs.
Relay for Life, American Cancer Society: Karen Saxton, chairman, 419-5942636. Facebook: facebook.com/groups/492633357440464/; Web site: www.
relayforlife.org/pauldingcounty
Salvation Army: The Paulding County Salvation Army Service is located at 401
E. Jackson St in Paulding and is handled by NOCAC. For information, contact
Rebecca Michael, 419-399-3650.
Scott Lions Club: Fred Pond, 419-622-6141. Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second
and fourth Monday at Scott Lions Club. Email fred@pondseedco.com
Special Olympics: Contact coordinators coach Randy Short and Staci Haney at
PARC Lane, 419-399-4800
United Way of Paulding County: Sonya Herber executive director. Mission:
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To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community. Promoting

the well-being of residents by supporting local nonprofit agencies. Located in
the Marshall Memorial Building at 101 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419399-8240; fax 419-399-8284; Email: pcuwdirector@gmail.com; Web site: http://
unitedwayofpauldingcounty.org; Facebook: facebook.com/UnitedWayOfPauldingCountyOhio. Board members include: George Carter, president; Pam Miller,
vice president; Bill Shugars, treasurer; Erika Willitzer, secretary. Trustees: Megan Clark, Harvey Hyman Jr., Jill Cook, Megan Meeks and Cheryl Eddy.
Youth For Christ (YFC)/Campus Life: Mike Zeedyk, 419-769-8005. Includes
Wilderness Ministry Camp YFC cabin units plus community youth-related usage opportunities year-round; Doug Roop, Campus Life director, 419-263-3269,
email: yfcroop@yahoo.com. Campus Life Club meetings at The Rock on Main
Street in Payne, every Monday from 6:30-8:3- p.m. during the school year for
grades 6-8; and Campus Life Club meetings at the Kiwanis Community Center
building in Paulding, with devotionals plus numerous recreational options, every
Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. during the school year. Junior high and high school
YFC Core Groups at Wayne Trace and Paulding. Also youth drop-in center
6-7:30 p.m. Monday, at Payne Church of Nazarene. Yearly fundraising auction
will be Aug. 15 at the Paulding County Fairgrounds.
Community
Antwerp area:
Academic Boosters: Antwerp Local Schools, Lynette Vail and Kayla Bagley,
419-258-5421, ext: 2231
American Legion Post 253 Cottrell Boylan: Ohio 49 South, 419-258-2436
Antwerp Community Band Inc.: For information, call Marilyn Zuber at 419258-2638
Antwerp Community Development Committee: Antwerp Community Development Committee (ACDC) is a citizens organization dedicated to establishing
the orderly and successful growth of the Antwerp area as a desired residential
location. Monthly meetings are held by various subcommittees with the ACDC
Board meeting quarterly, usually the second Tuesday at the newly renovated
depot. For information call: Kirk Hopkins at 419-258-4771, or Jim Pendergrast,
president, 419-769-1700. Aimee Lichty is the treasurer. Email address is proantwerp@yahoo.com; Facebook: ACDC Antwerp Community Development
Committee
Antwerp Conservation Club: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each
month at 17814 T.R. 53. Chris Robinson, president; Helen Livingston, secretary,
419-542-7871
Athletic Boosters: Antwerp Local Schools, 419-258-5421, Barbie Wales, president
Chamber of Commerce: 419-258-1722, mailing address P.O. Box 1111, Antwerp, OH 45813. Contact person is Cheryl Lichty. Meets third Wednesday each
month at 12:30 p.m. at the Essen House Restaurant. Email antwerpchamber@
gmail.com; Facebook: Antwerp Chamber of Commerce
Community Improvement Corporation of Antwerp/Paulding County: David
Randy Derck, president, P.O. Box 1088, Antwerp, OH 45813, 419-258-5511,
fax 419-258-2822
Music Boosters: Antwerp Local Schools, Andrea Newell, Mary Smith, music
department, 419-258-5421
Parent-Teacher Organization: Antwerp Elementary School, 419-258-5421
Fairview Grange: Deputy Jim Laker, 4721 C.R. 192, Antwerp, OH 45813, 419258-2548
Rotary Club: P.O. Box 270, Antwerp, OH 45813, Marilyn Provines, secretary,
419-258-4005
VFW Post 5087: 105 Railroad Street, P.O. Box 974, Antwerp, OH 45813; 419258-4231. Members meet second Monday monthly at 7:30 p.m.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5087: Susan Molitor, 419-258-4231. Meets second Wednesday 7 p.m. at the post
VFW Mens Auxiliary Post 5087: Jim Murlin, 419-258-4231. Meets second
Monday monthly 7:30 p.m. at the post
Grover Hill area:
Lions Club: P.O. Box 362, Grover Hill, OH 45849; Max Kochensparger, 419399-5818. Meets second Thursday night at Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.
VFW Post 2873: South Main Street, Grover Hill, OH 45849, 419-587-3223;
John Wilkin, commander, 419-587- 3677.
Melrose area:
United Methodist Mens Fellowship: Robert Tom, 419-594-3051

UMC Benevolent Society: Church office, 419-594-2076
Oakwood area:
American Legion, Giltz-Brown Post 341: 114 First St., Oakwood, OH 45873; Ron
Vorlicky, 419-594-3374
Boy Scout Troop 19: Brian Holbrooks, Scoutmaster, 419-594-2054
Girl Scouts: Call council office at 1-800-96-APPLE
Oakwood Arbor of the Gleaners: Contact Bonnie Pier at 419-594-2750. Meets
fourth Thursday of each month.
Oakwood Ball Association: Mandy Woods, secretary 419-594-2872; www.leaguelineup.com/oakwoodballassociation. May 2015 registration deadline is Feb. 18.
Oakwood Community Band: Jane Sharp, 419-594-2812 or Karen Jacobs, 419594-2138. Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of the month at the Twin
Oaks Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Oakwood Development Corporation: Executive director Damien Morales, 419796-1825; Linda Hodges, president, 419-594-3659, vice president, Marty Harmon,
419-594-2931; email: info@odcohio.org; Facebook: facebook.com/oakwooddevelopmentcompany. Meetings are held monthly.
Oakwood Parent-Teacher Organization: Oakwood Elementary School; Deedi
Miller, 419-594-3346
Ohio Child Conservation League (OCCL) Guiding Footsteps: President Athena
Brown, vice president, Dianne Cooper, 419-594-2187. Meets third Thursday September through May at 7 p.m.
Twin Oaks United Methodist Women: Nyla Clementson, president 419-594-3087.
Paulding area:
Athletic Booster Club: Paulding Exempted Village Schools, 419-399-4656; Matt

Carr, athletic director
Band Boosters: Paulding Exempted Village Schools, 419-399-4656; Don Clark,
band director
Bargain Bin of Paulding County, Inc. 118 W. Perry St., Paulding, 419-399-5053
open Thurs. 3-6 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 am.-noon
Better Homes and Garden Club: Brenda Crawford, 419-399-4516. Serving the
community since 1947. Meets seasonally.
Caring and Sharing Food Pantry: 119 S. Main St., north of Paulding County
Carnegie Library. Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Contact person - Linda Wilhelm, 419-399-9562
Chamber of Commerce: Peggy Emerson director; located at the corner of Caroline and Main streets (lower level of State Bank building), Monday through Friday, P.O. Box 237, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-5215; fax 419-399-2047; e-mail
pauldingchamber@gmail.com; Web site: www.pauldingchamber.com; Facebook:
facebook.com/pauldingohchamber
Choir Boosters: Contact Paulding Exempted Village Schools, 419-399-4656
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2405: 206 W. Perry St., Paulding; 419-3993057; meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Aerie
FOE 2405 Ladies Auxiliary: 419-399-3057; Meets first and third Monday of each
month at 7 p.m. at the Aerie
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio: 1-800-96-APPLE
Knights of Columbus: Located on U.S. 127 one mile south of Paulding; 419399-4927. Bruce Ivan, 419-399-4840. Hall rental call Fritz Koch at 419-399-2684.
Know Your Neighbor Club: Freida Ferris, president, 419-399-3914. Meets
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Lions Club: Dan Workman, president, 419-399-4512 or 419-769-1458; Larry
Tope, secretary/treasurer. Meetings second and fourth Thursdays at 7 p.m. at
Paulding Eagles. Eye glasses are collected for distribution to third-world countries drop-off box in the basement of county courthouse, or in county court
offices.
Parent-Teacher Organization: Paulding Elementary School, principal, 419399-4656
Paulding Kiwanis: Erika Willitzer, president. Meets every Thursday at noon
in the Kiwanis Community Center, 103 N. Main St., Paulding. Facebook: facebook.com/KiwanisPauldingCountyOhio
Paulding Youth Ball Association: Members of this organization are committed to providing quality instruction of baseball and softball fundamentals in a
fun, safe environment for children ages 5-16. Meetings are second Sunday of
the month at 4 p.m. in the high school commons. Web site: www.leaguelineup.
com/pauldingball
Presbyterian Womens Circle: Barb Searing 419-399-3204, or Cindy Koenig,
419-399-9463. Meetings first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 587: 214 N. Water St., Paulding, OH 45879,
419-399-3071. Meetings first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
VFW Mens Auxiliary of Post 587: 419-399-3071. Meets at 7 p.m. second
Wednesday each month.
VFW Ladles Auxiliary of Post 587: Judy Davis, 419-399-3071. Meets the
fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Women of the Word: For more information please call Janette Cook, 419399-5362.
Payne area:
Academic Boosters: Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High, 419-399-4100 or 419-6225171

American Legion, Reuben J. Smith Post 297: Sergeant at arms, Commander, Tim Baumle, 419-263-2717 Meets first and third Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in the
Post.
American Legion Auxiliary: Jen Kennedy, president. Meets second Monday
of each month in April, May, June, September October and December at 7:30
p.m. at the Post
Athletic Boosters: Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High, Jim Linder, athletic director, 419399-4100 or 419-622-5171
Chamber of Commerce: Chad Benschneider, president, 419-263-2277, Chad
Cluts, vice president, 419-263-0327. paynechamber@gmail.com; Facebook:
Payne Chamber of Commerce
Flat Rock Masonic Lodge: P.O. Box 603, Payne, OH 45880, Ron Schmidt,
419-399-3519. Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
at 7:30 p.m.
Friends of the Payne Branch Library: 101 N. Main St., P.O. Box 736, Payne,
OH 45880, 419-263-3333. Meetings are held periodically at the library, call library for information.
Girl Scouts: Council office, 1-800-96-APPLE
Hesperian Chapter #281 Order of the Eastern Star: Margaret Wearley, secretary, 419-263-2055. Meetings held at 7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday of
each month, September through June.
Parent-Teacher Organization: Payne Elementary School, Jody Dunham, principal, 419-263-2512; Facebook: Payne PTO
Payne Knights of Columbus: Anthony Marlin, 419-258-2544; meets second
Tuesday of each month at the church rectory in Payne on West Townline St.
Address is P.O. Box 645 in Payne.
Youth/Community Center The Rock: Main Street, Payne (across from the
bank); P.O. Box 155, Payne OH 45880; 419-263-3269; Wednesdays and Fridays from 7-9 p.m. Sept.-June, for all ages. It is also available for private parties. For more information, contact Alan Martin, 419-263-2563.
Payne Ball Association: Doug Bland, president; Doug Etzler, VB/All-stars.
Website: www.leaguelineup.com/payneball
RECREATION
Parks & Pastimes

Outdoors
ACRES/Flat Rock Creek Nature Preserve: 50 acres located between CR 81

and CR 106 along Ohio 500 in Paulding Township, managed by ACRES to protect and enhance the natural character of the land. It features one mile of trails
allowing views of Flat Rock Creeks undisturbed channel and flood plain with
native vegetation and wildlife. Parking area available; open to the public from
dawn to dusk for nature study, photography and hiking. For further information
on ACRES Land Trust call 260-637-2273 or www.acreslandtrust.org
Black Swamp Nature Center: is conveniently located at the intersection of CR
107 and CR 132, just outside the Paulding village limits, next to the fairgrounds.
The county-owned property, operated by Paulding Soil & Water Conservation
District, contains 51 acres of woodland, wetlands, and old meadow. The nature
center provides a wonderful area for hiking, bird watching, fishing or canoeing.
A boat launch provides easy access to Flat Rock Creek. Maintained trails take
you through the woods past wetland areas, ponds, Flat Rock Creek, and the
sugar beet factory dam. Picnic tables allow you to relax and enjoy the area. The
education center building is available to rent for gatherings. For more information, contact the Paulding SWCD, 503 Fairgrounds Dr., Paulding, OH 45879,
419-399-4771, ask for Staci Miller, education specialist.
Black Swamp Audubon Bird Sanctuary: This habitat is an attractive parcel of
land on the outskirts of Antwerp. The Black Swamp Audubon Society is protecting the area from use that disturbs the wildlife. They currently own more than 70
acres of land which includes meadows, wetlands, prairies, a butterfly garden, a
13-acre wooded lot. Portions are located along the scenic Maumee River. It is a
haven for wildlife and serene environment for its visitors. Hosted bird watching,
flora and fauna tours are by appointment only. For more information, contact
Micki Dunakin at 419-258-4951, e-mail: edson@bright.net
Buckeye Trail: Ohios official state trail links the four corners of Ohio in a 1400mile stretch of hiking trail that crosses the entire state through 40 of the 88 counties. It follows abandoned canals, passes through forests and scenic areas, and
winds along city streets. The path, marked by blue blazes, follows much of the
Miami and Erie Canal through Paulding County, traveling past such sites as
Fort Brown, Lock 21 and old stone aqueducts left over from the canal era. The
trail is maintained by local volunteers. For membership information, call Allen
Deemer, 419-258-2274; write to Buckeye Trail Association Inc., P.O. Box 254,
Worthington, OH 43085; Internet: www.buckeyetrail.org.
Wellness Trails: Three walking trails are located within the county. In Paulding, the trail is located near the rim of the reservoir; Antwerp, the trail includes
Riverside Park and ties in with Woodcox Street and the ball fields near the old
school; Payne, the trail is located at the Payne Community Park. Each trail is
over a mile in length. A sign is located at the beginning of the trail showing the
entire trail layout, and signs are posted along the trail indicating the distance
walked.
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Antwerp Athletic Complex: is the home of Antwerp Archer football and track.
A ball field is also located on the site. It is situated off Ohio 49, south of Antwerp.
Antwerp Community Park: is located off Woodcox Street. It is used by the Antwerp Ball Association and by the Antwerp Softball League. The school-owned
park is home to boys Little League baseball, girls Little League softball, boys and
girls Pee Wee leagues, and boys and girls T-ball. Along with hosting many mens
softball tournaments, the park has two basketball courts and playground equipment. There is a tennis court approximately one and half blocks away located in
Village Green Park next to the Town Hall.
Bresler Park: is located in Scott. The park was founded in 1971 and consists of
playground equipment, a shelter house, and a ballfield.
Cecil Community Park: is located on TR 105, and has restrooms, playground
equipment, a shelter house, and a basketball court. Park hours are from 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
Charloe Community Park: is located at the intersection of CR 138 and CR 171
and features include a shelter house, playground equipment, basketball court,
and a ball field. There is a granite stone in the park commemorating the Oquanoxa Indian Reservation that once located along the Auglaize River in what is now
Brown Township.
Colwell Park (Auglaize Township Fire House Park): is located on Ohio 637,
one mile east of the Auglaize River. Open dawn-dusk. There are two shelter houses available for use at no charge. The park also has a ball park, playground,
concession stand, restrooms, outside water, basketball court, and plenty of paved
parking.
Fort Brown: was once located at the confluence of the Big Auglaize and the Little
Auglaize rivers. It was one of a series of posts built by General William Henry Harrison in his campaign against the British and Indians in the War of 1812 to defend
military supply lines. The site of the fort is now private property, but in 1953, The
Monument Builders of Ohio Inc. furnished a granite memorial to mark the spot.
The area is an attraction along the Buckeye Trail.
Grover Hill Community (Welcome) Park: is located on Ohio 637 and owned
by the Grover Hill Lions Club. It is the home of the Grover Hill Ball Association;
boys and girls Little Leagues, boys and girls Pee Wee Leagues, and mens softball are played at this park. Other features are playground equipment, basketball
courts, tennis courts, and a shelter house.
Haviland Town Park: is located in downtown Haviland. The park has many features available for use including a tennis court, playground equipment, shelter
house, and a basketball court.
Herb Monroe Park is located at the corner of Jackson and Main streets in downtown Paulding.
LaFountain Park: established in 1984, is located off Emerald Road, Paulding,
next to the Paulding Water Park. It features a shelter house, basketball court, and
the Freedom Playstation. Also located within the park is the Mary (Sal) Hench
Skateboard Park. Information, call the village offices at 419-399-4011.
Latty Town Park: is located in the main section of Latty and is home to a ball
field, basketball court, shelter house and play area.
Lela McGuire Jeffery Park: is located near the intersection of Roads 103 and
142 just north of the hospital in Paulding. This village park features four ball fields
and is home to youth T-ball, softball and baseball games. For information, contact
Paulding Youth Ball Organization by emailing contact@pauldinglittleleague.com
Melrose Town Park: is located just off Ohio 613 in Melrose and hosts the summer youth baseball games. It is the home to Bair Field, a shelter house, playground equipment, and handicap-accessible restrooms.
New Rochester Park: is a former rest area located along Road 424 (old U.S.
24) about one mile north of Cecil in Crane Township that marks the site of the
Pauldings first county seat. There is a stone New Rochester marker commemorating the once thriving community, a steep trail to the Maumee River, as well
as an old cemetery.
Oakwood Ball Field: is located on East Harmon Street in Oakwood. It hosts
many mens softball tournaments during the summer and is also home to the
softball tournament which is played during the annual Oakwood Labor Day/
Homecoming festival.
Oakwood Community Park: is located on Ohio 66 just north of the Norfolk and
Southern railroad tracks in Oakwood. The park has playground equipment, two
shelter houses, and a tennis court.
Paulding Municipal Swimming Pool: is adjacent to LaFountain Park which is
located on Lincoln Avenue in Paulding. The pool has been completely remodeled and is now a water park. Information, call the village offices at 419-3994011. The phone number at the pool is 419-399-9593
Payne School Park: is located across from Payne Elementary School on Ohio
613. This park is home to the Payne Ball Association. During the summer, the
ball field is used nightly by ages 5-15 t-ball, little league, and t-ball boys baseball programs and girls softball. For information, contact www.payneball.com
Reservoir Park: is located on CR 107 just southwest of Paulding. It is home to
the mens, womens, and church softball leagues during the summer. A wiffleball
field was added in 2009. Other features include playground equipment, ball
fields, a sand volleyball court, and a shelter house. For information, contact the
village offices at 208 N. Williams St., Paulding, 419-399-4011.
Veterans Memorial (Riverside) Park: is located on U.S. 24 at the east edge
of Antwerp. A statue of a Civil War Union soldier on the park grounds, constructed in memory of the many veterans of Paulding County, has become the
anchor of a new memorial dedicated to all Antwerp veterans. In 2005 Rocky
Ridge playground was built by the efforts of The Friends of the Park Committee.
Five shelter houses and lone picnic tables are shaded by giant oak and hickory
trees. There is also pedestrian access to the scenic Maumee River. For more
information, contact the village administrator at 419-258-2371.
Fishing sites & public access

areas
Public fishing sites:
Paulding Reservoir: located on Road 107 (McDonald Pike) on the southwest

side of Paulding. License required. Fish population: Saugeye, walleye, yellow
perch, channel catfish. Boating allowed with permit from village utilities office,
located at 116 S. Main Street in Paulding, 419-399-4011; self-propelled or electric motors only.
Stokely Ponds: located in Paulding near the intersection of West Caroline
Street and Road 142. Fish population: Bluegills and largemouth bass. Regulations regarding creel and size limits posted.
Wayne R. Carr Lake: located on Road 11, approximately 1/2 mile south of
Road 424. Fish population: Bluegills and largemouth bass. Boat ramp available;
however, boaters may not use motors larger than 10 hp. Regulations regarding
creel and size limits posted.
Auglaize River: Good population of crappies and channel catfish.
Maumee River: Good population of channel catfish.
Public access sites:
For Auglaize River: at Oakwood Village Park, along Ohio 66; also private access site at Five Span Marina.
For Maumee River (designated a State Scenic River in Paulding County): at
Antwerp Village Park and at Rochester Park Rest Area, both along old U.S. 24.
For Flat Rock Creek: ODNR access area south of Junction on Road 163,
south of Road 168; also at Black Swamp Nature Center on Road 107 southwest
of Paulding.
For Six Mile Creek and Auglaize River: ODNR access area on Road 153,
one-half mile north of Ohio 111 near Junction (stone canal aqueduct site).
For Five Mile Creek and Auglaize River: Five Mile Creek access area on Ohio
111, two miles north of Junction, in Defiance County.
Ohio Division of Wildlife: Michael Ohlrich, wildlife officer, 419-429-8390;
Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, OH 45840, phone 419-424-5000.
Christina Kuchle, assistant regional manager of Ohios Scenic Rivers Program
in northwest Ohio.
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Groups
Antwerp Conservation Club: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each

month at the club house, 17814 TR 53. Shooting facility with pistol, rifle, trap
and bow ranges available. Jeff Chilton, president, 419-542-0066; Mike Knight,
vice president, 419-258-2306; Treasurer (open); Helen Livingston, secretary,
419-258-0775. Web site: www.antwerpconservation.com
Buckeye Area Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry: This chapter of
FHFH serves Paulding and Van Wert counties. FHFH collaborates with the
ODNR to assist with processing costs associated with donating venison to food
banks. Coordinator is Sherri Good of Paulding, 419-399-3645 or email: buckeyeareafhfh@yahoo.com
Oakwood Ball Association: Joel Parrett, president; Open, vice president;
Mandy Woods, secretary 419-594-2872; Abby Hornish, treasurer. email: oakwoodballassoc@yahoo.com, website: www.leaguelineup.com, search under
ZIP 45873.
Paulding County Fish and Game Club: is located south of Paulding on U.S.
127.
Paulding County Mens Bowling Association: for information, contact Alley
Cat Lanes at 419-399-4022.
Paulding County Soccer Club (Paulding SAY) for info email pauldingcountysoccerclub@gmail.com
Paulding County Womens Bowling Association: for information, contact
Alley Cat Lanes at 419-399-4022.
Paulding Youth Ball Organization: Members of this organization are committed to providing quality instruction of baseball and softball fundamentals in
a fun, safe environment for children ages 5-16. Meetings are second Sunday
of the month at 3 p.m. in the Kiwanis building. website: www.pauldingball.com
Other
Kiwanis Community Center: 103 N. Main St., P.O. Box 94, Paulding, OH
45879, in the Paulding Community Building. The buildings dining room, kitchen,
and gymnasium are available for rent by calling any current Kiwanis member.
Paulding County Fairgrounds: is nearly 50 acres of rolling and wooded land
on the north bank of Flat Rock Creek located on Fairground Drive in Paulding
Village and extending into Paulding Township to the west. It is the home of the
Paulding County Fair in June, but is also the site of many other activities, including the annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival in September. In addition to the
Grand Stand, race track, horse barns, and senior and junior fair board offices,
the grounds include
Payne Youth Center: The Rock is located on Main Street in Payne, across
from the bank. It is available to children throughout the surrounding areas. Open
to youth in grades seven and above Wednesdays and Fridays from 7-9 p.m.
The center has a big screen TV, sitting area, pool table, bumper pool, foosball
table, air hockey, dancing, snack bar with kitchen appliances, and much more.
Saturdays are available for private parties. For more information, contact Allan
Martin, 419-263-2563.
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AREA CHURCHES
Antwerp And Surrounding

Antwerp Community Church, 704 S. Erie St., SR 49, Antwerp; Pastor Ricky
L. Grimes 419-258-2069. Bible Study Fellowship 9:30 a.m.; Contemporary
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Antwerp United Methodist Church, East River Street, Rev. Pastor Mike
Schneider, church telephone number is 258-4901, Contemporary service
Sunday 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Traditional Service 10:30 a.m.
Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 303 S. Monroe, Antwerp. Office: 417 N.
Main, Paulding, 399-2576, Rev. Joseph Poggemeyer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church, 5482 CR 424, Pastor Todd Murray, 258-2056, Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sunday worship 10 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.,
Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 126 W. River St., Pastor Mike Pennington, 2582864, Sunday school at 11:15 a.m., Sunday worship at 10 a.m.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 2937 US 24, 258-2290. Public talk
10 a.m. Sunday, Congregation Bible Study, Theocratic Ministry School &
Service Meeting, Theocratic school 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Rev. Derek Evans. Sunday school at 9 a.m.,
Sunday worship at 10 a.m.
Riverside Christian Church, 15413 St. Rt. 49, (corner Ohio 49 and Road
192), Antwerp. 258-3895, Pastor Regan Clem. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,
Sunday gathering 10:30 a.m.
Arthur/Five Span Area

Apostolic Christian Church, 13562 Road 147, Defiance (Junction), 3993121, William Schlatter, Elder, Sunday services at 10:15 a.m. and 12:30
p.m., Sunday school at 1 p.m., Wednesday services at 7:30 p.m.
Bethel Christian Church, Ohio 66, Defiance (Arthur), Pastor Christopher
Baker, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
Church of Christ, corner of County Roads 166 and 191, Evangelist Lonnie
Lambert, 399-5022. Sunday School 9:30, Worship 10:30, Bible Study 5:30.
Wednesday Bible Study 5:30.
Junction Bible Christian Church, County Road 111, Defiance (Junction),
393-2671 or JunctionBible@copper.net, Interim Pastor Duane Richardson,
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship follows at 10:30 a.m. and Bible
Study on Wed. at 7p.m.
Pleasantview Missionary Baptist Church, County Road 180, Defiance (Junction), Rev. Alan Ray Newsome, Sunday worship at 11 a.m., evening service
at 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening services at 7 p.m.
Rock Church, SR 637, Five Span-Arthur area, Pastor Bobby Branham 3932924, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m., Sunday
evening worship at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening worship at 7 p.m., Youth
Service Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Grover Hill And Outlying

Bible Baptist Church, corner of Cleveland and Perry Streets, Grover Hill, Pastor
Pat Holt, 587-4021, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.
Grover Hill Church of the Nazarene, Maple and East Jackson Streets, Pastor
Jonathan L. Hoagland, 587-3376, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Morning worship
at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening gospel hour at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening service at 7 p.m.
Grover Hill Zion United Methodist Church, corner of First and Harrison, 587-
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3941; Pastor Mike Waldron, 419-238-1493 or 419-233-2241 (cell). Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:20 a.m., nursery available
during all services.
Mandale Church of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio 66, Pastor Justin Sterrett, 419-786-9878, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30
a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.
Middle Creek United Methodist Church, County Road 24, Grover Hill, Pastor William Sherry, Sunday worship at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:15 a.m.,
Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Grover Hill, County Road 151, Sunday
school at 9:30 a.m., Pastor David Prior, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Roselms Christian Church, Ohio 114, Pastor Gary Church, 594-2445, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
Haviland/Latty/Scott
Apostolic Christian Church, 12867 Road 82, Haviland, 399-5220, worship
service at 10:30 a.m.
Country Chapel United Methodist Church, Haviland, 419-622-5746, Sunday
school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m.
Latty Zion Baptist Church, Latty, Pastor Levi Collins Jr., 399-2748, Sunday
school at 10 a.m., worship service at 11:15 a.m.
Harvest Field Pentecostal Church of God, 13625 Road 12, Scott, Pastor
Terry Martin, 419-622-2026, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning
worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening worship at 6 pm, Wednesday evening worship at 7 pm, Wednesday Youth Group at 7 pm.
Friends United Methodist Church, Latty, Pastor Ron Johnson. Sunday worship at 9 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m.
Oakwood/Melrose Areas
Auglaize Chapel Church of God, rural Oakwood, 3 miles south and half
mile west on County Road 60, Pastor Stan Harmon, 594-2248, Sunday
worship at 9 a.m. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday services for
children, youth and adults at 7 p.m.
Melrose United Methodist Church, Melrose, 594-2076, Pastor Eileen
Kochensparger 399-5818; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at
10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7 p.m.
Twin Oaks United Methodist Church, corner of Harmon and Second
streets, Oakwood, Pastor Eric Dailey. 419-594-2992. Sunday worship at
9:30 a.m., Sunday school at 10:45 a.m., Bible Study Wednesdays at 10
a.m.
Prairie Chapel Bible Church, one mile east and a half-mile north of Oakwood on the corner of Roads 104 and 209, Pastor Earl Chapman, 5942057, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., evening
worship at 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.
Paulding And Outlying

Bethel United Methodist, Forders Bridge, Cecil, Pastor Kevin Doseck, worship service at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal, 818 W. Jackson St., Paulding, Rev. Burpo,
Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at noon.
Cecil Community Church, 203 S. Main St., Cecil. Pastor Ted Ramey. Sun.
school 10 am, Worship service 11 a.m., Sunday eve. 6 p.m., Wednesday
eve. 6 p.m.
Cecil First Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Cecil, Sunday worship at 8
a.m., Sunday school at 9 a.m.
Christian Fellowship Church, Paulding High School Auditeria, 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Greg Cramer.
Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 315 N. Main, Paulding, 399-2576, Rev. Joseph Poggemeyer, Masses: Saturday at 6 p.m.; Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1275 Emerald Road, Paulding, 419-399-5061,

Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., worship services at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Drew Gardner.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1233 Emerald Road, Paulding,
419-399-4576, Sunday school 9 a.m., Worship service 10 a.m. Pastor Jeff
Seger.
First Presbyterian Church, 114 W. Caroline St., Paulding, 399-2438, Rev.
David Meriwether, 9am Sunday school (youth and adult), 9:15 a.m. praise
singing, 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship. Communion first Sunday each month.
No first Wednesday supper.
Grace Community Church, West Wayne Street (Ohio 111) across from
Paulding County Hospital. Sunday school at 8:45 a.m., service at 10 a.m.
Pastor Cameron Michael.
House of Love Ministries, 220 N. Williams St., Paulding. Pastor Predest
(Dwayne) Richardson or Sister Brenda Richardson, 419-399-9205 or 419796-8718, Sunday worship at 3 p.m., Wednesday night Bible study at 5:30.
Jail Ministry, Food Ministry, Outreach Ministry. Overcomer Outreach - a
Christian 12-step meeting, Sundays at 5 p.m.
New Beginnings Church (Church of God), Cecil, Pastor Roy Burk, 3995041, Sunday worship at 11 a.m.
Paulding Church of Christ, East Perry Street, Paulding, Minister Christopher Reno, 419-399-4761. Bible school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at
10:30 a.m.
Paulding Church of the Nazarene, 210 Dooley Dr., Paulding, 399-3932,
Pastor Jeremy Thompson, Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship
at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at 6 p.m.: Kids Summer Jam (ages 4-4th
grade), Preteen class (5th-6th grade), Teen group (7th-12th grade), and
adult service. Wednesday at 7 p.m.: Teen group (7th-12th grade), adult
bible study and prayer. Nursery available for all services.
Paulding Family Worship Center, 501 W. Perry St., Paulding, 399-3525,
Rev. Monte Moore, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
Paulding United Methodist Church, 321 N. Williams St., Paulding, church
telephone number is 399-3591, Rev. Roger Emerson, Worship service at
10 a.m.; Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Wednesday worship at 6 pm. Church
office is located at 308 N. Main St.
Pentecostal Church of God, 601 W. Caroline St., Paulding, Elder George
Robinson, Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship service at noon, prayer services Monday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at noon, Bible study at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Pioneer Christian Ministries, County Road 108 and Ohio 637, Paulding,
Rev. Chuck Oliver, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30
a.m., and Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. including a youth service on at
least three Wednesday evenings.
Rose Hill Church of God, corner of SR 637 and Charloe Trail, Paulding,
399-3113, Pastor Ron Hofacker, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday service from 7-8 p.m. with childrens hour.
St. John Lutheran ChurchELCA, 7611 Road 87, Briceton, Pastor Karen
Stetins, church telephone number is 419-399-4962 or 419-399-2320. Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 Flat Rock Drive (P.O. Box 156),
Paulding, Pastor Karen Stetins, church telephone number is 399-2320,
Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.
Payne And Outlying Areas

Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 203 W. Townline, Payne, 399-2576, Rev.
Joseph Poggemeyer, Mass: Saturday at 4 p.m.
Edgerton Wesleyan Church, 1717 Bertha St., Woodburn, (Edgerton) Ind.
46797, Pastor Dave Dignal, church telephone number is 260-632-4008,
Sunday school at 9 a.m., childrens church at 10 a.m., worship at 10 a.m.,
home groups at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening services at 6:30 p.m.
Living Water Ministries, Contemporary worship service Sunday nights at
10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., The Well church for kids, Sunday mornings from 1011:30 a.m. The church is currently in the process of relocating. For location
information, contact Pastor Rich Phelan, 419-263-2728.
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Payne Church of Christ, 220 W. Merrin St., Payne, Pastor Mikeal George.
Sunday worship at 9:30 am. 419-263-2092; 419-574-2150 (cell).
Payne Church of the Nazarene, 509 E. Orchard St. (Ohio 500) Payne, Pastor
Mike Harper, 263-2422, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30
a.m. Sunday night service at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
St. Jacob United Church of Christ, southwest corner of Oak and Hyman
streets, Payne, Rev. Jim Langham, 263-2763. Sunday School 9 a.m, Church
service-10 a.m.
St. James Lutheran Church NALC, West Townline Street (P.O. Box 42),
Payne, 263-2129, Pastor Fred Meuter, 260-492-2581. Sunday School at 9
a.m., Sunday worship at 10 a.m.
St. Paul United Methodist Church, (P.O. Box 154) 312 S. Main St., Payne, Rev.
David Rohrer, church telephone number is 263-2418, parsonage telephone number is 263-2017, Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sunday worship at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Editors Note: If your church doesnt have service times listed, please contact the
Paulding County Progress office to notify of Sunday service times.
DOCUMENTS
Where to obtain Passports/

Licenses, etc.
Birth/Death Certificate Applications available at the Paulding County Health
Department, 800 E. Perry Street, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3921. There is
a charge of $25 for certified copies. Certificates prior to 1909 are obtained at
the Probate Division of Paulding County Court, located in the Courthouse, Suite
202, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8256; charges may
vary.
Marriage License Applications are available at the Probate Division of the
Paulding County Court, which is located in the Courthouse, Suite 202, 115 N.
Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Licenses
are $29. For more information on licensing fees and requirements, contact the
office at 419-399-8256.
Driving Exams/Permit Driving exams are given in Van Wert at the Van
Wert State Patrol on Fridays and Saturdays. All written endorsement exams
are given from 12:30-4 p.m. on Friday and from 12:30-2 p.m. on Saturday.
The driving exam is given from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and the written is given from
12:30-3 p.m. You do not need an appointment for the written test, but you need
an appointment for the driving. Appointments may be made online by going to
https://ext.dps.state.oh.us/BMVOnlineSerivces.Public/MainMenu.aspx.

A full-time station is located in Defiance. It is open from 8 a.m.-5
p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call Defiance Post State Patrol 419-784-1026
to set up appointments for either location. For information on driving permits,
contact License Bureau, 831 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-3992064; applicants must have certified birth certificate, proof of address and
Social Security card, cost varies by type.
License Bureau The License Bureau (BMV) is located at 831 North Williams
St., Paulding; 419-399-2064. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8
a.m.-noon.
Title Office The Motor Vehicle Title Office is located at the Paulding County
Courthouse basement, Room B3. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Dog License All dogs three months old or older are required to have a
license, purchased annually. Licenses may be purchased at the Paulding
County Auditors office, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Suite 101, Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-8205. They may also be purchased online at www.
pauldingcountyauditor.com; or at the dog wardens office, located at 13387 US
127. License fee is $18 per dog; $54 for 3 years and a permanent tag is $180,
kennel licenses may be purchased at auditors office, $90.
Passport Apply at the Clerk of Courts, Paulding County Courthouse, 115 N.
Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879. Applications accepted until 4 p.m. For more
information on fees and passports you may call the clerks office at 419-3998210. For more passport information you may also visit US Department of State
Web site at travel.state.gov
Building Permits Building permits are required when building a home or
making improvements to existing property. This permit will inform you of the
local, state and federal laws that may affect you, including the Federal Flood
Insurance Program, Health Codes, Subdivision Regulations and right-of-way
easements. Building permits may be obtained for Jackson and Brown Township
through the Paulding County Auditors Office, 419-399-8205 or through your
local township or village, depending on the location. For more information,
contact Tony Windsor 419-399-5049; both offices are located in the Paulding
County Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
A historical sketch of
Paulding County
Traversed by the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers and numerous small
streams, Paulding County is located entirely within that part of northwest Ohio once known as the Great Black Swamp. The first white
visitors discovered a land dominated by water, mosquitoes, and forests so thick that in some places
the ground never saw the summer sun.
An army led by General Mad
Anthony Wayne marched through
the County in 1794 en route to
the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
During the War of 1812, it
was crossed again by General James Winchester,
who fought a running battle across Emerald Township with the British and
Indians. Also in 1812,
Fort Brown was built at
the confluence of the Big
and Little Auglaize rivers
by General William Henry
Harrisons troops.
Paulding County was originally inhabited by prehistoric
mound builders and later by Pottawatomie and Ottawa tribes. Some
Indians were still present until 1832, when
the last occupants of the Oquinoxa Indian reservation near Charloe were resettled. The first non-native
settlement was near Junction in 1819, where on Jan. 21, 1826, Daniel Clark Carey, the first white child, was born. Around this time, John
Chapman, Johnny Appleseed, planted apple seeds, catnip, pennyroyal
and hoarhound in Carryall Township.
Surveyed in 1820, the county is named for John Paulding, who,
along with Isaac Van Wart and David Williams, captured the British
spy Major Andre during the Revolutionary War. The first county seat
was established in 1839 at New Rochester on the Maumee River; the
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site is now a roadside rest along U.S. 24. In 1841, the county seat was
moved to Charloe on the Auglaize River, then relocated more centrally
at Paulding in 1851.
Completion of the Wabash Canal in 1843 and the Miami and Erie
Canal in 1845 opened the area to more settlement. Junction, a town
that grew up at the junction of two canals, became a thriving community threatening to outrank Fort Wayne in importance. Opening of the
Wabash Railroad in 1855, together with the presence of the Wabash
Canal, made Antwerp the largest community in the county during the
Civil War era. But the canals were unable to compete with the railroads.
Construction of the Nickel Plate and New York Central railroads during
the 1880s resulted in the rapid growth of other villages of the county,
notably Paulding and Payne.
The state, however, had refused to abandon Six Mile Reservoir,
which had been created to supply water to the Wabash Canal. The Reservoir was located near the Village of Antwerp, whose residents considered it a stagnant menace to public health. When legal efforts to close
the reservoir failed, a group of around 200 men, marching under a banner inscribed NO COMPROMISE, blew a hole in the
reservoir dike and destroyed three locks during
the night of April 25, 1887. In response, a
detachment of the state militia was dispatched, but the guilty parties were
never identified. This event came
to be known as the Reservoir
War.

Lumbering and timber products were for
years the leading industry in the county, but
these resources were
largely depleted by the
late 1880s, as the dense
stands of native hardwoods gave way to pastures and farm ground.
Today, the county is home
to several manufacturing operations, but agriculture remains
the leading industry.

The county motto, NO COMPROMISE, speaks of the resolute pioneer spirit and the legacy of hard work and
perseverance handed down for the last century. The
people of Paulding County still reflect the spirit of pride and independence of those who tamed the Black Swamp so many years ago.
provided courtesy of Paulding County Engineers OfficeThe county
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legacy of hard work and perseverance handed down for the last century.
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PAULDING COUNTY ELECTION INFORMATION
General Election Nov. 3, 2015

Polls are open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Stand up and Be Counted!
Paulding County Polling Places

Auglaize Township....................................... Fire House S.R. 637 & Rd. 169
Benton Township & Payne................................................Payne Legion Hall
Blue Creek Township...................Haviland Community Center, 201 Vine St.
Harrison Township & Payne.............................................Payne Legion Hall
Brown Township...............Oakwood Fire and EMS Station, 201 N. Sixth St.
Jackson Township & Broughton....................... Twp. House Rds. 126 & 131
Antwerp Village and Carryall Township.........................................................

....................................... Antwerp Catholic Church Hall, 303 W. Daggett
Paulding Village 1,2,3.......................County Extension Building, Fairground
Crane Township & Cecil.................................... Cecil Fire House, 301 Third
Paulding Township & Latty Village............... Twp. House Ohio 500 & Rd. 87
Emerald Township.........................................Twp. House Rds. 133 and 218
Washington Township.................................Twp. House Ohio 114 & Rd. 177
Latty Township & Grover Hill............................ Twp. House 204 E. Jackson
o vote, you must be a U.S. citizen; a resident of the state for 30 days prior to election; at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the
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The Board of Elections meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the board office at 105 E. Perry St., Paulding, Ohio45879,
419-399-8230, fax 419-399-8250, e-mail: paulding@ohiosecretaryofstate.gov; state election information Web site: http://www.electionsonthenet/oh/paulding. Board members are David Cline, (chairman), Stanley D. Harmon, Bill Shugars and Linda Weidenhamer. The director is
Brenda Crawford and the deputy director is Janet Commers. Registered voters as of Dec. 31, 2014: 12,838 (Party affiliation is determined
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