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11/03/2025

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11/01/2025

Community Richard L. “Dick” Johanns November 1, 2025 News Submissions PAULDING, OH: Richard L. “Dick” Johanns, age 77, of Paulding, OH passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, OH. Dick was born in Paulding, OH on March 2, 1948 to his late parents Paul and R...

10/31/2025

Community LifeWise Academy To Host Fall Festival October 30, 2025 News Submissions Antwerp, Ohio – LifeWise Academy in Antwerp, Ohio, will host a Fall Festival at the MAC Gym to benefit students attending LifeWise Antwerp. This event is open to the public and will provide information for parents i...

10/30/2025

Community Joseph Cramer announces candidacy for Washington Twp trustee October 28, 2025 News Submissions As a longtime Washington Township resident, I am honored to announce my candidacy for Washington Township Trustee in the upcoming November election. I live in the township along with my wife and....

10/28/2025

Northwest State Community College Opens New Full-Service Campus in Van Wert

A chilly but cheerful crowd gathered Tuesday morning, October 28, for the official ribbon cutting of Northwest State Community College’s new full-service campus in Van Wert. President Todd Hernandez opened the ceremony, calling it “a pretty exciting day for Northwest State Community College.”
Hernandez shared the story of how the idea for a permanent Van Wert campus began in 2019 during a Chamber dinner when trustee Scott Mull challenged him to do more for the citizens of Van Wert County. “For those who know me, you know that I took that as a personal challenge,” Hernandez said with a smile. Despite delays caused by COVID-19, the vision continued to grow until it became a reality this fall.
“This is not just another satellite location,” Hernandez said. “This is a full-service campus. We’ve already invested over $7 million of Northwest State and state funds into this building. Now it’s your turn—send us your students. We’ll educate them, improve their lives, and strengthen this community.”
Following the ribbon cutting, several officials shared remarks, including State Representative Roy Klopfenstein, who presented a proclamation from the Ohio House of Representatives. “We have unbelievable opportunities, and this is another one,” Klopfenstein said. “What an opportunity for our community, and I’m glad to be a part of it.”
State Senator Jim Hoops, a former Northwest State employee, reflected on the progress made since his time with the college. “I remember when Dr. Stuckey asked me to look at this building—boy, has it changed,” Hoops said. “This is an affordable place for people to find themselves, to better their lives and their families. We need to train the next generation for Ohio’s future workforce, and this campus will play a big role in that.”
Board member Lisa McClure, who once worked in Van Wert, said she was excited to see classes move from the hospital facility into the new building. “It will be so exciting to see that first class move over,” McClure said. “Bring those students—we want to fill this building.”
Trustee Scott Mull, whose challenge helped spark the project, spoke proudly about the completion. “Van Wert is in great hands with Northwest State having this campus here,” he said. “The staff and faculty are first class, and this partnership fits beautifully with everything happening downtown and throughout the county.”
LouAnn Cook, representing the Ohio Senate, also presented a document from the Senate and praised Northwest State’s leadership in community and workforce training. “The big word at Northwest State is ‘community,’” he said. “They take it seriously. With programs like TechCred, Northwest State is by far the largest provider in Ohio—by a very large margin.”
The new Van Wert campus represents a major step forward for the college and the region, offering expanded educational opportunities and training to help meet local workforce needs. As President Hernandez said, “We’re here—and we’re ready to serve.”

Northwest State Community College Opens New Full-Service Campus in Van Wert

10/28/2025

Community “Meet the Candidates” Event Planned for Antwerp October 27, 2025 News Submissions ANTWERP, OH — Local resident Tonya Walker has announced plans for an informal, public “Meet the Candidates” event to help community members get to know those running for office in the Village of Ant...

10/28/2025

Community PC Carnegie Library’s Annual Fall Party TONIGHT! October 28, 2025 News Submissions The Paulding County Carnegie Library Children’s Room is excited to announce the upcoming “Annual Fall Party”. The annual event is sure to be a fun and candy-filled exciting event. The party will take...

10/28/2025

Community Meet the Candidates Running for Paulding Exempted Village Schools October 21, 2025 News Submissions Leanne Nicole Den Herder Announces Bid For PEVS School Board I would like to introduce myself as a candidate for one of the two open seats for Paulding Exempted Village School Board this Nov...

10/27/2025

Community Meet the Candidates Running for Carryall Township Trustees October 27, 2025 News Submissions Thomas Zuber & family Thomas Zuber announces his candidacy for Carryall Township Trustee My name is Thomas Zuber, a 2008 graduate of Antwerp Schools and a lifelong member of the Antwerp community.....

10/27/2025

Community Meet the Candidates Running For Antwerp Village Council October 27, 2025 News Submissions Derek Demongeot Announces Candidacy for Antwerp Village Council My name is Derek Demongeot. I am a native son of Antwerp. I have had the great pleasure of working in the community since I was 16 at H2...

10/27/2025

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