By JIM LANGHAM • Feature Writer

When Paulding resident John LaFountain faced colon surgery in 2003, he never dreamed that a much greater nightmare was lurking behind the scenes. It was during that surgery that physicians learned that his blood count was abnormal.

By NANCY WHITAKER • Progress Staff Writer

Memorial Day activities in honor of deceased veterans will be held around the county on Monday, May 27.

The public is encouraged to share in these Memorial Day activities. Please, take a few minutes from your busy holiday weekend to recognize those men and women of our armed forces who were killed during times of war.

By MELINDA KRICK and NANCY WHITAKER

Controversy continues, on the local and state levels, following the Paulding County commissioners’ plans to place the dog warden’s office and emergency management agency under the authority of the county sheriff’s office.

A group of residents claims it will pursue a recall election of two of the three county commissioners. The group met late Tuesday morning with Prosecutor Joe Burkard.

By JOE SHOUSE • Correspondent

ANTWERP – It was the Antwerp Village Council’s turn to hear from Prosecuting Attorney Joe Burkard and Commissioner Roy Klopfenstein concerning major changes within the Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

By JOE SHOUSE • Correspondent

ANTWERP – The resignation of principal Travis Lichty and the hiring of his replacement, the transfer of $307,384.01 from the Ohio School Facility fund to the local permanent improvement fund, future hiring of special education teachers, and the increase in lunch prices were some of the main topics at the regular monthly meeting of the Antwerp Local School board meeting.

By BILL SHERRY • Correspondent

PAULDING – Paulding Village Council held a special session and a regular session Monday, May 20.