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First Federal announces the addition of Sean LaFontaine
First Federal of Van Wert, OH is excited to announce the hiring of Sean LaFontaine, who will be joining the bank as a Vice President of Commercial Banking overseeing the bank’s Commercial lending and deposit functions.
Community
127 Yard Sale brings visitors and bargains
PAULDING COUNTY – It’s that time of the year when the heat of summer brings the annual tradition of the US 127 Yard Sale. It stretches through six states, including the part of Ohio that includes Paulding County. The official dates are Wednesday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9.
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Sports
Defiance College’s Cook claims national title at USAPL Bench Press Nationals
APPLETON, Wisconsin – Defiance College freshman powerlifter Rayne Cook (Dexter, Mich./Dexter) won the program’s fourth national title of the 2025-26 campaign with a victory at USAPL Bench Press Nationals last week.