New Paris News

The cracks and pops of fireworks faded in the background Saturday in some towns as Mother Nature took center stage.

NEW PARIS, Ohio -- National Trail High School's Class of 1974 will gather together once again for a reunion next weekend.

It was 1988 when Max and Eileen Oren's longtime dream came true with the opening of ME's Zoo, their family-friendly attraction that eventually featured more than 200 animals on 55 acres of rolling country south of here.

V. Gene Smith, 82, of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, June 22, 2009, at Reid Hospital after a lengthy illness.

The Preble County Council on Aging usually selects one winner of its Outstanding Senior Citizen Award, but this year it was clear that a duo should share the title.

NEW PARIS, Ohio -- During his time at National Trail High School, Cody Henning made the most of his opportunities.

EATON, Ohio -- A New Paris man was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Ohio 726 about 2 miles north of Eaton Friday morning.

Wan Olif Foust, age 87, of New Paris, Ohio, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at his residence in New Paris, Ohio.

Troy "Phil" Wages and Caroll L. Cramer Wages of New Paris, Ohio, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on April 28, 2009.

Lee E. Thompson, 72, of New Paris, Ohio, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at his home after a long illness.

They may not have felt "over the hill" when they started the Over The Hill Gang car club - but then, that was 30 years ago.

NEW PARIS, Ohio -- Members of the National Trail FFA Chapter recently competed in the District Five FFA Public Speaking Career Development at Fort Recovery, Ohio.

Another mystery has been solved in the case of the Wayne County Historical Museum's mummy.

NEW PARIS, Ohio - A New Paris man faces a felony charge of drug possession after his arrest at home following a report of a domestic dispute.

William T. 'Bill' Daugherty, age 77, of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday evening, Feb.

Daugherty, William T., of New Paris, Ohio, died Feb. 7. Arrangements will be announced by Barnes Funeral Home, New Paris.

NEW PARIS, Ohio -- Living at the end of the power line sometimes caused long power outages for residents here, but cooperation between power companies from different states has shortened the darkness.

The New Paris Kiwanis will be holding its Annual Auto/Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet, on Sunday February 22, 2009 at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio.

Paul W. Mikesell, 87, of New Paris, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in Richmond, Ind.

NEW PARIS, Ohio -- Fire destroyed a large storage barn east of here as flames kept firefighters busy in the Friday-morning darkness for hours.