I was in the process of selling some real estate and I began to have anxiety. I found that people purposely try and low ball you. I needed to give to the Lord. So, I turned it over with this prayer. For those who are selling real estate, I hope this blesses you. After seeing…
The Foundation would like to sincerely thank Premier Bank for being a Platinum, $10,000 sponsor for our upcoming Gala, taking place on October 4, 2025. Pictured receiving the check are (L to R) Chris Yoder – Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) Executive Director and Jim Williams – Premier Bank Market President and DAF Board President.
The last of three love stories At my last writing I asked if Brahm’s ever got married and you can guess what the answer is. He was so devoted to his work that he would not have been able to concentrate on a family. Paul talks about this concept in the Bible, but it is…
By: Ron Burt Eldora on the last weekend of racing for 2024. Congratulations to the regular race night (local) track champions. Modified Division was won by Jonathan Taylor and the Super Stock Champion is Doug Drown. The Eldora Speedway Facebook page has a link to the 2024 Tracks Top 25 point standings for both classes.…
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s Michele Butler is being recognized for her exemplary work as a wildlife officer. The Mississippi Flyaway Council is honoring Officer Butler with the Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year award. The Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year award is presented to a law enforcement officer…
Ann’s Bright Beginners in the youngest class read the story “I know an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves” recently. After listening to the story, they made an old lady, and sequenced the story with pictures. Shown here with their beautiful craft is: Lenna Sauber, Micah Etter, Ava Hobart, Maelee Etter, and Keelyn Schweinsberg.
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce spotlight for October is one of our Independent Consultants. Judy Hook is an independent consultant and owner of Ageless Reflexology LLC located in Hicksville, Ohio. Judy’s business began as she was searching for ways to support her health naturally which had become a priority for her. After walking through cancer…
All across the US small businesses and customers alike are getting excited for Small Business Saturday this year. Antwerp is going to celebrate Shop Antwerp First on November 23rd, a week before the traditional Small Business Saturday. This is a very important way to support the small businesses in your own towns and communities. Small…
Hicksville Kiwanis did their community service last week by cleaning debris and picking up trash along Spencerville Street from corporation limits to the Ohio-Indiana State Line. This 2 mile stretch is done twice a year, by the Hicksville Club, in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency of the State of Ohio. Members participating were Bob…
FORT WAYNE, IN: Anna Louise (Fisher) Nelson was born on May 9, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Harry and Clara (Boyd) Fisher. Anna married Billy Joe Nelson on March 3, 1948 and started their life together in Payne, Ohio. They went on to raise 7 children and celebrated 64 years of marriage until Billy’s…
MARYSVILLE, OH: Derric R. Brown, a devoted husband, loving father, and compassionate Funeral Director, passed away on October 27, 2024, at his residence in Marysville, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 22, 1973, in Paulding, Derric dedicated much of his life to serving others, a lasting impact in both his professional and personal…
Grover Hill October Student of the month are pictured above: (front, l-r) Lincoln Stoller, Aliyah Duer, Charlotte Miller, Karlee Reichert, Owen Densmore, Aizlee Ricker, Wyatt Mengerink and Emery Boyer; (back, l-r) Allison Rojas-Palma, Emery LaBounty, Lyla Stoller, Gabby Lowe, Bentley Wright, Kendyl Hurd and Chandler Sinn.
The Antwerp School Board met on October 24 as the meeting had moved from its regularly scheduled date. Bob Herber is the state liaison for the school and he said that AEDs are now required by law. Vantage October 3. State Report Card – 5 star school is the highest rating and happy about that.…
