Travel north on SR 49 until you come to the “Top of Ohio”, the village of Edgerton. Edgerton is sprinkled with small business and agriculture, shops and a granary, industry and the railroad. Among the shops in the downtown district is a new arrival with a unique foundation. This new arrival is Joyful Words &…
School is quickly approaching and the store aisles are filled with pencils, markers, paper and folders. Students are savoring the days left of summer vacation with bike rides, trips to the pool and binging on Netflix. Riverside Christian Church has the fellowship hall stocked with school supplies to hand out at the annual Antwerp School…
Braun Industries recently presented a check to First United Methodist Church for Operation Back to School. As a reminder, Operation Back to School is scheduled for July 29th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in Fountain Park. Pre-registration is recommended and can be found at: http://www.vanwertfirst.net/operation-back-school/. Other questions may be directed to 419/238-0631 ext 307.
First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W. Central Avenue in Van Wert, in partnership with many Van Wert businesses and churches, has set the date of Sunday, July 29th for their 3rd Annual Operation Back to School event. This free event provides backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene items to Van Wert County families in…
The Van Wert Rotary presented a donation to support the Operation Back to School event scheduled for July 29th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Fountain Park. The event is being planned by First United Methodist Church and is supported by many local churches and businesses. Free backpacks and school supplies are offered to Van Wert County…
The Antwerp School Supply Project is now actively gearing up to supply Antwerp school children with their necessary supplies. This means it is time to think about signing your child up for the Antwerp School Supply Project! The giveaway is set to take place on Sunday, August 12th from 12:00–3:00 p.m. at the Riverside Family…
State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) announced passage of House Bill 36, or the “Ohio Pastor Protection Act,” by the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill seeks to emphasize and uphold religious freedom. House Bill 36, sponsored by Rep. Nino Vitale (R-Urbana), specifies that no ordained or licensed minister or religious society is required to…
Jesus comes to our rescue when we call to Him. Learn how he does that at our Vacation Bible School! We will have fun games, snacks, lessons, music, etc. We would love to see you Monday July 30th – Friday August 3rd from 6-8:30pm at Antwerp United Methodist Church, Ages 3 – 6th grade This…
A little competition never hurt anyone, and what a combo when you make the contest involve sugar! Riverside Christian Church hosted their first ever Dueling Desserts on Sunday, July 1, 2018. This was just a friendly competition among friends to pass the heat of the summer away. There were 15 desserts entered into the competition…
Join us Saturday June 30th from 4-5:30 PM for a chicken dinner with all the fixins. A chicken leg quarter, macaroni salad, green beans, dinner roll, dessert and a drink. Dinners are $8.00 eat-in or carry out. Pre-sale tickets are available at Antwerp UMC.
Dear Friends, South Scipio UB Church would like to invite you to Praise in the Park. Each of the fourth Sundays during the summer at 6:30 PM: June 24 – Harlan Park Pavilion July 22 – Antwerp Park Pavilion August 26 – Hicksville Park Pavilion This is a plan to bring the community and churches…
The Hicksville Knights of Columbus recently distributed funds from the 2018 Fish Fry season.
The Hicksville Knights of Columbus Foundation recently presented a grant check for $6,500 to be used by St. Michael Parish Hicksville for the purchase of a stained glass window. During major renovations to the church in 1999-2000, new plain windows were installed in a portion of the sanctuary with plans to put in more ornate…
