It is Chicken BBQ time at the John Paulding Historical Society museum located across the street from the fairgrounds in Paulding! The Annual Chicken BBQ by Port-a-Pit will be held on Aug. 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For information call Kim Sutton at 419-399-2388 or stop at the museum on Tuesdays. In addition to enjoying…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s monthly “Grab Your Neighbor” night on Monday, July 9. This night was the theme of the Kiddy Parade and there were lots of kids and parents there for the fun night! Families were out in droves filling the streets of the small town. The parade was led by the…
On Friday John Paulding Days started with a Senior Center Luncheon and then Shop the Square took place starting at noon. The parade began at 7:00 p.m. and lasted for an hour with all of the veterans being honored first as part of the Honorary Grand Marshal presentation. Following that, was all kinds of floats…
Big Boy$ Toy$ car show will be held July 21, 2018. This show will be held downtown Antwerp. Registration from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Awards around 8:00 p.m. Registration deadline 7/15/18. A judged show: Classes 2002 & older; 2003 & newer; Rat Rods and motorcycles. Dash plaques, goody bags & door prizes 1st 100 entries.…
Join the excitement downtown for Paulding’s Summer classic! The parade at 7:00 p.m. on Friday will kick off the weekend headed by some honorary Grand Marshals — William R. Sutton (Navy), Harold Phlipot (Army), Dick Hays (Army), Morris Dobbelaere (Army), James Morisy (Army), and William Bidlack (Army). This will be followed by a bed race,…
The Woodburn Summerfest kicked off its events on Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 in true Wet and Wild style with some rain! Friday night’s Trivia Contest was not spoiled due the the inclement conditions however; the contestants and spectators enjoyed the night anyway. In the morning, rain threatened & misted at parade line-up…
The 2018 Paulding County 4-H Fair kicks off fair season for Ohio. This year’s fair has been an exciting time for 4-H members and their sponsors. This year’s King and Queen were crowned on Monday, June 11. 2018 King, Austin Howell is a 2018 graduate of Paulding High School. He plans to attend OSU Lima…
On Saturday, June 9th, the skies opened up and let loose its moisture in the form of some heavy rains around the Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio area. In Paulding, as the 4-H Fair is getting set up for this week’s festivities, the rains put their set up on hold as the water rose in…
The Woodlan FFA Chapter presented the “Bullying Hurts” program to the Woodlan Elementary third grade classes during the months of November and December. The 47 FFA members split into groups to teach the third grade classes about bullying prevention. The six bullying sessions targeted what bullying is…
Trinity Friends Church appreciates everyone who came out for the Annual Community Great Pumpkin Festival held in October. It was a huge success and loads of fun for everyone. It was bigger and better again this year due to all who came and to the generous businesses who gave. Close to 750 people and families…
If you looked at our weekly ad here in the West Bend News, you would have seen a busy schedule of events. Starting last Wednesday, September 13th, we held our monthly meeting. Thursday, September 14th, was set up day for our booth at Flat Rock Creek Festival. Friday, September 15th thru Sunday, September 17th, we…
Conservation Club Gathers for Fun & Hog Roast On Saturday, September 23, the Antwerp Conservation Club hosted the annual hog roast for members and friends. Even though it was a hot day, it was pleasant to be with friends and family on this beautiful acreage on Road 53. On this evening, the conservation club drew…
Best Year yet for Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival The Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival launched on Friday, September 15. This weekend in September the annual harvest festival always hosts many flea market vendors, children’s activities, and lots of food. It’s a fun event for all…
