Chalk Walk offered again at Day in the Park Artists young and old are invited to “paint” in chalk during the Day in the Park, August 8, 2015 in Antwerp. This year’s theme for the Chalk Walk is “Here’s Antwerp”. So, what does this mean? Use your imagination… what is your image of Antwerp? Children…
Category: Area Fairs
Grover Hill Summerfest Announces Parade Marshalls
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The Grover Hill Summerfest Parade is set for Saturday July 25th at 10 a.m. This year’s parade theme is “Homegrown on the Hill” with a red, white and blue color theme. The Grover Hill Summerfest parade committee is accepting parade entries for this year’s parade. There is no entry fee to participate in the parade.…
Rockford Belle to Feature Jerry Garcia & Concert in the Park with Bean Bake
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Two separate concert events have been planned by the Rockford Belle, of Rockford, OH for Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. Award Winning Southern Gospel Recording Artist Jerry Garcia will make a special appearance at the Rockford Belle entertainment venue located at 135 Market Street, on Saturday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. with doors…
Harlan Days Basketball Tournament
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Thank You
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We, the Woodburn Community Historical Society, want to say thank you to our community for making our 150th a success. In our drawing, Dr. Hicks won the country throw. If you wish to buy a 150th Woodburn Sesquicentennial book, they are $25. Get yours from Deb at Main St. Express on her working days or…
Hicksville Hosts Fireman’s Convention
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This year is the third time the village of Hicksville has hosted the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention. This event began on Friday, June 19 and finished at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The first year for Hicksville to host this was in 1933, then again in 1990. The association was founded in 1874. The…
Woodburn celebrates SummerFest with 150th year
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This year marks the 150th Celebration of the Woodburn. Throughout the years, Woodburn has been known by several different titles including Phelps Station, Shirley City and its current name. This past weekend residents and people throughout the area came together, braving the weather, having a good time in the park. Beth Wood from Indiana Wild…
General Robert E. Lee and the Civil War Come to the Old Fort
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Camp Allen Muster 1861-1865 The Civil War comes alive at the Old Fort. Experience demonstrations of period cooking, military procedures, games, and more. Watch battle reenactments, visit with soldiers, and remember a time that divided our nation. General Robert E. Lee will be present for the weekend, as will members of the 7th Indiana Cavalry…
Paulding County 4-H Junior Fair Results
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FOOD & NUTRITION: Beginning Projects: I Spy in the Kitchen – Laryssa Whitman, BEST, Rosette Snack Attack – Carla Manz, BEST, Rosette Best Beginning Food Project – Carla Manz, Trophy (Tim & Vicky Steel) 2nd Place Beginning Food Project – Laryssa Whitman, Plaque/Rosette (Livewires 4-H Club) Intermediate Projects: Grill Master – Cameron Graham, BEST, Rosette…
Welcome to the Paulding County Fair!
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Free Sausage Sandwich and Free AdmissionThis year, Baughman Tile is sponsoring a free admission day to the Paulding County Fair. Friday plays host to this wonderful event. Along with free admission, the company is also sponsoring a FREE sausage sandwich with the coupon in this week’s West Bend News. Pickup a newspaper ASAP as there…
Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Will be at Woodburn Summer Fest
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Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band is a high energy, first class show band built around the lightning fast piano pumpin’, Rockaboogie playing of London England’s Terry Lee Ridley! Join us on Saturday, June 13th at Woodburn Summer Fest from 7:30-10:00 p.m. to hear a large selection of popular hits from the 50’s and 60’s!…
Perfect weather made great time at Halloween Parade & Costume Contest in Paulding
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The Paulding Lions Club held its Halloween Parade and Costume Contest in Paulding. Ohio on October 25, 2014. The parade started at 1:30 p.m. with a balloon release in front of the Paulding County Carnegie Library. It was a perfect sunny day for the parade. There were approximately 75 to 100 spectators and Halloween participants.…
WWII Veterans Honored at 2014 Payne Fall Festival
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This was the best year ever in it’s 6 year historyThe Payne Fall festival took place this past weekend. The turnout was great and the vendors sold lots of food and wares. On Saturday the beautiful autumn day event began with the parade. The Wayne Trace Marching band performed very well on stage. Following the…
