The 2014 Harlan Days Honorary Citizens are George and June Kurtz. One of the reasons George and June were chosen to be this year’s Honorary Citizens is because of the many, many years they have worked to help Harlan Days become what it is today. George and June started volunteering with Harlan Days in 1953.…
Category: Area Fairs
Chalk Walk Featured at Antwerp’s Day in the Park
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This year’s theme for the first ever Chalk Walk at Day in the Park is, “I Imagine in Antwerp.” So what does this mean? Use your imagination. Featuring the renowned artists of the area, the children will have a great time coloring with chalk on their own piece of black construction paper. All of the…
2014 Woodburn Summer Fest
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Friday began the festivities with the Co-Ed Softball Tournament and following was the Trivia Night at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, July 19 the Woodburn Community hosted their annual Summer fest with the morning starting with the annual Lions Club Donuts being served bright and early at 8:00 a.m. The weather was perfect for the fun…
The Big Engine That Could
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A real piece of history is not only displayed, but completely ready to handle guests.This summer has turned out to be quite eventful for the people living along the the Norfolk & Southern Railroad between Fort Wayne and Detroit. The Train route began in Allen Park, Michigan and made it’s way through northwest Ohio into…
Woodburn Summer Fest to Close out with Walkin’ Papers
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Join us as Walkin’ Papers will be on the main stage beginning at 6:00 p.m. Walkin’ Papers plays a highly danceable and fun mix of Blues, Soul, and Classic Rock. They have been performing regularly in and around the Fort Wayne area together since 2008, and have also been a featured act at community events…
Paulding County Fair Results
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The Paulding County Fair is going on this week. Rabbits was the first of the animals being judged. The results are here:
Puckerbrush Wins at Ribfest
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Saturday, June 7 started with a 5K run for the Ribfest event in Antwerp, OH. It was beautiful weather and many people from all over the area showed up for this hometown event. Aimee Lichty, Coordinator for the ACDC sponsored Ribfest at Antwerp, stated, “This was a difficult year for choosing the winner for the…
John Paulding Days – Music Through the Ages Has Come & Gone
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The John Paulding Days Festival took place on June 5 and June 6 on the square in Paulding. According to Erika Willitzer, “Typically, the John Paulding Days averages around 1,500 on the opening night, but this year that number was doubled! The weather was perfect for the parade with full sun, a light breeze, and…
John Paulding Days Starts Tonight
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For Immediate Release (May 28, 2014) The theme for this year’s John Paulding Days is Music Through The Ages. The Chamber Board decided it would be a great theme for area groups to celebrate the music they love most. Executive Director of the Paulding Chamber Erika Willitzer says they’re already hearing how folks are decorating…
2014 New Haven Canal Days Schedule
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These are the 2014 Canal Days Schedule of Events which will take place June 3-7, 2014. This year’s theme: is “Family & Friends”. New Haven Canal Days is in picturesque downtown New Haven on Broadway and in beautiful Schnelker Park. Burton Brothers will be in town for the midway rides and there is a variety…
Cleveland St. Ribfest in Antwerp
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Antwerp’s 5th Annual Cleveland Street Rib Fest will be held on Saturday, June 7, between the VFW and Fire Hall. Included at the Rib Fest will be a 50/50 raffle, DJ music from Noon to 6:00 p.m. and The Wannabee’s Band playing from 6:00–10:00 p.m. The Rib Fest 5K River Run will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration…
NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES 5th Annual Veterans’ Memorial Ride TO BENEFIT SCHNELKER VETERANS’MEMORIAL PARK
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The 5th Annual Veterans’ Memorial Motorcycle Ride is scheduled for this Sunday, May 4, 2014 in New Haven. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Ehlerding’s River City Harley-Davidson®. (The rain date for this event is set for May 18, 2014.) Awards will be presented in several different categories including “Best of Show”, “Best of…
Harlan Days = Great Times
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Harlan Days had a great turnout with the exception of Friday night due to the extreme weather conditions. Thursday night was a nice evening with many events going on. The food was great and so was the entertainment. Unfortunately, Bekah Bradley’s concert was cancelled Friday evening. People had been waiting to hear her performance. When…
