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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Helps Paulding County K9

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp is pleased to make a donation to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Department K9 unit.  The impressive animals in this unit come from generations of dogs specifically bred to perform the complicated tasks that police dogs are required to accomplish. The National Police Dog Foundation states that dogs used in law enforcement…

Join Paulding SWCD at the 2019 Paulding County Fair

By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD The 2019 Paulding County Fair is quickly approaching and the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is preparing some great activities for you and your family! New this year, our booth will be in a white tent right on the midway! Come on out to enjoy some great make-n-take…

Antwerp High School Class of 1951

The Antwerp High School Class of 1951 met at the Blueberry Pancake House for dinner and reminiscing on May 18, 2019. Pictured are: Back Row: Robert Seslar, Basil Meyer, George Underwood, Arlette (Burley) Lopshire, Phyllis (Vail) Forrer Front Row: Theresa (Bradley) Mobley, Dorothy (Cottrell) Diederich, Martha (Snyder) Hessler, Ruth (Hallock)York. Absent from picture: Jim &…

70th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Jack & Marie Moore are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married June 5th, 1949 at Winemeg, OH by the Rev. Ben Moore. They celebrated with their two daughters Gail (Jim) Sholl, Joanna (David) Arend, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL DONATES FURRY FRIENDS

First United Methodist Elementary Sunday School classes collected change throughout Lent and Easter to purchase furry friends. These furry friends will be donated to the Marsh Foundation for blessing bags for foster children.  They collected enough change to purchase 14 furry friends. What a great way to show God’s love to those in our community.…

ANTWERP MANOR activities

Welcome to Antwerp Manor Assisted Living located at 204 Archer Drive in Antwerp, Ohio.  Despite the constant rains we have been a busy group.  The residents celebrated the Kentucky Derby with an enjoyable party.  Snacks were served, hats were worn, and fun was had by all who attended. Karen Sanders chose the winning horse so…

Brumett’s Shot Pushes Archers To Finals

AKRON – With a trip to the state finals on the line, Antwerp catcher Karsyn Brumett sent the Archers to the state championship game with a 1-0 victory over Peebles in the Division IV softball state semifinals Friday at Firestone Stadium in Akron. The Lady Archers needed only the one hit, getting Brumett’s shot over…

Quintuple Wraps Up Season

COLUMBUS – A quintuple of high school track athletes concluded their respective seasons over the weekend as they took part in the 2019 Ohio High School Athletic Association state track and field meet. Antwerp was represented by junior Heather Oberlin, who posted a 13th place finish in the shot put following a throw of 35-5-1/4.…

Antwerp’s State Title Came Up as the Underdog

Antwerp’s 2019 softball season was truly the underdog coming up from the bottom of the ranks in the tournament. They started very strong but never earned a rank in the state for the entire season. The junior girls leading the team, pitcher Carlie Hanes and catcher Karsyn Brumett were an unbeatable combination. Coach Krista Ordway…

Archers Nip Eagles, Moving Up the Ladder

HAMLER – Antwerp’s baseball team continued its heroic trek through the Northwest Ohio trail as the Archers outlasted Colonel Crawford for a 1-0 advantage. The Archers got their lone run in the fifth inning. Jason Geyer walked to start the frame before a Cole Seslar sacrifice bunt moved Geyer to second. After Austin Lichty flied…

Lady Archers Win State Softball Title

2019 Division 4 Championship in Akron, OH AKRON – Junior pitcher Carlie Hanes struck out 15 batters to tie a state record and lead the Antwerp Lady Archers to a Division IV state championship with a 5-0 win over Mechanicsburg Sunday at Firestone Stadium in Akron. Hanes also added a big two-run single in the…