Category: Entertainment

Day in the Park – Huge Success

At Saturday’s big Event for Paulding County was the Antwerp Day in the Park, there were lots of winners! Giveaways all day long kept people at the fair event that took place in Antwerp’s Riverside Park. The day was absolutely beautiful from the time of the Turtle Trot to the parade starting, to the taking…

Antwerp Splash Pad Project Plans Unfold

A new project is unfolding in the village. Area residents and groups are banding together to bring a splash pad to Antwerp. Spear heading the project will be Maria Kobee. Maria and husband John are the son and daughter-in-law of Holly Kobee. A former Antwerp alum and teacher, Holly Kobee was a bubbly young wife,…

Laurel Hopkins Elected As Antwerp’s Gem of the Year

The 2021 Gem of the year selected by the Antwerp Chamber Gem Committee is going to a hard working, community minded, individual – Laurel Hopkins.  The Chamber received numerous nominations, and it was a difficult decision for the committee. Other nominees included Denise Coleman, Larry Ryan, Reggie Clem, Barry Delong, Wyatt Cline, Antwerp Ball Association,…

2021 Harlan Days Festival

The theme for the 2021 Harlan Days is ‘Welcome Back!’ and our local volunteers have been putting in a lot of hard work getting this year’s festival to take shape. This summer we are so glad to welcome everyone back to celebrate the 74th annual Harlan Days in support of the Harlan Community Park! The…

Civic Theatre invites families to next play

Van Wert Civic Theatre will present Twelve Angry Pigs under the direction of Monica Campbell.   Families are invited to attend the performances July 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. and August 1 at 2 p.m.  In this comedic parody of Twelve Angry Men, a certain wolf is on trial for blowing down a pair of…

Relay for Life returns to Send Cancer Sailing

By: Harriet Keith,  Relay for Life of Defiance County Music and family fun while gathering for a good cause are the ingredients for a perfect summer evening.  Relay for Life of Defiance County presented by Johns Manville brings that kind of fun to Triangle Park Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. With a nautical cruise theme…

Entertainment For All Ages at Day in the Park

Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Day in the Park is quickly approaching. It’s set for Saturday, August 14, 2021. This year there will be much excitement and entertainment for all ages. Both musical talents of Water 2 Wine as well as the a petting zoo from Scheumann Farms. At the main pavilion, the talented Water 2…

Antwerp Students to Perform in Les Misérables

Live theatre is back, and there are many opportunities to watch a performance by local artists right here in our area. From Bryan, Ohio, to Fort Wayne, Indiana, community theaters are working hard to put on some entertaining shows this summer. One of those local groups, the Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre, has gathered an…