Excited for the Egg-stravaganza! The Antwerp Global Methodist Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 30 from 1:00 until 2:30 in the afternoon the EGG-Stravaganza will take place at the church on East River Street. Parents and grandparents are invited to bring their children; pre-school through age 12 to this special Easter…
Growth Fitness is opening it’s second Paulding County location in the Village of Oakwood this Spring. Owned and operated by Paulding County businessman Kass Chesnut, Growth Fitness offers a wide variety of fitness equipment for men and women and currently is open and operating in the Chief Shopping Center in Paulding. Among other amenities, Growth…
Antwerp Local School is excited to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on March 15, 16, and 17. The students have combined their talents, under the direction of Ashton Barnhouse and Summer Schooley, to present this timeless story of love, acceptance, and transformation. Audiences will be spellbound by the vocal talents of Myranda Brooks as Belle and…
A newly renovated two-floor event space in Sherwood — held its Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Thursday, Feb. 22. The event also doubled as Sherwood Area Economic Development’s Annual Meeting, where area businesses, CEOs, historians, elected officials, and local residents gathered to hear village updates and officer elections. This modernized yet elegant building is…
Will Hugo and Kim still be going steady even though Conrad Birdie is coming to give her “one last kiss” before going into the Army? Find out this weekend as Wayne Trace Music Department presents ”Bye Bye Birdie” at the Payne Elementary auditorium. Shows are March 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 10…
Leapin’ Lizards! The PHS Drama Department will perform Annie, one of the world’s best-loved musicals, on Friday, March 8th, and Saturday, March 9th. Both shows will start at 7:00 p.m. and occur in the Auditeria. Annie, played by Anna Clemens, charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the…
The Antwerp Conservation Club is proud to announce that long-time executive committee members Kevin Smith and the late Mike Knight were given the title of Honored Life Members. Each year this honor is given to members who have provided exceptional service to our club.
The Paulding County Carnegie Library’s Susan Deatrick, Head of Youth Services has received a grant for Solar Eclipse viewing glasses from SEAL (Solar Eclipses Activities for Libraries). The project was funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The mission of the Gordon and Betty Moorefoundation was established to create positive outcomes for future generations. In…
Get ready for a wine-derful time at the annual John Paulding Historical Society Wine Tasting on Saturday, March 16. Doors will open for the movie-themed event at 6:00 p.m. The fun gets under way at 7:00 p.m. with a selection of tasty wines and cheeses, plus door prizes, silent and live auctions, 50/50 drawing, and…
Samantha Ryan, a small-town Ohio native, developed a deep connection to film and visual arts early on. She honed her skills as a camera operator at BMUTV and a freelance assistant producer and camera Operator with Richer Productions. Samantha, who started in high school theater, now holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film. She balances writing,…
Youth from Mt Calvary Lutheran Church are shown are shown with Donna Snyder in front of her home as they visit another home during caroling on December 20. Lori Hines and Ryan Zuber helped the group organize to stop by Antwerp Manor, grandparents and friends, and other members of the church.
By: Erica Noggle Paulding, OH: The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce proudly reveals the winners of this year’s Holiday Window Decorating Contest. Limitless by PC Workshop secured the People’s Choice Award, captivating the community with its imaginative and festive display. WMEA of Paulding County earned the Judge’s Choice Award for their remarkable blend of creativity…
There has been multiple sightings of Santa Claus making stops in towns and villages all over the West Bend News readership area. From Bryan to Van Wert and Woodburn to Oakwood, Santa has been a busy person in the past few weeks! He’s taken the time to talk to hundreds of children and listen to…
