Archbold, Ohio – On April 23rd, Northwest State Community College hosted the first Northwest State Smash Invitational Tournament. Competitors from around the region met in the college atrium to battle each other in Nintendo’s Smash Bros. Ultimate. Over twenty competitors battled for over four hours until NSCC Visual Communication Graphic Design student, Michael Montgomery, came…
Van Wert Civic Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of live theatre. Last Tango in Little Grimley opens Friday, May 7 for a six-performance run. This 45-minute comedic romp features four actors who portray members of a local dramatic society. Actually, they are the only four members left. If this group is to survive,…
The next event on the Huber Stage is a CCBanks Production on October 22 – 24 at 8:00 p.m. and October 25 at 2:00 p.m., 2020. Please note: tickets are NOT available at the Huber for this show. Call CCBanks at 419-506-1085. Please direct questions to CCBanks on their Facebook page or give them…
As a result of the Ohio Department of Health issuing guidelines that allow for Trick or Treat, the Village of Antwerp has set Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Trick or Treating. The Guidelines will be posted tomorrow. In summary, children will be required to wear masks and should socially…
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is busy making plans for their Annual Day in the Park festival on August 1st. The theme of the day is Survivor. The day will begin with a parade starting at 10:00 at the Antwerp High School. It will travel down Main Street for judging, proceed past the Riverside Park…
Paulding, OH: Times are uncertain, but with social distancing and hand sanitizer, the show must go on! CoRP (Community Revitalizing Paulding) are moving forward in planning the John Paulding Summer Blast on Friday, July 17th! The parade will start at 6:30 PM and parade line-up will begin at 4:00 PM. This year’s theme of the…
By: Mary Ann Falk The next production at the Van Wert Civic Theatre, The Savannah Sipping Society, opens on Thursday, January 23 for an eight-performance run over two weekends. The play written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten centers around four women, who after meeting by chance at a hot yoga studio, plan…
The East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees recognized the EACS Special Olympians for The Indiana Summer Games are held each June on the campuses of Indiana State University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Nearly 3,000 athletes and unified partners from across the state compete in a variety of Olympic-type sports, including Bowling, Cycling,…
The rain held off and the sun shone as the Woodburn Lions had a beautiful day to pick up trash along St. Rd. 101 south. The Lions were assisted by special help from members of Woodlan FFA. Lions present were Fritz Meyer, Shane Mumma, Linda Wunderlin and Monna Gerig. Lions Bob Buuck and Clarence Reichhart…
The Woodburn Lions Club held its annual installation of officers on the evening of Monday June 10th at the Woodburn Community Center. The installation proceedings were preceded by dinner provided by Grant’s Catering of Antwerp. Lion Shane Mumma was sworn in as new President, Lion Monna Gerig as First Vice president, Lion Dan Stauffer (not…
Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) recognized Kirsten Clay of Van Wert High School for winning the OHSAA Division II State Championship in the discus event. “Kirsten’s hard work and dedication to become a state champion is truly commendable,” said McColley. “She has made the people of Van Wert very proud and represented the community well. I…
The summer kids at Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool got to meet our Paulding County dog warden! Deputy Skylar Maassel brought along his puppy, Brutus, and we got to hear all about his job AND play with his pup! Shown here with Officer Maassel and Brutus is Levi Athy, Isaac Miller, Jeremiah Sajuan, Henry Clark, Levi…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Residents in Paulding County nursing homes have been learning why we need to give a “hoot” about owls and about the amazing world of geology. During recent programs, residents had the opportunity to enjoy hands on learning by dissecting owl pellets and seeing some amazing rock samples. Owls formed the…
