This year’s annual Festival of Trees at the John Paulding Historical Society museum promises to be a real crowd pleaser! The museum is located across the street from the Fairgrounds in Paulding. Dates are November 9, 10 & 11 and November 16 & 17. “This is our largest fundraiser of the year.” Kim Sutton, JPHS…
The fourth annual Grover Hill Elementary Literacy Night was another huge success. Our theme this year was Reading is our SUPERPOWER! We would like to recognize all who participated and send out a special shout outto Spiderman and Wonder Woman for stopping by to get a photo taken with each of our attendees. Throughout the…
Jim Clay and his family have dedicated six Christmas seasons to bring joy to the Van Wert and surrounding communities in the form of a whimsical Christmas Garden – A place where imagination becomes a reality. From free candy canes to a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, area residents were delighted to get into…
PAULDING – The Paulding Panthers saw the 2018 high school football season come to an end on Friday after a 50-8 loss to visiting Crestview. The Knights scored 16 first quarter points before adding 20 more in the second quarter, taking a commanding 36-0 halftime lead. Crestview then widened the advantage to 43-0 at the…
NAPOLEON – The Lady Archers of Antwerp put up a valiant fight in the Division IV district semifinals at Napoleon High School Monday night but came up short to a very good Ayersville team in four games. The Pilots took the opener in convincing fashion, rolling to a 25-12 victory, before Antwerp battled, rallied and…
By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter HAVILAND – It certainly wasn’t how the Wayne Trace Raiders wanted to complete the home portion of their schedule but with powerhouse Edgerton visiting Raider field, the Raiders knew the task would be difficult. Green Meadows Conference leader, the Bulldogs wasted little time establishing themselves, scoring 22 points in the first…
DEFIANCE – The Antwerp Lady Archers advanced to the district semifinals with a sweep of North Central Thursday night at Ayersville High School. The blue and white nipped the Eagles 25-23 in the opening set of the match before rolling to a 25-12 victory in game two. Antwerp then completed the three-game sweep by defeating…
ANTWERP – Tim Taylor ran for 155 yards and the Antwerp Archers scored 28 straight points to defeat rival Hicksville 28-8 in Green Meadows Conference football action Friday night at Archer Field. After Hicksville’s Zac Brickel scored on a 13-yard run provide the game’s first points, it was all Archers after that. The Aces led…
Taylor Sarrazine, daughter of Michael and Corinne Sarrazine, and a member of the Woodlan FFA chapter was elected at the 89th Indiana FFA State Convention as the 2018-2019 Indiana FFA State Chorus Sentinel. Taylor is excited for the upcoming year as her officer team is a vital part…
PAULDING – Susan Hill Pieper, Librarian and Director of Paulding County (OH) libraries has announced her retirement as of May 1, 2019. Pieper has led the county’s Carnegie library system for over 21 years. Board of Trustee President, Sue Derck shared, “As Director of the Library, Susan was instrumental in the development of a branch…
By: Stan Jordan This picture was taken Thursday, October 4, 2018 by Bryce Steiner with the drone owned by West Bend News, at about 80ft elevation. The occasion being the high school bonfire. The cheerleaders, band, and color guard were all in attendance. I am very glad to show you this picture, because I, and…
Paul Hoverman, Coordinator of Performing Arts for The Van Wert County Foundation and Chancel Choir Director at First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, has announced the rehearsal schedule for the Van Wert Area Messiah Chorus. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, November 4 from 3-5 pm in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 113 W.…
October 13th was a special day for the Antwerp Conservation Club, as they hosted their 2nd annual charity multi gun match. The charity again this year was Toys for Tots of North East Indiana. A multi gun match is unlike most other matches you will encounter, as competitors use pistol, rifle and shotgun in each…
