Purduettes, the renowned Purdue University female vocal ensemble, will perform at VincentFest Sunday, September 24 at 2 p.m. in the St. Vincent De Paul School gym at 1502 E. Wallen Rd. There is no admission fee. A free-will offering will be taken to help pay expenses to bring the Purduettes here from West Lafayette. Known…
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Antwerp Cheerleading Takes Second
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Antwerp Middle School cheerleading squad, coached by Mrs. Alicia Hook, got a second place finish at the Defiance County Fair Cheerleading Competition on August 23, 2017.
Antwerp Rotary Golf Outing Winner
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The winner of the Antwerp Rotary Golf outing was Paulding County Hospital Team #2: Gene Olwine, Mike Priest, Steve Boroff and Eugene Bitler. The Antwerp Rotary Club would like to give a big shout out to all the participants and sponsors who made this outing a great day and a great fundraiser.
Cutie Pie Contest Winner
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Congratulations to The Cutie Pie Contest Winner, Abigail Marie Miguel. Abigail won zoo passes to Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo from Antwerp Chamber and Photo session with Memories by Tawnya Photography. The proceeds goes to the Rotary Park project. The Cutie Pie Contest was held during the Antwerp Day in the Park on August 12, 2017.…
4TH ANNUAL RAW RUN
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The Defiance AmVets Post 1991 in Defiance, OH will host the 4th Annual R.A.W. (Returning American Veterans) Run on Saturday, August 26, 2017. As we are all aware, returning American warriors do not have the resources available to help them and their families upon their return from service. Government resources are stretched thin, if there…
Day in the Park at Antwerp
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It was a beautiful day for the Antwerp Day in the Park for 2017. It was nice to see the crowds along the street and the parade this year was exceptionally long. This year the Gems of the Year were Tim and Brenda Copsey. It was nice to see them with all the work they…
Harlan Days: Another Great Year!
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It was the 70th Annual Harlan Days Fair that began this year. Harlan Days is known for its full crowds at the Parade, giving away t-shirts constantly and, of course, the famous Harlan Days Grilled Chicken. The main events started on Thursday, August 3 with the Midway Rides starting and the food tent opening. This…
Pickle Ball Seminar Big Success
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Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and over thirty people attended the introduction of pickle ball to Antwerp, August 1, at the Antwerp tennis court. Tim and Lisa Derck and family gave a background on the game, explained rules and gave instructions, assisted by Tony and Kay Langham. All those…
DARE To Keep Kids Off Drugs — & Lots of Fun!
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On Monday, July 31. Lots of young people with Sheriff Deputy Nick Mendez and several area Dare program sponsors work to have a fun kids day at the Paulding LaFountain Park. This event went on all day long starting at 10:00 in the morning and going till 3:30 in the afternoon. All kinds of games…
Day In Park Coming, August 12
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The Antwerp Chamber continues to meet for planning its next event for village entertainment. The annual Day in the Park will be held August 12 with a parade going down Main St. starting at 10 AM. Festivities following at the East Side Veterans Park will include: rides for the kids, face painting, bands, dancing groups,…
Sherwood Homecoming
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Homecoming at Sherwood took place on Saturday, July 22. Many people from around the area drove over for the parade and the events downtown. Along with the Fire and EMS departments, the veterans came through next, businesses such has Sherwood Bank, Harts Machine shop and several churches, driving a Late 1920’s Ford Model T, were…
Free Concert By Fort Wayne Community Band
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Fort Wayne Area Community Band will present a free concert Tuesday, August 8 at Foellinger Theater in Franke Park. Downbeat is 7:30 p.m. Assistant conductor Susan Jehl has chosen a varied program of music to fit the concert theme of Time Travel. Included are Crooner’s Serenade, Fort Wayne Bicentennial March, Gettysburg, Community Band March, The…
John Paulding Historical Society Chicken BBQ
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The John Paulding Historical Society will be hosting their annual Chicken BBQ by Port-A-Pit on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Serving and/or pick-up will begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue to 7:00 p.m. This year we are hosting a Cruise-In just for the fun of it! Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Come on out…
