By: Kimberly Smith A new year could mean a lot of various things to different people. It is perhaps a moment in time that betokens a fresh start and new beginning. Opportunities have a tendency to arise, and desires seem to be impassioned by a contemporary focus on set resolutions or goals. Some people may…
Category: Community
Antwerp defeats Edgerton at Rt 49 Tournament
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On a cold, windy and rainy evening right after Christmas on Monday, December 28, the boys basketball tournament at Hicksville began for the Route 49 teams. Those included in the tournament were Antwerp, Hicksville, Edgerton, and Edon. In the girls tournament, Hicksville came out on top when they defeated Antwerp in the championship game. Edgerton…
Dr. Gray Retires from Local Practice
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On Wednesday, December 30 the Antwerp community along with those from the Paulding County area thanked and appreciated Dr. James Gray for his work at the physicians’ office on Buffalo Street in Antwerp. Since the 1980’s Dr. Gray has served the area. For many years there was not a practice in the Antwerp village and…
EDP Donation Makes Grand New Year for BB
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The Paulding Hospital and the community has been greatly blessed by the Bargain Bin of Paulding County. The Hospital Auxiliary has been working hard on the third location since it’s original opening in 1962. Currently, the facility is housed at 118 Perry St. near the corner of Cherry Street in Paulding, Ohio. The Bargain Bin…
New Antwerp Providers Coming in January
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Nicholas Pfleghaar, D.O. will be starting in January at the Antwerp site of Primary Care Associates of Paulding. Dr. Pfleghaar was active in the honors program as a pre-med student at Bowling Green State where he graduated Cum Laude. He went on to earn his degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Ohio University Heritage…
Raiders Monopolize Court Over Pirates
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The Pirates of Continental high school ventured west to compete in the Palace of the Wayne Trace Raiders on Tuesday, December 22nd. The Raiders started the game strong leading in the first quarter 17-10. The Pirates battled back in the 2nd half topping 9 points by the half time buzzer while Wayne Trace only ticked…
Chattanooga shooting victims awarded with purple heart
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By: Donovan Klein – 21Alive; Eric Dutkiewicz -21Alive On December 16, the Navy announced that the Purple Heart will be awarded to the four Marines and one Sailor who were killed and the Marine who was injured at the July 16 attack in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Lance Cpl. Squire Wells, Staff…
Warriors vs. Raiders!!! Coaches vs. Cancer!!!
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In sports action, the Wayne Trace Raiders will be traveling across state borders and into Warrior territory to wage battle against the Woodlan Warriors. This epic basketball face-off will begin tonight, Tuesday December 29, 2015, at 6p.m. with the Varsity Girls starting and the Varsity Boys to follow. As well as just being friendly competition,…
Sweet Win for Antwerp
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The Antwerp Archers took on Ayersville on Thursday, December 17 at the home court. It was a very good game all the way around for both teams of the Green Meadows Conference. The third quarter had the Archers with a nice lead, but the Pilots slowly eroded that and by the fourth quarter they were…
Ryan Finishes at Antwerp School Board
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The meeting began December 17 with an introduction of many guests who were recognized. Craig Riddell, who is running for this congressional district, is in attendance. He is running against Tony Burkley in the 87th house district for the Republican Primary. Cohen Hitman was the elementary champion for the school-wide spelling bee. He won on…
GRABILL EYE CENTER PARTNERS WITH CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
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A surprise gift from Grabill Eye Center has boosted Christian Community Health Care closer to their Emergency Funding Campaign goal of $31,200.00 by December 31st. The healthcare clinic, located in downtown Grabill, has experienced a serious shortfall in their budget this winter and is working hard to raise the funds needed for clinic operations. CCHC…
Christmas Wishes Filled at Paulding’s Food Pantry
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This time of year can be one of the most difficult for many families. Funds can run tight trying to get friends and family what they want and maybe there isn’t enough left over for basic necessities like food, let alone gifts. There are groups who come through and work hard to ensure that people…
New Haven Defeats Woodlan
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The Boys Varsity game competed at New Haven with the Bulldogs easily defeating the Warriors in the December 14 game by 17 points. Scorers of the Game: New Haven – Moore 3, Stevenson 14, Westrick 9, Gardner 8, Upshaw 7, Towns 20, Workman 12, Free Throws – 18/24 Woodlan – McCarter 2, Fancher 12, Weiss…
