I liked going to the girls volleyball games. They push hard and power through, jump high, slamming the ball, and diving to save the ball. It’s not just about the game but about the teamwork. No one player can save the game from a loss, no matter how good they are. This is why you…
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Woodlan Moves on In Football Sectionals
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The Warriors went to Noble County to take on Central Noble for the first game of the tournament. Woodlan just came off an undefeated regular season with the win against the previously undefeated Adams Central Jets. The game made Woodlan look unstoppable as the Cougars only scored 7 points to the Warriors 42. For the…
Antwerp Boys Move on to Regionals
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The Antwerp boys Cross Country traveled to Ottawa-Glandorf headed by coach Cord Ehrhart for the District competition on Saturday, October 24. The Archer team with Sam Williamson, Erik Buchan, Brian Geyer, Evan Hilton, Matt Dooley, Drake Gerken, and Chase Gerken landed the 4th place slot to ensure their position at the Regional competition next weekend…
Real Life “Catch Me If you Can”
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It’s not Tom Hanks or Leonardo DiCaprio who star in this local story of similar situation to the movie, “Catch Me If you Can” based on a real life story of fraud, deceit and crime. And, luckily, it didn’t take years to catch these suspects! On Thursday, October 22 around 4:00 p.m. Antwerp Police Captain…
Wayne Trace Stumbles to Hicksville at Home
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A bitterly cold night began the evening for Wayne Trace vs Hicksville football game at the Raider Field. The seniors for the home team were announced: Gabe Wobler, Noah Stoller, Luke Miller, Austin Winebrenner, Scott Wenninger, Corey Davis, Clint Sinn, Connor Arend, Justin Speice, and Austin Kuhn. The first quarter began with the Aces scoring…
Woodlan Finishes Undefeated Season
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The Woodlan Warriors, after taking on the Jets Friday night, wrapped up their regular season with the first time since 1973 of no losses. The is the longest no loss season on record and the game was close 20-21. Both teams entered the match undefeated and the Jets had not even been scored on…
Sefton Retirement Open House
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Vicki Sefton, GenFed Branch Manager to retire after 19 years of service It is with mixed emotions that we plan a retirement celebration for Vicki Sefton who has been with GenFed since 1997. Vicki has managed both the Bryan and Antwerp Ohio branches throughout her tenure. Please join us on Wednesday, October 28 at the…
Strickland Addresses Candidates in Paulding
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The Fraternal Order of Eagles was opened to the public on Tuesday, October 13 for the Democratic Party of Paulding County to host the 2015 Meet the Candidates. Many guests were there for the dinner provided and to meet the candidates and hear the issues that are on the ballot this November. Frances Strickland gave…
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry York 25th wedding anniversary
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Jerry and Ruth York will be married 25 years on October 27, 2015. They were married at Antwerp Lutheran Church October 27, 1990. They have a wonderful blended family of six children, twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one on the way. They live in Antwerp and are going to Frankenmuth, MI to celebrate.
Trunk or Treat Invitation
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Come dressed in costume ready to play some games and have some fun, Sunday, October 25th from 3 – 5 p.m. in the parking lot across from First United Methodist Church on Central Avenue for “Trunk or Treat.” The youth of First Church will host the games and parishioners will open their trunks. Games, Prizes,…
Trooper Injured When Motorist Strikes Patrol Car
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MELROSE– A Trooper assigned to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was one of two injured when a vehicle struck a marked patrol car while the Trooper was assisting a stranded motorist. On October 19, 2015 at approximately 11:26 am, Ray J. Mullins, 79, of Oakwood, was driving east on State…
Holy Smokes! Williamson Breaks Record by 30 Seconds
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The sun was shining, the air was crisp and cool, and the eight schools of the Green Meadows Conference all converged in the Welcome Park in Grover Hill on Saturday, October 17th. Amongst the hoodies, blankets, hand warmers and gloves, the runners were all warming up for a good day of racing. After the shedding…
Woodburn volunteer fire dept. visits Woodburn branch library
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In recognition of Fire Safety Week Monica and Zack from the Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department visited the Woodburn Branch Library Friday, October 9. They talked about what to do if you have a fire at your house and they showed the children all their equipment they wear when they go out to fight a fire. …
