Category: Community

Show-Stopping Illusion: Win A Vehicle From Mike Super

Mike Super has astonished millions of people with his craft, including the Hollywood elite. He will now amaze the Northwest Ohio Region at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Mike’s ever-growing popularity has garnered him many prestigious awards and honors, including being the only magician in history to win a…

Sheriff Anounces Death Investigation in Payne

August 15, 2015 Payne, Ohio—At 10:25 a.m. this morning, deputies responded to a call of an unresponsive male at 202 East Townline Street in the Village of Payne. Once on scene, deputies discovered Cary Parsons, age 50, deceased in his kitchen. Paulding County Coroner Dr. Joseph Kuhn and the Payne Police Department are assisting this…

Broughton Redneck Jamboree was Jammin’

This is the 10th anniversary for the annual Broughton Redneck Jamboree set right in the center of town. It seemed as if the whole town turned out on such a pleasant Saturday evening. The festivities took off with a balloon release of about 300 balloons. The flag raising was then conducted by veterans Dan Wilder,…

The 2015 Antwerp School Reunion

The MAC gym hosted the Antwerp School Reunion on Saturday, August 8. Classes since 1942 were there having fun and carrying on with friends from the past and present. In the picture above you will see the classmates that graduated 40 years ago in the class of 1975. Once upon a time the thought of…

2015 Harlan Days Raffle Winners!

The Harlan Days Committee is happy to announce the 2015 Harlan Days Raffle winners. Again this year, over 2,500 raffle tickets were sold and we were able to give away the 2015 Chevy Spark! The following are this year’s winners: 1st – Chevy Spark – John Alexander (pictured) of Monroeville 2nd – 40” TV –…

Water Tank Raising in New Haven

Wessler Engineering worked with the City of New Haven, Indiana on a tank raising project at their Ryan Road water storage tank. Project Stats: Tank Capacity – 500,000 Gallons Tank Diameter – 56 Feet Original Tank Height – 135 Feet New Tank Height – 179 Feet Date Raised – May 28, 2015 Height to Overflow…

Wetli’s Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. William Wetli, of Antwerp, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. William Wetli and Helen Wiesehan were married July 23, 1955 at the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Antwerp, with Father Schill officiating. The couple has three children: Steve (Sis) Wetli, Dan (Patty) Wetli of Antwerp, and Michael Wetli of Fort Wayne, IN. They…

Are You in Favor of Legalizing MJ in Ohio?

Secretary of State Certifies Signatures for ResponsibleOhio Marijuana Constitutional AmendmentOhio Secretary of State Jon Husted today certified that petitioners seeking to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2015 ballot have collected 44,185 additional, supplemental signatures. This number joins the 276,082 valid signatures the group submitted on June 30, 2015 for a total of 320,267…

Postal Service to Issue Elvis Presley Stamp

Elvis Presley will be commemorated on a Forever stamp as the sixth inductee into the Postal Service’s Music Icon Series. “Elvis is a natural addition to our Music Icon Series,” said Postmaster General Megan Brennan. “His life and talents are an incredible story. Spanning from his humble beginnings in a Tupelo, Mississippi, two-room house to…

Aug. 12 Soil Health Field Day Promotes Agricultural Evolution

Soil Health Partnership hosts Harlan event to share environmental, economic benefits of best practices (ST. LOUIS) – Providing food, fuel and fiber for a growing population without harming resources for future generations is one of agriculture’s greatest challenges. But the nation’s farmers are a resourceful lot, with many embracing innovative technology and practices to achieve…

The Jubilees to Perform in Concert at Rockford Belle

On Saturday, August 15th, the Rockford Belle, at 135 Market Street, Rockford, OH will host gospel music entertainers, The Jubilees for a heartwarming appearance. Their purpose in singing is to present to all they meet, Jesus Christ, and trust you will make Him your own personal Savior and friend!” Attend this exciting musical performance at…