By: Jeff Abbott Jay County pounded out 10 hits and scored 11 runs to beat Woodlan in ACAC boys’ baseball at Warrior Field. The top three in the batting order scored 7 runs for the Patriots and had 5 of the hits, including a 2-run home run by Levi Long. Lead-off batter Shawn Kitzmiller scored…
Category: Community
Antwerp Hires New Super and New English Teacher
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Since Pat Ross announced her upcoming resignation the Antwerp School Board has been looking to fill the position for the 2015-2016 school year. They selected Dr. Martin Miller from over 20 candidates applied for the Superintendent position to be left open after Pat Ross retires. Dr. Martin Miller was born and raised in Paulding County…
River Street Market celebrates 2nd Anniversary
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River Street Market in Antwerp will be celebrating its 2nd Anniversary the first of May. Many improvements have been done to the store. In the first two years, we have accomplished so much. Gustoso Sweets has opened the bakery. What a great asset to the community! They accept custom orders and their amazing baked goods…
Paws for a Cause
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Paws for a Cause was a huge success thanks to the Friends of the Paulding County Dog Kennel. This 2015 Community event raises money for the Paulding County Dog Warden Office. This ensures the county’s dogs are properly taken care of and makes it easier to find homes for the dogs and their owners. In…
Community Memorial Hospital Receives Five Star Patient Experience Award
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For the second time in one week, Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) of Hicksville, Ohio has earned a Five Star rating for outstanding patient experience. Healthgrades awarded CMH the Outstanding Patient Experience Award. This award signifies CMH is among the top 15% in the nation with the highest overall patient experience scores. Healthgrades is an independent…
Donkey Ball Has Fantastic Fun Time
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The stage was set for Donkey Ball at the Paulding Gym on Tuesday, April 28. The game was delayed when the donkeys were late after the vehicle was driving from Canton. All the teams had a great time on the backs of donkeys. The game was specifically put on as a fundraiser for the junior…
Paws for a Cause
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Sheriff Jason K. Landers will be participating in the upcoming “Paws for a Cause” event. “The community’s support of this event has been great and should be a fun time,” states Sheriff Landers. “Paulding County Dog Warden Jared Renollet has been fortunate to have volunteers assuring the county’s dogs are properly taken care of and…
Divine Mercy Receives Donation of Music
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Pictured here is Mrs. Stoller’s 3rd and 4th grade class with Mr. John Morse. Mr. Morse generously donates his time weekly to teach the 3rd through 6th grade classes about musical instruments. Students are taught a lesson about the instrument, given a history of its use, and given an opportunity to play the instrument. Today’s…
EACS BOARD HONORS ACADEMIC ALL-STATE ATHLETES
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At a recent board meeting, the Board of School Trustees along with Dr. Ken Folks, Superintendent honored the Academic All-State Fall athletes. To receive this distinguished All-State award, an athlete must have played in 70% of games this season, have a minimum of a 3.40/4.0 or 9.1/12.0, and a minimum SAT of 1660 or a…
Rotary Club to Sponsor Exchange Student
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The Antwerp Rotary Club learned they will be hosting an inbound exchange student from Germany for the 2015-2016 school year. “Hanne” (pronounced Hannah) arrives in August and will reside with three different host families during her stay. The club is also sponsoring Derek Reeb as an outbound student from Antwerp School who will be traveling…
“Woodburn Thrives” Announced at Banquet
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The Woodburn Chamber of Commerce had a fantastic evening on Thursday, April 26 at the American Legion Post 377 on Main Street. This is the first annual banquet the chamber put forth for the members. Kevin Heckley of Heckley Auto gave the Invocation and following that was the dinner for all invited. The entertainment was…
Frustrated Mom! –Ask Me… Miss C!
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Dear Miss C, I am a parent of a very willful teenage girl. She is 14, thinks she knows it all and is very stubborn. I have looked online for things to try with her, but mostly what I find is how to deal with stubborn toddlers. My girl is beyond that, and I am…
Rockford Belle to Feature Versatile Music Artist Bob Wurst on April 25
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Bob Wurst, of Toledo, OH will be appearing in concert on April 25 at 7 pm, doors open at 6pm at the Rockford Belle, 135 Market Street, Rockford, OH. For more than 40 years, he has been engaging audiences by performing country music, 50’s and 60’s rock ‘n roll, and classic music from the likes…
