Category: Community

Woodlan Stumbles Against Antwerp

Hammer sets milestone, Antwerp wins, Woodlan struggles for victory.The game started at Woodlan with the Archers crushing the Warriors in the first two sets on Monday, September 15. It didn’t look like Woodlan would be able to deliver much of a challenge in the next set. The Woodlan girls didn’t give-up and decided it was…

Antwerp Falls to Paulding on Parent’s Night

Both teams played well, impressing their fans.The football game at Paulding began the night with the boys walking down the 50 yard line, introduced to the crowds with their parents. The Panthers were competing in the second ever game against Antwerp and this time at their home turf. It started off with Paulding receiving the…

Defiance Patrol: 2 Crashes, 1 Fatality

Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash Sherwood – The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash at approximately 5:20 PM within the intersection of Buckskin Road and Openlander Road in Mark Township, Defiance County, near the village of Sherwood. A 2006 Pontiac Torrent driven by 53 year old Dawn Murphy of Toledo was westbound…

Lady Raiders Defeat Ottoville in Fifth Set

It was a close game between on Wayne Trace and the Ottoville girls on Thursday, September 11. The match took place at the Palace following the Raider JV wins 28-26, 25-22. The varsity match Volleyball finished with Wayne Trace over Ottoville 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 23-25, 15-11 Wayne Trace Leaders: Mackenzie Swary (15-15 serving, 47-51 passing)…

Payne’s AEB Facility Prepares to Open Doors

Antwerp opened its branch in Payne several years ago and with the growth it has had, the board decided to build a new structure. Working with the Payne Chamber of Commerce the bank received prime location for the servicing of its customers in the Payne area. The Payne Branch will be closed September 11-13, while…

See the Volleyball Results From Around The Area

New Haven Falls, Woodlan Picks up win, Antwerp takes Paulding County Tournament, Ayersville wins.Every year Paulding, Antwerp and Wayne Trace volleyball teams get together to compete for the title of county champion. This year the games took place at Paulding on Saturday, September 6. Antwerp finished after winning against both the Raiders and the Panthers.…

Defiance Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash

DEFIANCE – The Defiance Post of the State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash which occurred September 7 at approximately 1:00pm at the intersection of Steinmaier Road and Harris Road. A 2004 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Micayla Fitzsimmons, age 22, of Defiance, Ohio, was eastbound on Steinmaier Road. A 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, driven…

Picnic in the Park in Antwerp to benefit Youth Center

On Sunday, September 14 at 12:00 Noon, the Antwerp Ministerial Association will be sponsoring a Picnic In The Park to benefit the Antwerp Community Youth Center. After church gets out, everyone in the community is welcome to gather together in the Riverside Park for a good chicken dinner made by The Country Chef. If you…

September is Safe Driving Awareness Month in Ohio

Van Wert – September has been designated as Safe Driving Awareness Month in Ohio, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to do their part in keeping roadways safe by driving defensively, while never driving distracted or impaired. The Patrol is also encouraging motorists to always buckle up. There is simply no disputing…

Annabelle Weisgerber Breaks Defiance HS Golf Record

At the Antwerp Girls Golf Invitational at Pond-A-River Golf Course on Tuesday, September 2nd Annabelle Weisgerber, senior at Defiance High School, broke the 9 hole golf record for the school. Last year she had broke the 18-hole record, and her final season set the 9-hole new record of 36. Her parents are Mary & Jack…

Returned to You Opens New Location

Nobody likes Collection Agencies right? You might not be able to get past how likable Anne is. Anne Reinhart began her collection work over eight years ago with Barb’s Check Cashing Service. Since then she has gained experience from working at Van Wert County Hospital working for their collections department. Returned to You Opened in…

Cottrell – Sensibaugh Wedding Announcement

Stanley (Rick) and Pam Alford alongside Gary Cottrell of Antwerp, Ohio would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Kelsey Ruth Cottrell to G. Blaine Sensibaugh, son of Timothy and Beth Sensibaugh of Fort Wayne, Indiana Blaine is a 2007 graduate of Bishop Luers High school and a 2012 graduate of IPFW with…