PLANNED AEP POWER OUTAGE TUESDAY, AUGUST 12TH 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. AREAS AFFECTED ARE: ERIE, W. WASHINGTON, W. CANAL AND BUFFALO STREETS. AEP WILL TRANSFER WIRES TO A NEW POLE ON S. ERIE BUT THESE AREAS WILL BE WITHOUT POWER DURING THE TRANSFER If inclement weather on Tuesday, August 12th, they will transfer wires…
Category: Community
Antwerp’s Day in the Park
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it was a beautiful day for a large crowd!The day of events began with the parade traveling north on Main Street with the Antwerp Police Department leading the tour. Barry Delong introduced each parade participant as they worked their way towards the Riverside Memorial Park. The Archer Band performed and Paulding High School band participated…
Broughton Redneck Jamboree: A Happening Place!
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August always brings about the annual festival in Broughton. I talked with many people and there were people from Paulding, Van Wert, Antwerp, Payne, Oakwood and many more, who came out for the 9th year of this hoedown festival! There were many people enjoying the food at the town hall, sharing in the fellowship of…
Welcome to Antwerp’s Day in the Park!
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A fun community day in one of the most beautiful, children oriented park in the area.By: Stan Jordan This year, 2014, the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce has set together what they think will be the best ever Day in the Park. The Chamber President, Nancy Lichty, tells me they have contacted lots of vendors and…
DARLINGTON HOLIDAY WAREHOUSE ANNOUNCES A NEW 2ND LOCATION ON COLISEUM BOULEVARD
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Darlington Holiday Warehouse of Fort Wayne, Indiana is expanding its efforts by opening a new, 2nd location at 615 West Coliseum Boulevard on the north side of Fort Wayne. The 42,000 sq. ft. store will officially open for business on Wednesday October 1, 2014 which is also the opening date for the existing Darlington Holiday…
Fred Kammeyer named Antwerp’s Friend of the Chamber
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Friend of the Chamber is an award introduced by the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce and this year the award was given to Fred Kammeyer. The award is was given posthumously as Mr. Kammeyer passed away in 2002. Fred was born near Woodburn in 1921 on State Road 101 next to the Maumee River. Fred was…
Antwerp Recognizes Gem of the Year
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This year Doug Bragg was selected by the voters of Antwerp as the Gem of the Year! Most people who live in Paulding County probably know Doug or at least knows of his businesses. He was selected because of how much he has put into the community — creating jobs, and services. Doug graduated from Antwerp…
Neal – Wetli Engagement Announcement
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Dan and Patty Wetli of Antwerp, Ohio announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ellen Christine Wetli to Craig Thomas Neal, the son of Karen Terdoslavich of Chesapeake, Ohio. The bride-elect is a 2006 Antwerp High School graduate, a 2010 Miami University graduate with a bachelor degree in Biochemistry, and a 2014 graduate…
Paulding County Hospital Foundation 5K Partner with Bargain Bin
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The annual Paulding County Hospital Foundation Strides for Scholarships 5K will be held on September 6, 2014. This year the Foundation has decided to partner with The Bargain Bin organization to contribute to the building fund for their brand new building that will be located in downtown Paulding. A portion of every entry will go…
Antwerp’s Oasis Will Reopen Soon – After Fire
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Late Last evening, August 5th, a fire started in the backside of the building in the apartments above the Oasis Bar and Grill in Antwerp. Fire Departments from Hicksville and Payne were called in to assist at the scene. Doug Bragg, owner of the Oasis, said “The Fire Departments did a great job of targeting…
Wayne Trace Cheerleaders start their competition season with success!
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On August 2nd the Wayne Trace Cheerleaders competed at the Lincolnview Cheerleading Competition where they took second place in the Varsity Division. It was great Saturday for opening the 2014-2015 season! Sunday they traveled to The Ohio State Fair where they took First Place in the Small Varsity Division. They also were crowned Grand Champions…
2014 9th Annual Broughton Redneck Jamboree
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The 9th Annual Broughton Redneck Jamboree is set to take place on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Broughton Town Hall from 4:00-11:00 p.m. Below is listed the schedule of events. Bring your lawn chairs, covered dish, table service and beverage and enjoy an evening of fun for everyone. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 4:00 – Jamboree…
Drivers: Watch for Stopped School Busses During New School Year
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It’s easy to forget over the summer the importance of safety.With the new academic year approaching for Ohio students, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to be alert for stopped school buses that will soon be on the road again every weekday. Extra patience and attention will help make a safer school year…
