Category: Community

Fry – Smith Engagement

Wendy and Mike McKeever of Antwerp, OH announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Fry, of Antwerp to Brandon Smith, of Paulding son of Bonnie Smith of Paulding and Leonard and Tami Smith of Fort Wayne, IN. Jamie is currently employed at First Financial Bank. Brandon is currently employed at Cooper farms. The couple will…

WOODBURN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI HOMECOMING

WOODBURN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI HOMECOMING Saturday, July 20, 2013 Members of the Woodburn High School Alumni returned to Woodburn for the annual Day In The Park on July 20, 2013, and gathered in the Community Center. There was much chatter and laughter as old class members reminisced about their High School days and also caught…

Reid – Cross Engagement

We would like to announce the marriage of Nathan Robert Cross and Hillary Rose Reid. Nathan is the son of Bob and Marsha Cross, and Hillary is the daughter of David and Toni Reid. The wedding will be at the United Methodist Church in Antwerp, Ohio on Saturday September 28th, 2013. Nathan graduated from Antwerp…

P.C. Sheriff: Procedures Were Followed

On July 3, 2013, a shooting incident involving Deputy Gary Hook from the Allen County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office took place in Paulding County, Ohio. The investigation has been completed by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau. The investigation revealed Deputy Hook did properly follow Office Policy and Procedure and no charges will be…

Ruich – Lucas – Engagement

Chrissy Ruich and Tyler Lucas will tie the knot on August 3, 2013 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Chrissy is the daughter of Ron and Cindy Ruich of Fort Wayne, IN and Tyler is the son of Jeff and Lorie Lucas of Antwerp, OH. Chrissy is a registered nurse at Parkview Health and will…

Moore – Eddy Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Chet Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Eddy are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Cheryl Kae Moore and Aaron William Eddy. The couple will exchange vows on a beach front ceremony in Grand Haven, MI on August 10, 2013. The bride to be is a 2006…

2013 Woodburn Day in the Park

The Woodburn Day in the Park started off Saturday morning at an early breakfast with the Lions Club Donuts. The parade and the horse shoe tournament followed. Businesses and organizations from all over where there to start the morning off including: Woodburn Outdoor Power, Woodburn Lutheran School, Many of the churches, Allen County Sheriff’s Office,…

Morningstar – Coppes Engagement Announced

Jennifer Naomi Morningstar, daughter of David Morningstar and Iris Hammond and James Ryan Coppes, son of Steve and Karen Leatherman will marry on August 10, 2013 at Zion Methodist Church, Grover Hill, OH at 4:00 p.m. Ryan works for Liechty John Deere and Jennifer works cleaning houses. The couple reside in Oakwood, OH.

Gustin – Barr Engagement Announced

Sandra Gustin and Robert Barr are excited to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Eric and Amy Gustin, of Zulu, Indiana. She is a 2008 homeschool graduate and is currently employed by Vision Investment Group Inc. The groom-elect is the son of Frank and Susanna Barr, of Pierceton, Indiana.…

Record Carp Caught in Ohio

New Ohio State Record Carp (Bowfishing Division) Certified A new Ohio record carp taken by bowfishing has been certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee. The new state record carp, weighing 53.65 pounds, was caught by Patrick Johnson of Toledo, Ohio in the Sandusky County portion of Lake Erie’s waters. Johnson…