Rep. Phyllis Pond Steps Down

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Speaker Bosma Statement on Rep. Pond’s Resignation STATEHOUSE – “It is with a heavy heart that I announce Rep. Phyllis Pond’s decision to resign as a member of the House of Representatives. Due to her recent diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis, Rep. Pond has formally notified me and has determined it necessary to resign effective Oct.…

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Sophie Mae Pfister

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ROCKFORD, OHIO: Sophie Mae Pfister, age 92 died Thursday, August 29 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford, Ohio. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Eli and Emma Helen (Gerber) Pfister. She was a self employed hairdresser; a former member of the National Hairdresser’s Guild; Rockford Chamber of Commerce; Shanes Crossing…

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Dick Dunderman

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Antwerp, OH Dick Dunderman Richard Ray Dunderman,  82 of  Antwerp passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. Dick was born in Antwerp on July 21, 1931 a son of the late Raymond & Bessie (Donat) Dunderman. Dick will be remembered most as Antwerp’s Police Chief. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a member…

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Tipton – Schneider Engagement

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Wayne and Jamie Tipton of Defiance, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne, to Zackary Andrew, the son of Gerry and Kay Schneider of Westphalia, Michigan. The bride elect is a 2005 graduate of Paulding High School and a 2007 graduate of Owens Community College with an associate’s degree in dental…

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Gustoso Sweets light up in Antwerp

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GustosoA new store just opened in Antwerp on Monday, August 12. It’s called Gustoso Sweets LLC. They are a full-service bakery – specifically sweet baked goods. Delicacies include donuts, cookies, muffins, coffee, tea, cinnamon rolls, fritters, bread, etc. All of the goods are baked or made fresh daily and the jelly donuts are injected first thing in the morning.

Al and Jen Manella decided to open the store a while back when they saw the Antwerp’s grocery store – River Street Market – was going to open again. Al talked with Doug Bragg, owner of River Street Market, and it was decided to open the previously closed bakery.

The new full-service bakery will be open Monday through Saturday from 6 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 6 AM to 2 PM.

Al has much experience in the restaurant business. He and Jen also own the Subway in Hicksville. They have been operating it for the past 10 years.

Stop in at Gustoso’s located at the River Street Market and have a fresh treat! If you have questions give Al a call at 419-258-0771.