Charles B. “Topper” Holtsberry

PAULDING, OH: Charles B. “Topper” Holtsberry, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his residence. Topper was born on January 2, 1941 in Hedges, OH to the late Russell and Alice (Miller) Holtsberry. On May 14, 1960 he married his wife, Rae Bland who survives. Topper was born, lived his entire life…

 Visit With Dr. Luke

The simple Christmas Story. You have heard it hundreds of times, but it’s new every time you hear it. Seems like every time you read the Bible you see something new. I’m not a scholar, I can simply read. I want to point out that this story actually happened. It is an historical fact. Luke…

Rebuilding my self-esteem 

I am a new creature predestine for greatness. (2 Corinthians 5:17) I am a child of God fully accepted by the Father (John 1:12; Ephesians 1:6) God loves me regardless of how I perform and His love toward me never runs out. (Jeremiah 31:3) My conscience is purged from dead works; I am forgiven and…

ANTWERP POLICE REPORTS

On November 15 – A welfare check was requested on a resident. Additionally on this date, a report was made regarding a sex offense that occurred outside of Antwerp’s jurisdiction. Officers advised the individual to file the report in the jurisdiction where the assault occurred. On November 16 – Officers stopped a dirt bike driving…