America is the World Leader in Packaging

“Serving overseas as a small-town boy in America has been intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” —Matt By: MATT’S MISHAPS Overseas, I do a lot of our grocery shopping as many stores do not have parking lots.  It is easiest for me to pick up…

ANTWERP POLICE REPORTS 

On February 8, a resident requested an officer to assist with getting into the residence as it was all locked up. Officer assisted with gaining entrance.  On February 9, a hit/skip accident was reported at the Oasis parking lot. On February 9, a resident from the county reported he lost his wallet at Dollar General.…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt Hammer Down If you’re on Facebook and like local racing, Scott Hammer, the public address announcer at Oakshade Raceway and driver of the #8 Dominator Stock, has a Thursday night racing show with fellow driver and racecar builder Ron Miller. They cover the area tracks, interview drivers, and recap the races. The…

Sherwood Branch Welcomes Mayor to Present on Eclipse

Sherwood Mayor and retired science teacher Dave Weaner will pay a visit to Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St., on March 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to give a special presentation on the Great American Eclipse. The April 8 eclipse will be the last total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous United States until Aug.…

WILDCAT YOUTH 32 ATHLETICS RECEIVES DONATION

Premier Bank recently donated a check for $5,000 to Wildcat Youth 32 Athletics. The funds will be used to renovate the youth baseball and softball field on Glenwood Avenue. “The ballpark on Glenwood has aged and diminished over many years of use. It is a vital asset to the youth teams for practices and games…