MARION – Senior Luke Crilly kicked a 28-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Woodlan Warriors to a Class 2A Semi-State 15-14 victory over top-ranked Eastbrook and send his squad to Saturday’s state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Warriors, who will make their second championship appearance, will play at…
Tag: 2017
Paulding County Election Results are in!
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Paulding County Election results were delayed due to a technological issue with the internet but are now resolved and the West Bend News has posted them below. The PDF will be the highest quality and easiest to print if needed but the JPGs will be more easily readable for some devices. res
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Celebrates 50/500
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 3497 County Rd. 424 in Antwerp, Ohio, is celebrating what they have termed the “50/500.” The present church building was erected and completed in September 1967, making 2017 a marker of 50 years of ministry at the present location in the Antwerp community. Further, the 500th anniversary of…
Kiwanis Program Shares Uber-Like Service in Van Wert, County
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Kim Bruns (right), NW Ohio Area Manager of Liberty Mobility Now, spoke at a recent Kiwanis meeting in Paulding. Liberty currently serves Van Wert County as a rural and small urban Mobility as a Service MaaS) provider. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Liberty connects individuals with safe, reliable transportation partners. Customers…
Woodburn Kenn Feld Group Holds “Kids Day Of Play”
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The Kenn Feld Group, John Deere Dealership in Woodburn, Indiana, recently held their annual “Kid’s Day of Play” for area children to enjoy. The Woodlan FFA Chapter assisted with the “Kids Day of Play”. Members of the Woodlan FFA Chapter alongside the Kenn Feld Group employees, helped with the different kid-friendly stations. Children stared in…
Letter To The Editor
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Too Much Whine Why are dimms the only ones who feel they can spew out outrageous insults to whomever they please when incidences do not coincide with their political beliefs ? We have a group of fascists showing up to quell someone’s free speech and these fascists come ready for battle. They bring bottles filled…
Purduettes To Perform
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Purduettes, the renowned Purdue University female vocal ensemble, will perform at VincentFest Sunday, September 24 at 2 p.m. in the St. Vincent De Paul School gym at 1502 E. Wallen Rd. There is no admission fee. A free-will offering will be taken to help pay expenses to bring the Purduettes here from West Lafayette. Known…
MVNU Employees Recognized for Service
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Faculty and staff members at Mount Vernon Nazarene University were honored for their years of service at the annual University Dinner on Monday, August 21, 2017. During the event, President Henry Spaulding reminded attendees that as the new academic school year begins, administration, faculty, and staff have “good work to do and that we have…
Antwerp Local School Staff On Local News
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On Monday, August 21st, before the start of the first day of school for students, WANE TV visited Antwerp Local School as part of its Back to School feature. Reporter Chris Darby interviewed Dr. Marty Miller, Mr. Travis Lichty, Mrs. Amy Hammer, and Mr. Drew Altimus. Their interviews aired live on the station and then…
Vantage Welcomes New Staff Members
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Engagement Announcement
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Amber Busch, daughter of Bret and Theresa Busch of Oakwood and Jeffrey Derck, son of Tim and Lisa Derck of Antwerp will be united in marriage on September 2, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance, Ohio by Father Randy Giesige. Amber is a 2006 graduate of Paulding High School and graduated with a…
Archers Rally For Win In Season Opener
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In the 2017 high school football season opener, the host Archers of Antwerp started the season in style with a come-from behind 32-28 victory over Montpelier Friday night. Keaton Altimus led the way for the blue and white, throwing for 384 yards to pace the Antwerp offense. Josh Poulson was Altimus’ top target, hauling in…
Antwerp Cheerleading Takes Second
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Antwerp Middle School cheerleading squad, coached by Mrs. Alicia Hook, got a second place finish at the Defiance County Fair Cheerleading Competition on August 23, 2017.
