HARLAN, INDIANA: Oliver Jay Stieglitz passed away suddenly Thursday morning June 29, 2017 at the age of 89. Oliver was born April 16, 1928 in Gridley, IL, the son of George and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Stieglitz. His family moved to a farm in Harlan, IN, in 1932 and he resided in that area the rest…
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“The Local Eagles”, and other thoughts – Stan Jordan
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The local eagles By: Stan Jordan Yes, our local eagle nest, just east of town, was destroyed by a violent wind storm on the night of November 28th. I don’t have anything to report on that, for sure, but this is what my readers have told me. A few days ago a man, about four…
Smith – Steiner
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Kimberly Ann Smith and Jarrison William Steiner were married on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. They celebrated with family and friends on Saturday, January 7, 2017 with a reception hosted by the groom’s family. Kimberly is the daughter of Camilla Smith of Antwerp, OH, and Doug Pier of Monroeville, IN. She is a senior at Antwerp…
The Pocock Block – Stan Jordan
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By: Stan Jordan The other day a lady asked me what the word “Pocock” meant on the building on the west side of Main Street in the second block. The Pocock brothers, John and Emmett, had a grocery store on the corner where the Hometown Pantry is now located. That was in 1887 and the…
The Mad Ants INVADE the MAC!
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On Monday, December 19th, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in their 10th season will be coming to Antwerp. The Mad Ants will be at the McLaughlin Athletic Center next to the Vancrest of Antwerp and the Essen House Restaurant. The Players and Coaching Staff of the Mad Ants will be having a free Fundamentals Clinic…
