Tag: Antwerp Ohio

Youth present Christmas story at Mt. Calvary

The youth of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp led the December 17 Sunday service by presenting the Christmas story and gospel message under the direction of Kyle Zartman and Ryan Zuber.  Church services are held every Sunday at 10:15 am; education classes  at 9:15 am. Rev. Mark Peters is the pastor for the congregation.…

Raymond Gross

ANTWERP, OH: Raymond Gross, 92, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at The Manor, Antwerp.  Ray was born in Dry Hill, Leslie County, Kentucky on January 13, 1931, a son of the late Verna (Callahan) and Clayton Gross. Ray was a friend to everyone he knew. He was a loving husband, father…

MILITARY HISTORY IN PAULDING COUNTY

By: Mark Holtsberry  Frederick F. Johnson was born in Antwerp, Ohio in 1883. The son of James L. born December 31, 1858 in Ohio and Carrie S. (Goshorn) Johnson born in 1864 in Ohio. Her father, Andrew Jackson Goshorn, was a Civil War Veteran who served with 147 Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  Anyway, I went down…

Bowling With the CountrySide Kids

By: Krandon Crites, DHI Media 4-H Writer On December 2, 2023 the CountrySide kids had the opportunity to go bowling at Pin-A-Rama lanes in Antwerp for their annual Christmas party. If you would like to check them out, they are located on 207 Daggett St, in Antwerp, OH. The kids were divided into eight groups,…

Sue Jordan

ANTWERP, OH: Sue Jordan, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her home.  Sue was born in Defiance on January 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Margaret (Bakle) & Delbert Jeffery. Sue cherished moments spent with her family camping, celebrating holidays, and pursuing her passions in genealogy, scrapbooking, gardening, and cooking.…

Military History in Paulding County

By: Mark Holtsberry Hosea Gerald Hummell was born in Antwerp, Ohio January 25, 1897. The son of Leroy, born in Ohio, November of 1873 and Catherine (Doyle) Hummell, born in Ohio, December of 1874. This couple was married June 30, 1894 in Paulding, Ohio.  By 1900 the Hummell family was living in Antwerp. The family…

Stolen Vehicle Recovered/Suspect Apprehended

Antwerp, OH – On Sunday, November 26, 2023, around 8:35 P.M., Deputies were searching for a stolen vehicle on Kroos Drive in the Village of Antwerp. The vehicle was stolen from Waterford, Michigan, and its location was reported to the State Highway Patrol.  A deputy sheriff observed the vehicle and attempted to stop it on Kroos…

PAULDING COUNTY RECYCLING ROUNDUP

I cannot believe that we’re into October already! It’s so beautiful out as I traverse the highways and byways of our beloved Paulding County. I don’t know about you, but the leaves seem extra spectacular this year.  It’s been a full two years since Erie Recycling went out of business and I can, with all…

This week on PCBW: Matt Moore of The Upper Nine

Our new guest on Paulding County Business Weekly is Matt Moore. Matt and his wife Mandy are the owners of The Upper Nine golf simulator. The new business is located in the upstairs of a downtown Antwerp building.  Listen in to hear how the business came about and the discussion of what entrepreneurism can look like in…

Ignite Dance Academy Open House & Ribbon Cutting

The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce welcomed Allison Banks, owner/operator of Ignite Dance Academy to the Antwerp business community Saturday, September 16, 2023 with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Ignite Dance Academy was hosting an Open House that morning for the community and dance students to tour the facility and talk with the instructors. Pictured above are…

Nila Dunderman

ANTWERP, OH: Nila Dunderman, 84, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her home.   Nila was born in Ft. Wayne on November 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Velma (Guethe) & John Leslie. On December 26 1954, Nila married the love of her life, Larry and started their life together. She became…