Wedding plans have been announced for Steven James Bok, son of Robert & Anita Bok of Antwerp, and Robin Renee Diers, daughter of Judy & (the late) Ned Diers of Pleasant Hill, Ohio. Steven is a 2004 graduate of Antwerp High School, and graduated from Defiance College in 2008 witha Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He…
Grover Hill Elementary Class Lists 2017-18 KA: Mrs, C Miller Adkins, Mia; Ames, Jax; Beining, Brenna; Caldwell, Chantz; Carlisle, Tegan; Clark, Landyn; Coffman, Calvin; Crosser, Tibby; Howell, Jordan; Hurles, Landen; Jackson, Journey; Kohorst, Remmington; Mabis, Jocelyn; Miller, Gracelyn; Miller, Griffin (Griffy); Noffsinger, Carter; Reader, Brooklynn; Schnipke, Zoey; Shoup, Jaydon; Sinn, Tylan; White, Traiden; KB: Mrs.…
Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and over thirty people attended the introduction of pickle ball to Antwerp, August 1, at the Antwerp tennis court. Tim and Lisa Derck and family gave a background on the game, explained rules and gave instructions, assisted by Tony and Kay Langham. All those…
The above picture from wikipedia shows that the American Badger is native to northwest Ohio. Yes, there are a few around, but they are nocturnal somewhat and are shy and never stray far from their hole in the ground, so you don’t see them very often. The American Badger is a significant predator of snakes,…
By: Sue Knapp For this year’s Gem of the Year, the Antwerp Chamber has chosen a couple. A couple that has done a marvelous job in reusing something old to make something new for our community. Let’s talk a little about Tim and Brenda Copsey… Saturday mornings the Van Crest of Antwerp’s parking lot is…
Note: This press release is from Sheriff Jason K. Landers. Today’s paper, being delivered shortly, was already printed last night before the notice came through and still reads Powell being at large, though the circumstances has now changed. This evening at approximately 6:00 p.m. information developed by law enforcement officers determined Branden Lee Powell was…
Tina Huebner, 60 of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Tina was born in Hicksville on May 29, 1957. Many would remember her from the Greenhouse Effect and Woodburn Diamond Die. She was devoted wife, mother, grandmother & member of Antwerp VFW Post 5087 & St. John…
Bethany Rose Reinhart, 24, of Antwerp passed away suddenly Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was born in El Paso, TX on January 29, 1993. She was an Antwerp High School graduate and obtained her B.S. from Wright State. She taught at Sylvan Learning Center, Vandalia & taught religion at St. Albert the Great, Dayton, worked…
11:00 – Opening ceremonies; National Anthem by Audrey Feasby • Mayor Ray DeLong will give the opening address 11:00 – Johnny Tin Caps from the Fort Wayne Tin Caps will be in the park 11:15 – Flag Retirement Ceremony by Antwerp VFW Post #5087 and Antwerp Scouts 11:45 – Gem of Antwerp introduced 12:00 – Indiana…
By: Stan Jordan Back in 1989, I and my brother in-law Ray Gross went to Florida bass fishing for a couple of weeks. His wife, my sister Grace, was still working and at the Paulding County Hospital. We did not have reservations at the fish camp on Lake Istapoga so we stayed at a motel…
On Wednesday, July 19 the Antwerp School Board met together to discuss the upcoming school needs. Bob Herber opened the meeting with the visitor Bryce Steiner present from the West Bend News. The June 29 minutes were accepted. The budget over the next two years will be flat. Transportation funds were cut by the state.…
The Antwerp Chamber continues to meet for planning its next event for village entertainment. The annual Day in the Park will be held August 12 with a parade going down Main St. starting at 10 AM. Festivities following at the East Side Veterans Park will include: rides for the kids, face painting, bands, dancing groups,…
By: Stan Jordan The North American Badger is somewhat similar to the European Badger. He is found in western and central United States, northern Mexico and southwest Canada. The American Badger ‘s habitat is open grasslands with available prey such as mice, squirrels, ground hogs and small rodents. The badger’s family includes weasels, otters, ferret…
