There will be a Pickleball Clinic at the Antwerp tennis court on August 1st, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. This is a free introductional session that is open for adults 18 to 99 years young! No equipment is needed for this session. Come enjoy the beautiful refinished tennis court…you just may become addicted to Pickleball!!!
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Local Resident Graduates From Highway Patrol Junior Cadet Program
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A local resident completed training today for the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Junior Cadet Program held June 25-29, 2017 at the Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus. A local resident, Koleton Porter, was one of 40 Junior Cadet participants selected from applications submitted by young men and women who attended Buckeye Boys and Girls State…
Rootbeer Stand Ribbon Cutting
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The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce celebrated a Ribbon Cutting with the new owners of the The Rootbeer Stand on a rainy morning, July 10, 2017. Matt & Stacy Hopkins have been operating and recently purchased The Rootbeer Stand since the season began in March. After many scheduling conflicts, the Chamber was able to officially welcome…
50th Wedding Anniversary
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Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knapp, of Antwerp, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 22nd. On July 22nd, 1967, Steve Knapp married Sue Bradway at the Harlan Church of Christ. Officiating the ceremony was Max Timbrook. Standing with Steve was his best man, (the late) Larry Basset and standing with Sue, as maid-of-honor, was…
Do You Know A Real “Gem”?
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The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is looking for someone who YOU think is the real “Gem” for the 2017 Antwerp Day in the Park’s Gem of the Year. Do you know someone who is civic minded or is making our community a better place? Someone who lives in the Antwerp School District and is not…
Antwerp Conservation Clubs Celebrates Independence Day
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On July 1st, the ACC held a picnic and 4th of July Celebration. The evening started with a great meal. Club members prepared hamburgers and hot dogs. Those attending were asked to bring a dish to share and their lawn chairs. It didn’t take long for a wall of tables to be filled with a…
Lego Collection Featured For The Month Of July At Antwerp Library
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The Antwerp Branch Library Branch of the Paulding County Carnegie Library has a display case where we feature something new every month. For the Month of July, Garey Conley and his Children Lucy, Simon, Nora and Hope have shared their Lego Collection with us. Stop in and take a look at their awesome creations. Call…
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Men of Song
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The Lutheran Men of Song provided special music for the worship service at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp on June 25. Selections included “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, “Salvation to Us Has Come” and “Go Now in Peace.” A picnic lunch complete with ice cream sundaes was enjoyed after the service. Mt.…
Larry Mansfield
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Antwerp, OH Larry D. Mansfield, 55, of Antwerp passed away at home Thursday, July 6, 2017. Larry was born in Paulding on April 21, 1962 He served in the U.S. Marines and was a ASE Certified Mechanic at Heckley Automotive, Woodburn. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Antwerp Larry loved working on…
The Cecropia Moth By Stan Jordan
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This picture of the Cecropia Moth was taken here at the West Bend News. Charlie Jones brought this moth in to show its size. There are a number of species of the giant silk moth, native to our area. In late May or June, the adult Cecropia moth emerges from the cocoon. Their wing span…
21st Century Community Learning Grant Awarded
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Western Buckeye Educational Service Center in partnership with Antwerp Local Schools, Paulding Exempted Village Schools, and Lincolnview Local Schools was awarded a 21st Century Community Learning grant from the Ohio Department of Education. They are currently wrapping up year two of a three year grant. The after school program runs during the school year, but…
Essen House Gets Update
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The Essen House Restaurant in Antwerp, Ohio recently installed a new sign. They have been working on a new layout for the sign with a designer in California, Maura McCarthy. The sign was manufactured by West Bend Printing in Antwerp. Essen House Manager, Sharon McLaughlin recalled how her customers helped her with ideas for the…
More News On The Badger
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By: Stan Jordan Yes, there are badgers in the area, they are not plentiful, but there are some here. They are extremely fast and shy, and you are lucky to see a live one. If you do see one, he is always running for cover. He will dive into his hole or a catch basin…
