Tag: Antwerp

Flash Floods Fill Area

On the evening of Wednesday, April 5 the heavens opened the flood gates and the rains poured down. With light flashing across the sky followed by the booms of thunder, the evening was filled with excitement. For those who have basements, the thrill was probably a little different and they probably cost a lot of…

Nathan Doctor

Antwerp, OH Nathan Doctor, 76, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Friday, April 7, 2017. He was born in Antwerp on August 6, 1940 a son of the late Nathan & Irma (Matzen) Doctor Nathan worked at Phelps Dodge but was most comfortable holding a hammer or a fishing pole. He will be sadly…

The Oasis In Antwerp’s History

By: Stan Jordan The Oasis casts a long shadow in Antwerp’s history. I am proud to tell you about it and what I remember. The building where the Oasis is was built by Henry George back in 1870. He operated a grocery store there and later it was bought out by Shaffer Brothers who added…

Angel Flores

PAYNE, OH Angel Flores, 75 of Antwerp, formerly of Payne passed away at home on April 2, 2017. He was born in Saline, TX on Aug. 2, 1941 a son of the late Guadalupe & Petra (Guerrero) Flores. Angel started Original Red Angel Pizza on July 4, 1974. He loved drag racing, motocross and raising…

Richard Leroy Carr

Richard Leroy Carr, 78 of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville. His family was assisted by Dooley Funeral Home, 202 W. River Street, Antwerp Ohio 45813.

50th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Arend of Antwerp are celebrating 50 years of marriage. James Arend and Joanne Sadoski were married April 1, 1967 at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Temperance, MI by the late Louis A. Komorowski, OSFS, the bride’s uncle. Jim worked as a machinist at Dana-Wehaterhead for 39 1/2 years and retired…

Dr. Daniel L. Underwood

Hicksville, Ohio Dr. Daniel L. Underwood, 62, died Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Born on June 8, 1954 in Hicksville, Dan was the son of George and the late Marjorie (Hobeck) Underwood. Dan was a 1972 graduate of Antwerp High School. He graduated from Otterbein College with a Bachelor of…

Richard Shull

All who knew Richard Shull would agree that he was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was humble, honest, and well respected in his community with a certain sparkle in his eye that was easy to see. A true hero in the eyes of his family, Dick’s devotion to his loved ones was…

Gladys M. Stultz

Hicksville, OH Gladys M. Stultz, 80, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Hicksville, OH. Gladys was born on September 16, 1936 in Paulding County to the late Merton Sr. and Madonna (Franks) Bell On April 16, 1953 she was united in marriage to the late Albert Stultz. Gladys was a…

Shrek comes to Antwerp

Antwerp Local Schools is excited to present the high school musical Shrek on March 10 and 11, 2017 at 7 p.m. and March 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Antwerp Local Schools Auditeria. Cast members include: Shrek – Evan Hilton; Fiona – Mariah Elkins; Donkey – Matthew Dooley; Lord Farquaad – Brandon Laney; Dragons…

Ralph Stephen Fulmer

Hicksville Ohio Ralph Stephen Fulmer, 64, died at home on Saturday, March 4, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born on March 20, 1952 in Hicksville, he was the son of the late Charles and Elsie (Burch) Fulmer. Ralph attended Hicksville High School. He was a long time employee of Dana Weatherhead. Ralph loved being out…