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…
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Santa Coming To Antwerp
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This is the time of year where the children start getting excited about Santa, and he starts to make his rounds to hear from the children on what they want him to bring them. On Saturday, December 17th, Santa will be in our area! He will be at the Antwerp Fire Station to see 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…
Hicksville resident & Wayne Trace Teacher Patricia Hart was recently Named Teacher of the Year by Greater FW Business Weekly magazine
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Hart taught Spanish at Antwerp Local Schools for eight years beginning in 1990. She is currently in her first year in the Wayne Trace school system, again teaching Spanish. Prior to winning the award, Hart had never heard of the magazine and only found out about its existence when she learned that she had won.…
Let it Snow! — Freezing Temperatures and More Snow on the Way
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The first winter storm hit Paulding County, on Sunday. Snow fall ranged from 5” to the southern portion to as much as 8” in the northern region, with some rain mix near the Van Wert County line, later on into the night. Local Law enforcement in the area reported some vehicles off the roadway, but…
Christmas Lights Up Antwerp
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Antwerp officially opened up the Christmas season this year on Thursday, December 1st at the Green Way Park next to the Antwerp City Hall. The recently rebuilt tennis court was the stage for the high school concert and show choirs to perform for all who came down to see the tree -lighting cermony, and get…
Edith Florence (Goldthwaite) Lloyd
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Edith Florence (Goldthwaite) Lloyd, 102, of Antwerp, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at St. Anne’s Edith was born in Lafayette, Indiana on August 24, 1914, the daughter of Francis and Eleanor (Van Oss) Goldthwaite. She held many interesting jobs during her long life, including building torpedoes to help the war…
Lady Archers Defeat Panthers
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Paulding travelled to Antwerp for the second game of the season. The Lady Archers had previously defeated Edon the evening before. Antwerp dominated the first half of the game while Paulding was on top the second but not enough to turn the deficit around from the first half. The top scorer for Antwerp was Hope…
Dennie McMichael
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Antwerp, OH Dennis Lee McMichael, 59, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Vancrest of Antwerp. Dennie was born in Hicksville on April 3, 1957, a son of the late Ruth (Bryan) and John “Gaylord” McMichael. He never knew a stranger and was loved by everyone he befriended. Dennie is survived by his…
Erma Lee Smith
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ANTWERP: Erma Lee Smith, age 83 passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016. She was born July 17, 1933 in Kentucky, the daughter of the late Willie and Clara (Collins) Callahan. She married Richard O. Smith who preceded her in death on February 24, 2001. She retired from Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp, after 25 years of service.…
Doris Mae Williamson
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Doris Mae Williamson, 83 of Antwerp passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Van Wert on Nov. 20, 1933 a daughter of the late Glenn & Gertrude (Edwards) Mohler. Doris was a valued employee at the Antwerp Local School and the Antwerp Exchange Bank, but being a…
Clarification On Open Burning
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As reported in the Defiance Crescent News on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. It was noted that the Village has open burning hours until 5:30 p.m. during the week and on Saturday and Sundays at 8:00 a.m. Please note this is NOT CORRECT. Discussion was held during council meeting on Monday, November 21, 2016 that the…
Dennie Lee Baker
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Antwerp, OH Dennie Lee Baker, 61 of Antwerp passed away at home on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 after a 4 year battle with Multiple System Atrophy. He was born in Hicksville on Jan. 12, 1955 a son of the late Charles & Betty (Madden) Baker. Dennie worked at Dana Weatherhead for 25 years, loved being…
