Tag: Antwerp

Antwerp Chamber Sponsors Chalk Walk 2016

The Chalk Walk is back for the 2016 Antwerp Day in the Park sponsored by the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce. Jeff Crabill is the chair of this event. He has 2’x 2′ boards that are available for artists to paint & have displayed at the Day in the Park, chalk will be out that day…

Maxine E. Ramsier

Antwerp, OH Maxine E. Ramsier, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Vancrest of Antwerp. Maxine was born in Antwerp on November 12, 1919, a daughter of the late Jessie (Ruger) and Floyd Stevenson. She farmed with her husband Aldon, whom she married September 23, 1939. Aldon passed away October 7, 2001.…

Saturday Morning with the EMS

By: Stan Jordan Last Saturday was the big Cleveland Street Ribfest. The time that I was there was very enjoyable. Mother nature put an end to the fun way too early as it started to rain in earnest about 3:00 p.m. But actually this column is about the EMS anyway. The EMS was serving pancakes…

Dr. Mowery’s Open House Welcomed in Antwerp

It’s been seven years since Dr. Sarah Mowery started with Dr. William Bricker in Antwerp and Paulding. She bought the practice from Bricker in November and has been serving the community ever since just off Cleveland Street. Over the last several years it has become painfully obvious to Mowery that there needs to be updates…

The Hoosier Burn Camp Softball Tournament

Antwerp Ball Association’s ball fields played host to the annual Hoosier Burn Camp Softball Tournament that took place on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19. The teams increased from seven last year to 10 this year. The funds raised will make a big difference for what the camp can provide the campers. Hoosier Burn…

Weather update from Paulding County EMA

*** Moderate Risk of Severe Thunderstorms this Evening *** *** Potential for Heavy Rainfall Overnight *** Timing of Severe Weather Tonight: Starting after 8 PM for points east of I69 and starting 10 PM for points east of I69. Significant tornadoes are possible south of U.S. Rout 30. Widespread damaging winds with gusts in excess…

Justus Seymour Hand

Antwerp, OH Justus Seymour Hand, 95, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville. Justus was born in Paulding on August 10, 1920, a son of the late Maude Ethel (Egger) & Jay Andrew Hand. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Seymour…

Honor Flight Donations

Since January, Paulding Putnam Electric Employees have been raising funds for Honor Flight. June 4th the employees revealed they had raised just over $140,000. Just prior to the June 4th announcement, the following groups made donations to help accomplish the completion of the fundraiser. The amount raised will go to sponsor two full flights out…

Antwerp Good News Club at Riverside Park Pavilion

The Antwerp Good News Club is hosting a 5-Day Club at the Riverside Park Pavilion in Antwerp, June 20-24 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come out and bring a friend for a time of Bible lessons, songs, great games, fun activities, memory verses and prizes. Good News Club is a non–denominational children’s Bible Story…

VFW Foundation Donates for Tennis Court

Ray DeLong represented the Antwerp VFW and presented a check from the VFW Foundation on Wednesday June 8 to the Antwerp Rotary Club, who is taking charge of rebuilding the tennis court near the Antwerp City Hall. This project that the Antwerp Rotary Club has been working on is costing $26,500. This tennis court has…

Unveiling of Local Dentistry in Antwerp

On Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sarah J. Mowery, Family Dentistry will be unveiling the new state-of-the-art facility with an open house. New and existing patients are welcome to attend this event. There will be tours, snacks, door prizes and Q & A with the friendly team. 301 South Main St,…

Violet Hughes

Antwerp, OH Violet June Hughes, 82, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at Vancrest of Antwerp. Violet was born in Hicksville, Ohio on April 26, 1934, a daughter of the late Ella (Gustin) and Vernon Stevenson. She worked at Dallas/Fort Worth Bank, U.S. Rubber, Woodburn Diamond Die &  Patton Electric. She enjoyed bowling,…