Divine Mercy Catholic Parish of Paulding County celebrated their Vacation Bible School the week of July 20th in Antwerp. On the 2nd day of the program, the students learned about some of the great gifts God gives us. Students also learned about how each of us can be a gift to others. One way the…
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Antwerp Day in the Park Schedule!
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Antwerp EMS hosts pancake & sausage breakfast The Antwerp EMS will be having a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday August 8th prior to the Day in The Park. We are raising money for gear and equipment for the Antwerp EMS personnel. The breakfast is a free will donation and includes pancakes and sausage, coffee…
Antwerp Announces Gem of the Year: Bill Fish
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Every year the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce selects an outstanding member of the community based upon the entries provided by residents. This year Bill Fish has been selected for the 2015 Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Gem of the Year. Bill is actively involved in the community — from the school to the city works. You…
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
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“Randall Smith” called out by Bob Habern. “Randall Scott Smith” The roll call took place in complete silence. Though others responded, Randall does not answer. Bob, District Disabled Veteran’s Commander Chapter 54, calls again, louder this time, “Petty Officer, Second Class, Randall Smith”. After a short delay Sheriff Jason Landers stands and answers, “Petty…
Hearts & Hands Collecting & registering for Antwerp School Supply Project
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Ball games are winding down, the cicadas have begun to buzz, and school supplies have been put upon the shelves at most of your big box stores (and here at Antwerp’s Dollar General!). Hearts & Hands is actively gearing up to supply Antwerp school children with their necessary supplies through Being God’s Hands: The School…
Big Boy$ Toy$ Car Show steamy success!
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The sun was bright, the air was dry and the cars of the Big Boy$ Toy$ Car Show were proudly on display down South Main Street in downtown Antwerp on Saturday, July 25. Cars from all over the area were brought in for car lovers to admire. Some of the vehicles were older and while…
James (Jim) A Roberts
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Antwerp, OH James (Jim) A Roberts, 86, of Antwerp passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital. Born in Payne, on November 1, 1928, he was a son of Rosa (Boyer) and Fredrick Roberts. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Tona (Marquis); 4 sisters & 3 brothers. Jim is…
Myah Lynn Halker
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Antwerp, Ohio Myah Lynn Halker, passed from her family into the arms of Jesus on July 21,2015. She is survived by her loving parents, Nicole (Culler) & Todd Halker; sister, Alexis all of Antwerp; grandparents, Penny & Bruce Russell and Vickie (the late Patrick) Halker all of Paulding and great grandparents, Lucille Culler of Sherwood,…
Antwerp Day In the Park!
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Chalk Walk offered again at Day in the Park Artists young and old are invited to “paint” in chalk during the Day in the Park, August 8, 2015 in Antwerp. This year’s theme for the Chalk Walk is “Here’s Antwerp”. So, what does this mean? Use your imagination… what is your image of Antwerp? Children…
Some Action Around the Train Site – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; Antwerp Activities in the Near FutureBy: Stan Jordan This information was given to me by Judy Jordan Copsey about her father. It is a court document from 1945, about an Atrocity on the prisoners’ train he was on. “For the War Crimes Office Judge Advocate General’s Department – War Department United…
Kids Closet 2015 School Clothing Give Away
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Sheyenne and Shohawna Shepherd are shown going through a closet to look for items for the Kids Closet 2015 school clothing giveaway. Members of Girl Scout troop 20526 are organizing this event. Donations of gently used school clothing for kids in preschool through grade 12 will be accepted at the new Branch Christian Fellowship Church…
Womack – Ganger
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Craig and Jeanette Womack, of Antwerp, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kendra Michelle, to John Edward Ganger III, the son of John and Dessie Ganger, of Antwerp. The bride elect is a graduate of Antwerp High School and IPFW with a bachelor’s degree. She also obtained an Associate degree in physical…
Heritage Park Receives National Award for Quality Care
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Heritage Park is the recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The award will be presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). “Heritage Park has demonstrated its commitment to providing quality care and I…
