A Sunday morning fire broke out at the old Krick Glass Factory, according to Mayor Greg White, at 400 W Wall St near the Paulding Fire Department. The April 24 blaze destroyed the two structures on the lot, and Fire Departments from Paulding, Antwerp, Cecil and Payne all contributed to helping contain the fire. Crews…
Around 1:00 p.m. reports came in of a kitchen fire on W Perry St in downtown Paulding. Paulding Pancake House kitchen fire appeared to be under control, but then they called in the Paulding Fire Department and backup requests for Grover Hill, Auglaize and Scott Fire Departments. The Paulding County Board of Elections building which…
The Antwerp VFW Post #5087 takes pride in their country and their town. They want to support all the local departments that helps keep its citizens safe. Periodically, the VFW collects funds that they then donate to such organizations. On Friday, July 27th, Bob Johnson of the Antwerp VFW donated $500 each to the police…
Payne Fire Chief Leroy Anderson taking possession of the 16 Scott SCBA and Mask, from Terry Schaffer of Warren Fire Equipment. This purchase was made possible from the FEMA Grant the Payne Fire Department received in the amount of 101,620.00. The balance of the FEMA Grant will be used to purchase Turnout Gear.
On Tuesday, January 10, the wind was incredible with strong gusts. Well this was not without ill effect around the area. At Sauder Feeds in Grabill it was noticed on the south end of the manufacturing campus the building housing the trucks was sparking where the power lines coming in to the facility with the…
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…
Fire week with Sparky Mrs.Beth Bauer and Mrs.Kim Walls’ Kindergarten classes from Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary visited the Grover Hill Fire Department in honor of fire prevention week. The students enjoyed climbing in the trucks, getting checked out in the EMS, trying on fire gear, rolling up hoses and visiting Sparky the Fire Dog.…
By: Stan Jordan In April 1880 Antwerp purchased the first hook and ladder truck from Ft Wayne second-handed for $800. In 1920, the first piece of motorized fire equipment was acquired by the village and that is the top picture here, a Model T Ford. In 1933, Antwerp purchased the Dodge fire truck. On that…
Paulding Elementary fifth grader, Brendan Weidenhamer was recognized on Friday, September 16th at a special ceremony held at the school for his bravery during a recent house fire where he, his mother, and grandparents lived. The fire started approx. 2:00 am while everyone was sleeping. Once Brendan was safely outside, he realized his grandmother was…
The day started off so normal in the small Paulding County town. Though there are not too many businesses in Melrose, one that is well known in the region is Uncle Fudd’s Diner. It’s been pleasing to customers for years while also providing jobs. On Friday, April 8 about 10 minutes ’til 2 in the…
There will be a spaghetti dinner at the Scott Fire Department on April 9, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Carryout will be available. The dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and a drink. This dinner will help the Tammy Gibson Memorial Scholarship which is through the Paulding County Area Foundation. Tammy was killed…
The fire that destroyed River Street Market and Antwerp Tuesday, January 26 finished it’s job the week of February 22 when Kauser’s of Paulding completed the demolition and cleanup of the former local grocery store.
Nearly three years ago I wrote a tribute to Kammeyer’s IGA, lamenting the closing of a beloved business. It was a tough time for the owners, long-time employees, former employees, and town residents. Fortunately, the store reopened shortly after under a new name and new ownership. So for a short while, Antwerp continued to enjoy…
