The 2017 high school volleyball season opened on Saturday with a battle of Paulding County rivals hooking up in Antwerp as Paulding made the trip to the northwest corner of the county. When the ball hit the floor for the final time of the night, it was the host Lady Archers wrapping up a 25-20,…
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Pickle Ball Seminar Big Success
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Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and over thirty people attended the introduction of pickle ball to Antwerp, August 1, at the Antwerp tennis court. Tim and Lisa Derck and family gave a background on the game, explained rules and gave instructions, assisted by Tony and Kay Langham. All those…
Day In Park Coming, August 12
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The Antwerp Chamber continues to meet for planning its next event for village entertainment. The annual Day in the Park will be held August 12 with a parade going down Main St. starting at 10 AM. Festivities following at the East Side Veterans Park will include: rides for the kids, face painting, bands, dancing groups,…
John Paulding Historical Society Chicken BBQ
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The John Paulding Historical Society will be hosting their annual Chicken BBQ by Port-A-Pit on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Serving and/or pick-up will begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue to 7:00 p.m. This year we are hosting a Cruise-In just for the fun of it! Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Come on out…
Christmas in the Park
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“Christmas in the Park” Saturday, November 26 & Sunday, November 27 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN; FREE Admission and refreshments Activities for the Entire Family: Delight in horse-drawn wagon/carriage ride – 26th 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 27th 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Experience the “Streets…
It’s Party Time!
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Woodlan reporter Katilyn Burns: Halloween is always a fun and scary endeavor. Witches and ghouls roam the streets asking for sweets. You might even spot a zombie or two shuffling down the sidewalk. Do you think your monster getup is the most terrifying? Or do you believe that your princess ensemble is the most beautiful?…
Trunk or Treat Invitation
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Come dressed in costume ready to play some games and have some fun, Sunday, October 25th from 3 – 5 p.m. in the parking lot across from First United Methodist Church on Central Avenue for “Trunk or Treat.” The youth of First Church will host the games and parishioners will open their trunks. Games, Prizes,…
Golf Results
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GMC High School Golf CHAMPIONSHIPS The GMC Golf championships were held at Ironwood Golf Course in Wauseon on Friday, September 25, 2015 Boys Team Scores: 1st Tinora 348; 2nd Fairview 352; 2nd Hicksville 352; 4th Wayne Trace 354; 5th Ayersville 531; 6th Edgerton 374; 7th Antwerp 392; 8th Holgate 403 Golfer of the Year: Cole…
Senior Center and the Fall Elections – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan On today’s mission, we were to go to the Stuttgart, Germany area. Some of the free-French told us there might be a launching pad area over that way for the German V-2 Rocket that is causing so much trouble for the English at London. For the first 300…
Broughton Redneck Jamboree was Jammin’
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This is the 10th anniversary for the annual Broughton Redneck Jamboree set right in the center of town. It seemed as if the whole town turned out on such a pleasant Saturday evening. The festivities took off with a balloon release of about 300 balloons. The flag raising was then conducted by veterans Dan Wilder,…
Harlan Days 2015!!!
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2015 HARLAN DAYS THEME CHOSEN: “Celebrate Freedom”; Harlan Days Children’s Parade!; Harlan Days Kiddie Tractor Pull2015 HARLAN DAYS THEME CHOSEN: “Celebrate Freedom” ‘Celebrate Freedom’ is the theme that has been chosen this year by the Harlan Days Committee. For 68 years, Harlan Days has been one of the best area festivals for the whole family!…
Blood donors’ summer fun
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This summer, the American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks are partnering to thank those who come out to donate blood or platelets at select blood drives with a free Cedar Fair theme park ticket. Donors also have special access to additional discounted tickets. Two dollars from every discounted ticket purchased will be donated…
Make Exercise Fun, Not a Chore
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The Nurturing Well: By Jill Starbuck For some people, the thought of exercise makes them sweat before they’ve made their first move. Whether it’s because they are out of shape, out of time, or just hate exercise, they forgo it. Once in a while, they may attempt it, but the attempt is halfhearted or performed…
