Paulding County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). EFSP is a federally funded grant program that is administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Paulding County will receive $3,829 for Phase 33 (2016) and $3,888 for Phase 34 (2017) to supplement…
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Antwerp Local School Back In Session
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Antwerp Local School started its 2017-2018 school year on Monday, August 21st. Administrators, teachers, and staff welcomed students back in a big way, as students walked the red carpet to enter the building and then received Archer Pride bracelets before going to their classrooms.
Engagement Announcement
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Amber Busch, daughter of Bret and Theresa Busch of Oakwood and Jeffrey Derck, son of Tim and Lisa Derck of Antwerp will be united in marriage on September 2, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance, Ohio by Father Randy Giesige. Amber is a 2006 graduate of Paulding High School and graduated with a…
Archers Rally For Win In Season Opener
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In the 2017 high school football season opener, the host Archers of Antwerp started the season in style with a come-from behind 32-28 victory over Montpelier Friday night. Keaton Altimus led the way for the blue and white, throwing for 384 yards to pace the Antwerp offense. Josh Poulson was Altimus’ top target, hauling in…
The Impact of Concussions Explored at Lifetree Café
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The physical and mental toll of concussions will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Thursday, August 31 from 7 :00 – 8:00 p.m. The program, titled “Concussions: A Former NFL Player Speaks Out,” features a filmed interview with former NFL tight end Ben Utecht, who suffered five confirmed concussions during his career. “My concussions, as…
Oakwood Homecoming 2017
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The Oakwood Homecoming has been the happening thing over Labor Day weekend for 98 years. This year there will be a ‘Groovy Homecoming’ in Oakwood as they remember the 60’s for the weekend theme. Volunteers work tirelessly to compile a schedule that will include annual hometown favorites while trying to incorporate something new each year.…
RaIders Keep Black Swamp Trophy
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Last year, the Raiders barely pulled off the win, and this year, before the game even started, Paulding hoped that it might end up a close game again. Neither team was able to grab points in the first period. In the second quarter, Paulding fell apart. The Raiders ran all over the Panthers with a…
New Principals at Antwerp
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The board meeting started on August 16 for Antwerp Local Schools. Dennis Recker gave the Vantage report. Vantage starts on August 21st. There are 21 kids enrolled at Vantage from Antwerp. The quarterly distribution was received and why there were higher receipts. The income was: $1,063,395.82; and the expenses were: $642,211.95 and the interest on…
Antwerp Rotary Golf Outing Winner
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The winner of the Antwerp Rotary Golf outing was Paulding County Hospital Team #2: Gene Olwine, Mike Priest, Steve Boroff and Eugene Bitler. The Antwerp Rotary Club would like to give a big shout out to all the participants and sponsors who made this outing a great day and a great fundraiser.
Kids Closet 2017
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Kids Closet 2017, a school clothing drive and giveaway, was recently held. Kids Closet was organized to help make back to school time a little easier for local families. Paulding Elementary School generously provided the use of their gym for the giveaway. Kids Closet would not have been possible without the clothing, cash, and other…
The Echos of Stone and Railroad Street
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By: Stan Jordan As I sit here at my desk and look out at the busy corner of S.R. 49 and River Street my mind has taken me one block south to the corner of South Main and Stone Street. The years gone by of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s are kicking up a…
State Fair Award Winners
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The 2017 Ohio State Fair took place July 26th through August 6th. The 12 days were filled with livestock shows, still project judging, food vendors galore, live demonstrations, parades, concerts, shows, and a lot more. Paulding County was represented by 48 youth showing both livestock and still projects. 16 of these youth returned home with…
Kayak Raffle Winner
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The Antwerp Rotary would like to congratulate Kayak raffle winner Cassie Rogers from Hicksville. Shown here are Rotary president elect Twila Demongeot; winner, Cassie Rogers; and past president Don Oberlin. Much appreciation to everyone who purchased raffle tickets that helped make our park restroom renovation and improvement project possible.
