Leonard Leroy Wilks, 99 of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Vancrest of Hicksville. Leonard was born in Cedarville, on November 29, 1921, a son of the late Catherine (Barton) and Noah Wilks. He grew up on a farm where he enjoyed working with his family. He went on to factory work. Leonard…
Tag: Ohio
Military History in Paulding County
by
•**FINAL UPDATE** Trooper Shot and Injured during traffic stop on I-75
by
•FINDLAY – A trooper from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 75 which ended with a trooper shot and injured, and the suspect at large. On October 6 at approximately 11:05 p.m. a trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2016 Chevrolet Black Suburban, with Michigan…
FACTS ABOUT PCHD HEALTH LEVY
by
•Antwerp Police Report
by
•September 14 the Antwerp Police Department received an order of arrest for a resident. The person was arrested and transported to the jail. September 14 a resident reported an adult male, two children, and a paddle boat missing. The officer investigated and found everyone to be safe at home. September 16 an alarm went off…
MATT’S MISHAPS
by
•“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” – Matt CANINE ENCOUNTERS Heading out the front door to go on a morning run helps me set the pace for the day. When Stateside, my wife and I enjoy running…
JPHS FESTIVAL OF TREES
by
•The John Paulding historical society started an annual event many years ago and the tradition continues. The Festival of Trees started with only a few trees but over the years has grown into a showcase of beautiful trees, displays, memory tree , delicious food and a time to revisit old friends and make new friends. …
Robert P. Phlipot
by
•SHERWOOD: Robert P. Phlipot, age 93, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance., OH. He was born January 12, 1928 in Paulding, son of Leonard and Ilo (Noggle) Phlipot. On January 12, 1971 he married Evelyn Gotsth who preceded him in death on March 1, 2006. He retired in 1990 from McDonald Construction, and…
Know the warning signs of suicide
by
•By: Jennifer Dempsey, Prevention Specialist, PASS September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In 2018, 1,836 Ohioans died by suicide and in 2019 suicide was the second leading cause of death in Ohio residents aged 10-34. These statistics prove how important it is to be educated about the characteristics and warning signs of suicide. So many…
Leinard Mobile Home Park – an Exceptional Place to Live!
by
•The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce spotlight for September is Leinard Mobile Home Park at 103 Frank Leinard Parkway Co Rd 424 Antwerp, Ohio. The mobile home park has been a stable center in the Antwerp community for many years. The farm ground on which the mobile home park stands today was first farm ground that…
State Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Paulding County
by
•PAULDING – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday at approximately 6:40 p.m. on State Route 613 west of Township Road 159, in Brown Township, Paulding County. Troopers determined Patricia S. Billingsly, 48, of Columbia, Tennessee, was driving a 1999 Plymouth Voyager van when it went off the left…
Antwerp Presbyterian Church Serves Community for 150 years
by
•150 years ago a group of ministers from Defiance and Hicksville together with several Presbyterian residents of Antwerp met in the Antwerp Methodist Church and organized the Antwerp Presbyterian Church. Dedication was Nov 7th, 1875. The first Presbyterian Church was located on West River Street. It was a brick structure and housed the congregation until…
John Paulding VFW Post 587 Gives $5k to Caring & Sharing Food Pantry’s Building Fund
by
•On Sept. 8, 2021, the Paulding VFW Post 587 presented the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry a check for $5,000 toward their new building on 318 N. Walnut Street in Paulding. The new 3,900-square foot facility will include space for stock storage, client shopping, office and a client enrichment space. The Paulding VFW supports the…