Hearts & Hands 2015 School Supply Project was a success. “Once again we were able to provide full supply lists for every Antwerp family who came to us. We could not do this without the support and giving by our businesses, churches, and community members,” says Courtney Shull (Hearts & Hands Founder). Though, the hope…
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In God We Trust – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters, Ol’ #9, The Methodist Church and Parsonage, The Memorial in Rennes FranceIn God We Trust By: Stan Jordan Back in 1941-42, I was a senior at AHS. One of my teachers, Mr. Wilbur Carter, taught American History – one of my favorite subjects. The world was in a turmoil at that…
Miller City falls to Antwerp in HS volleyball
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Antwerp beat Miller City on August 27th: 25-11, 25-9, 25-15 Archer Leaders: Rachel Williamson – 12 kills, 1 ace, 1 block Emily Derck – 26-26 serving with 2 aces, 3 kills, 5 digs Kiana Recker – 11-11 serving, 2 aces, 4 kills, 10 digs Sidney Barnhouse – 18-19 serving, 3 aces, 1 dig Sydney Sheedy…
Twin Oaks UMC Upcoming Events
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Twin Oaks United Methodist Church will sponsor two special events during the Oakwood Homecoming weekend, to be held at Twin Oaks UMC Fellowship Hall, 200 Main Street, Oakwood: Friday, September 4, from 7 to 9 PM features a FREE “Kids Fun Night” that will include face painting, fun activities, movie and snacks. Parents & families…
Paulding County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 9/2/15
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This 2nd day of September, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, Mark Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Warrants documented as 218848 through 218909 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A…
Defiance Post Investigating Fatal Crash
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Bryan – The Defiance Post of the Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle fatal crash which occurred on Saturday August 29, 2015, at approximately 5:40pm, on US 6, near milepost 13, in Williams County. A 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by Amy Bibler, age 32, of Findlay, Ohio, was westbound on US 6.…
Ken Conkle and His Garden
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By: Kimberly Smith Last year, around the beginning of spring, a citizen of Antwerp who goes by Ken Conkle started a community garden for himself and the community of Antwerp. I couldn’t help myself but to wonder why he spontaneously grew a garden… so why did he? Mr. Conkle has a burning passion and has…
The Maumee River Raft Race
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By: Stan Jordan The Advance Chassis’ 2015 Regatta on the Maumee was a blast this year. There was plenty of water in the river and no one had to portage. Just sit with your feet in the water and drift along. Dan said there were three rafts, five kayaks, and three canoes. A total of…
Help was On the Way! – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters, Horse-power Holiday; Tractor-Pull at Hicksville Fairgrounds, Hotels & Boarding Houses in Old AntwerpThe Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan We took off this morning on dawn patrol and we headed over towards Germany, Ruhr Valley. That is the Pittsburgh of Germany. Many factories, foundries, and defense plants. We were up about…
Richard L. Stroup
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MELROSE: Richard L. Stroup, age 79, died Sunday, August 23, 2015. He was born June 2, 1936 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Viola (Beard) Stroup. On October 17, 1959 he married Janet P. (Schlegel), who survives. He was a US Army veteran during the Korean War and retired in 1995 from GM…
Anna Darlene Botteron
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Anna Darlene Botteron, 67, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Darlene was born in Detroit on August 10, 1948, a daughter of the late Thelma (Burns) and Lloyd Hayden Gill. She was a friend to everyone she met. She put God and family first and worshipped at Riverside…
ACDC Safety Project
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Antwerp Community Development Committee President, Jim Pendergrast and ACDC Board Member Tom Derck lead a project to clear brush and trees at an important corner in Antwerp. The site is at the corner of East River St. (CR 424) and Harrmann Road where the Napoleon, Defiance and Western Railway crosses Harrmann Road. Over the years,…
New Era Begins for Paulding Band
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It’s a little hot and muggy when I walk into the empty band room at PHS. A young lady follows me in on Thursday night. Stephanie Habern turns around and says she doesn’t know where anyone else is. I looked down at my iOS device to see the time and realized I got there a…
