It’s been a long hard road for the people at the Paulding County Carnegie Library. The workers and volunteers have put forth much effort to make this come together after the voters rejected a previous measure that would have made a permanent levy on taxpayers. The voters narrowly approved the lower tax by a 20…
The John Paulding Historical Society will be holding their annual Festival of Trees from November 13 through November 16 at the museum located across from the fairgrounds in Paulding. This year’s theme is “A Caroling We Will Go”. The schedule of events is loaded with fun and entertainment starting Thursday, November 13 open from 9:00…
Sam Williamson, junior at Antwerp High School, finished 5th at the State Cross Country Finals on Saturday, November 1 with a time of 16:13.68, achieving All Ohio and Academic All Ohio honors. Sam had stiff competition in the cold weather. He travelled to state after placing first in the regional competition on October 25. Shown…
Van Wert- There is no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle-up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the new year. From 2011-2013 1,160 people were killed in crashes who were not wearing an…
A group of students from Wayne Trace Jr/Sr donated their time for “Kids in Hunger” on Saturday, October 25. 20,000 bags of rice, soy protein, and dehydrated vegetables were completed. Each bag feeds a family of six. Way to go Raiders!
The Antwerp High School class of 1974 recently celebrated their 40th class reunion. Pictured here are (1st row, l-r) Rita Rodriguez and Tonya (Cottrell) Alleshouse; (2nd row) Cindy Bell Susan (Vail) Spirek, Vic (Moser) Kemerer, Cheryl (Mobley) Roberts, Deb (Friend) Karallus, Leesa (Kemerer) Battershell, Ann (Hertel) Steup; (3rd row) Nancy (Cromley) Lichty, Carol (Scott) Jackson,…
The facility employs nearly 150 people from the community.Mayor Terry McDonald was happy to announce the grand opening ribbon cutting of the brand new FedEx facility by US 30 and I-469. “It’s a great location. With the new US 24, US 30, 469 and I-69 so close, New Haven is the best location without having…
Buzzed Driving is Drunk DrivingCOLUMBUS – No Halloween costume or decoration is as scary as the consequences of drunk driving. This Halloween, remember that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be cracking down on impaired drivers to keep roadways safe for travel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety…
Amber Lucas, her husband Nate and their boys Lincoln and Noah, are putting up a fight to beat breast cancer. Amber was diagnosed on July 8th with stage 3 breast cancer and since then has had a bilateral mastectomy on August 4th, a port implanted, and started chemotherapy 9/11/14. She is on round three of…
Stolen Vehicle Found Near Crime SceneAt approximately 8:53 a.m. on October 22, 2014, deputies were called to a reported armed robbery at GenFed Credit Union in Antwerp, Ohio “The investigation shows us two black males entered the bank with hooded sweat shirts and handkerchiefs covering their faces. One of the subjects did produce a handgun…
Ron Eschbach has been at the Antwerp Exchange Bank for 30 years this October. There is a celebration in honor of his commitment to the bank and the community all day on Friday, October 24. It was in 1973 when a fresh graduate of Bowling Green State University began working in Defiance at a local…
UPDATE on Robbery: Robbery suspect vehicle is believed to be a gray colored Chevy Impala. Resident’s should be safe, as the vehicle is seen on camera leaving. If anyone seen this type of vehicle leaving Antwerp toward Indiana around 9:00 am today, please contact the Sheriff’s Office (911) —– An armed robbery occurred this morning…
