Sixteen summer interns from various colleges and universities recently completed summer internship opportunities at Cooper Farms, providing a fresh new perspective to multiple areas of the company. COO Gary Cooper believes the interns are able to provide a fresh outlook on many processes and approaches. “These internships are a great thing for not just the…
The Huber is offering two programs for youth this summer. Younger children (ages 6-10) can attend the KIDZ Day Camp (June 8-17) and will be exposed to many aspects of producing a show. They have experiences with props, set pieces, music, art, dance and get experience as an actor on stage. The well-rounded theater experience…
The flowers are in bloom, the trees’ leaves are maturing, the honey bees are waking up, and the streets of small town Antwerp are coming alive with activities for its residents. The businesses of Antwerp are ready for the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce’s first Grab Your Neighbor and Explore Your Downtown event of 2021 with…
By: Angel Steiner The summer has passed its hump and is entering the dog days of summer, with lots of sunshine and heavy humidity. This always coincides with opening of high school fall sports practice which is happening now for the various sports in the area — golf, tennis, volleyball, cross country and football to…
The MAC Gym summer basketball season ended recently with championship games played in four divisions. The Monday night junior high girl’s league consisted of 12 teams that battled to the best finish of the week. The number one seed Bishop Luers waited on Wayne Trace to oust Fairview 7th grade 16-4 before taking out the…
Two Antwerp students attended the Ohio Association of Student Council’s summer leadership workshop at Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. Hailey Grant and Kiera Reyes both attended the summer workshop from July 22-26. Hailey and Kiera each received scholarships to attend and were the first students from Antwerp to attend an OASC summer workshop. Summer Leadership…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Summer Kids were visited by Mr. Jack Fetter and all of his hides and furs recently. We learned about the fur protection God provides for the animals and how He provides our parents and grandparents to provide protection for us. It is TIME to call and sign your three, four or five…
For the eight year in a row, the Van Wert Federation of Teachers donated $1,250 to both The Brumback Summer Reading Program and the YWCA Youth Enrichment Program, which includes the After School and Summer Food programs. Through their annual end-of-year fundraiser, Van Wert City School employees are encouraged to donate to the fundraiser in…
By: Angel Steiner “Just blame it on the weather!” Most of the time we use this phrase in jest when we feel the need to blame our problems on SOMETHING instead of the actual cause. Science has confirmed though that were are people who suffer from what is called S.A.D. — Seasonal Affective Disorder —…
The Payne Library is rockin’ with activities for all ages this summer! Wednesday, June 27, at 2:00 p.m., the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will visit the library for a “Story Safari!” This interactive program for preschoolers (age 4 to 5) includes a story reading and a visit with a friendly zoo animal. Registration is required…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist How many times have you been sitting outside and always seem to be swatting at mosquitoes constantly? As much as many of us enjoy the outdoors, we certainly do not enjoy anything biting us. We all know that with the warm weather of spring and summer also comes the insects.…
Propane Gas Grills Safety Tips, Each year nearly 10,000 house fires are caused by propane and charcoal grills… Propane Gas Grill Do’s: Always use the grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Have the gas grill a safe distance away from your house when grilling. Always follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep the cylinder valve…
In an annual coordinated effort with the National Weather Service (NWS), the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is promoting June 18-24 as Lightning Safety Awareness Week and encourages all Ohioans to know what to do before, during and after thunderstorms, and to practice severe weather safety and preparedness throughout the summer. Summer begins on…
