In recent issues of the West Bend News, it was reported that there is a new monument to the fallen heroes and the veterans of the United States of America Military. On Sunday, July 2, a ceremony took place honoring those serving the country. “For God and Country” started the ceremony with the prayer by…
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Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to U.S. Military Service Academies
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) congratulated six students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at an event on Sunday in Bowling Green. All of the students were nominated by Congressman Latta and have received offers of appointment for the Class of 2021 at their respective…
“The Life of C.A. Bissell” and other stories – Stan Jordan
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C.A. Bissell 1857 – 1943 By: Stan Jordan I hope you enjoy the following story about Charlie Bissell, he was one of Antwerp’s last pioneers. I knew him and respected him and so did everyone else. This story is all true from my own experience and the rest is from Mr. Ehrhart’s book “A Century…
Woodburn Historical Society to present program: From Stars & Stripes to Old Glory
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From Stars & Stripes to Old Glory will be presented at the Woodburn Branch Library on Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by From Stars & Stripes to Old Glory. Retired Northwood Middle School history teacher, David Dew, will be visiting the Woodburn Branch Library on Thursday, September 18 at 7:00…
