Roland “Pudge” Kennedy has been named 2018 Gem of the Year. Each year the citizens of Antwerp nominate an outstanding member to be recognized at the opening of Antwerp’s Day in the Park, and this year’s responses were overwhelmingly in Pudge’s favor. Pudge Kennedy was born to Paul and Fairy Kennedy on December 5, 1951.…
By: Stan Jordan He was born in Payne, Ohio in 1925. His parents were Dale and Wanda Johnson. He was the only child. He went to school in Payne and graduated there in 1943. He played sports while in high school, but he also worked at the Alfalfa Mill while he was in school because…
It’s Time for Another Edition of Unsolicited Advice from Miss C! Have you ever noticed that when a year comes to an end, we tend to get a little introspective? Sometimes this is a good thing because it gives us a chance to reflect on the many and often forgotten blessings from the year. Other…
At the recent East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees meeting, the board along with Dr. Ken Folks recognized the 2015 Indiana Cheerleader of the Year, Thet Soe and the Cheer Coach of the Year, Mrs. Julie Lebamoff. Thet Soe, a senior at Woodlan Jr. Sr. High, the only male cheerleader on the squad,…
Roger and Lana Stuart of Payne celebrated 25 years of marriage on September 1, 2015. Roger Stuart and Lana (Barrand) were married on September 1, 1990 at the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Payne by the Rev. David Secor. The Stuarts have one son, Landin at home, who shares this special day with his…
The new school year is set to begin at Paulding Exempted Village Schools on August 20, 2015. Besides new students, Paulding will be welcoming several new teachers. Pictured here in the front row are Kinsey Miller, Paulding Elementary Art; Kristin Barbas, Paulding Elementary Title I; Amanda Teman, Paulding Elementary Intervention Specialist; Jillian Keller, Paulding Elementary…
Dear Miss C, It’s almost time to go back to school, and part of me is really excited about it. But there is this one girl who was new last year who has been trying to ruin my reputation and my friendships! But in school she acts all nice to the teachers and MY friends……
Mike Super has astonished millions of people with his craft, including the Hollywood elite. He will now amaze the Northwest Ohio Region at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Mike’s ever-growing popularity has garnered him many prestigious awards and honors, including being the only magician in history to win a…
Antwerp Elementary School Class Lists 2015-16 school Year KINDERGARTEN: Mrs. McMichael KA – Gage Barker, Carter Baumert, Alyvia Bell, Anabelle Bidlack, Alia Clem, Aaden Friend, Brayden Fuller, Taylor Hogans, Noah Lucas, Alyssa Phillips, Allison (Allie) Rice, Clara Rohrs, Weston Woodby, Kora Zuber Mrs. Kennedy KB – Hudsyn Bagley, Wyatt Cline, Chloie Evilsizor, Gabriella Gross, Ryder…
By: April Henning In the spring of 2000, seven friends and I packed ourselves into a tiny hotel room for a week of spring break fun. At the time we probably thought we knew everything. Just a few months from graduating from New Haven High School, we each had plans for how our lives would…
Do you know a real “Gem”? A civic minded person who person who has made or is making our community a better place? We are now accepting applications for someone you think deserves this honor. Please submit the name of someone who lives in the Antwerp School District and has not previously received the “Gem…
