Category: Entertainment

Antwerp School hosts inspiring Athlete!

Blake Leeper was a guest speaker at Antwerp Local Schools on Wednesday October 11th. Leeper has an inspiring story to tell of overcoming adversity. He does not have any legs below the knee and has been wearing prosthetics since he was nine years of age. Since his childhood days, he has become quite the athlete…

Fall in Love with ‘Fall in Ohio’

As the breeze turns crisp and the leaves start to crunch, TourismOhio’s list of the “100 Things to Do in Ohio This Fall” is a fitting reminder of the many opportunities to get out and explore the heart of it all this fall.   “Fall is a wonderful time for adventure in Ohio,” said Ohio Governor…

Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Sponsors 1st Chocolate Walk

The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is excited to sponsor a Chocolate Walk at 13 Antwerp businesses. On Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. begin your evening at the Leland Smith Insurance business to acquire your registered punchcard which will list all the participating Antwerp businesses. Businesses participating include Petals and Vines, &Junque, Oasis…

Hicksville Rotary Club Presents Challenge To Community

At the 09/26/23 Hicksville vs. Paulding Volleyball game, Pat King from The Hicksville Rotary Club Foundation was present to offer a challenge to the local community members and businesses in support of the planned Hicksville Splash Pad.  The Hicksville Rotary Club is donating up to $35,000 in matching funds.  Any individual or entity that donates…

Making moments matter at 4-H Camp Palmer

Celebrate Open House & 4K at Camp! October 1st will be of our Celebrate Camp open house. EVERYONE is invited for the festivities. Activities will run from 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m. and a free will donation lunch will be served from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m. The camp store will be open. There will…

Corn Maze Opens in Paulding County

A staple Paulding County venue for outdoor activities held a kick-off event here to introduce their fall line-up on Saturday.  Paulding County Economic Development hosted a ribbon cutting for Auglaize Canoe & Kayak, on the Weller Farm, to unveil their two new corn mazes and many other events and opportunities for the 2023 fall season.…

Jerry Zimmerman Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Van Wert Civic Theatre is proud to announce the achievement of one of our own; Jerry Zimmerman. Recently, Jerry was inducted into the Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA) Hall of Fame; an honor reserved for those who have given many years of their time and talent to encourage and promote community theatre throughout the state…