LIMA, Ohio (May 4, 2022) – Aspiring to the top spots, 45 employees from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 garages competed in the annual truck and loader roadeo on Wednesday at the Allen County Highway Maintenance Facility in Lima. A competitive driving event held in the spring, the roadeo began in 1988…
Come and see over 500 artworks created this year by Wayne Trace Art students in kindergarten through grade 12! Our annual District Art Show will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 10 am to 1pm in the Wayne Trace Junior High Gymnasium. Merit awards and best in show winners for Payne Elementary, Grover Hill…
The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Avenue, Saturday, May 13, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission: Event is free. Freewill donation. What was it like when the French Settlers inhabited this area? What types of uniforms have different soldiers worn throughout history? How have weapons changed from…
The new Kiwanis Playground is located at the Lela McGuire Jeffery Park in Paulding It is designed for all ages and abilities. It is currently under construction, but is scheduled to be completed in May 2023, if the weather cooperates. The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County is the main sponsor of the playground. The supporting…
The 2023 Allen County Jail Chaplaincy Gala Banquet is set to take place on Tuesday May 9th, 2023. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Parkview Mirro Center, Fort Wayne. Speaker for the evening will be Tracey Barr. Music provided by: Men of Promise. For more information, 260-449-7215.
Welcome to Antwerp Manor Assisted Living located at 204 Archer Drive. Our staff is always available with any questions you may have regarding Assisted Living care and we are welcoming new residents at this time. The month of April got off to a fun start. On Friday, April 7th every resident was given the excitement…
Six Mile Reservoir … drained. Dynamiters … vindicated from punishment. Bill to abandon the canals and murky reservoir … passed. No Compromise! History of the Reservoir War Mystery Dinner Theater wrapped up its 3 performances two weekends ago, April 14-16, 2023. With a stellar cast of community-minded individuals of Paulding County (along with family members)…
John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding invites artists to submit their artwork for Celebration of Arts and Artists of Paulding County exhibit from May 23 through June 27. This year’s event will feature paintings – oil, acrylic and watercolor. The show is open to current and former Paulding County artists age 16 or older, living…
Van Wert Federal Savings Bank presents classic rock sensation, Grand Funk Railroad at The Niswonger on Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. This Van Wert Live event will be a stop on the 2023 American Band Tour. After playing to millions of fans on the band’s tours from 1996 to 2022, Grand Funk’s 2023 American Band…
Matt Moore and his wife Mandy have launched a new company called The Upper Nine that is creating quite a buzz in Antwerp, Ohio. The Upper Nine is a golf simulation and lounge that recently opened on the upper floor of the renovated Bee Argus city building. The company features two bays where customers can…
Just Announced! Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, a night of pure improv comes to The Niswonger on Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. This Van Wert Live Fall feature is presented by Laing Family Dentistry: Drs. Kevin and Robert Laing. Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is New York City’s Award-Winning All-Improvised Comedy Show. Every song is fresh.…
The dates are fast approaching for the NO Compromise! History of the Reservoir War of 1887 Mystery Dinner Theater. Did you know that there are several dynamiter descendants still living in Paulding County (Antwerp specifically) of these infamous Dynamiters from the Reservoir War? Ask around — know any Harrmann’s? Zuber’s? Champion’s? Applegate’s? Some very familiar…
First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W. Central Avenue in Van Wert, Ohio is planning their upcoming Lenten and Resurrection services. Palm Sunday, April 2 will feature children and choir processing with palm leaves at the 8:15 and 10:45am services. Pastor Chris Farmer will give the sermon: “When Christ Comes to Town” based on…
