The Van Wert Peony Festival and Queen Jubilee Pageant committees are pleased to announce that applications are currently available for the 2024 Queen Jubilee pageant. Perspective candidates must be young women who are members of the class of 2024 at any of the following schools: Antwerp, Continental, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Delphos St Johns, Fort Jennings,…
“A Story Book Christmas” is the theme for this year’s Festival of Trees at John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding. Books, Christmas tales, beloved characters and picture-perfect holidays have inspired decorators throughout the museum buildings. The dates will be Friday, November 3 through Saturday, November 11. Admission and parking are free. Donations are greatly appreciated.…
BLUFFTON – Paulding made the long trip to Bluffton in Division VI, Region 26, high school football playoff action on Friday where the host Pirates kept the Panther offense in check all night long in rolling to a 63-6 victory. The maroon and white totaled only 195 yards of offense in the contest, with quarterback…
ANTWERP – Ayden Cavinee scored on touchdown runs of 15 and 59 yards to lead the Arlington Red Devils to a 27-20 victory over Antwerp in Division VII, Region 26, football playoff action Friday night at Archer Field. Neither team scored in the opening stanza before the Archers finally broke through with eight seconds remaining…
Friday Night Lights: old school rivals – Paulding Panthers and Wayne Trace Raiders came head to head for the traditional high school football game, the Black Swamp Bowl on October 20, 2023. This game started neck and neck with touchdown on both sides in the first quarter. Panthers added 8 more points in the 3rd…
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…
PC Workshop has a goal of $8500 for an epic mural project on the side of their new building. Their account currently stands at $7448 which is 88% of their goal. The Artist – Phybr – is from Kansas City, MO. Phybr is a muralist, designer and educator of the arts who has been practicing…
Experience the magic of the holidays in Trans-Siberian-Orchestra style as Siberian Solstice comes to Paulding for the first time to present a musical Christmas concert at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023. The performance will be a fundraiser for the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry Building Fund. The concert will be held at the St.…
Archbold, Ohio – The NSCC Center for Lifelong Learning is offering a special presentation on folklore and urban legends, featuring Dr. Allen Berres of Northwest State. The program, titled “Scary Urban Legends,” will be held at Northwest State on Friday, October 20th from 9:00 a.m. to noon in room A202. Come listen to a review…
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…
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…
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…
