The John Paulding Historical Society will host its 22nd ATHS Vintage Truck Show, featuring antique, classic and special interest vehicles, on Sunday, Sept. 17, during the annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. The show is held on the museum grounds at 600 Fairground Drive in…
Come and witness a reenactment of the Napoleonic Days 1804-1814 at the Old Fort (1201 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne) on Saturday, September 2, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm or Sunday, September 3, 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m. The Napoleonic era was a time of epic land battles, naval engagements, political unrest, and widespread revolution.…
The second annual “Movie Night at the Museum” will be presented at John Paulding Historical Society at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. The public is invited to watch the premiere of “Les Weidenhamer’s Museum Stories.” A free-will donation will be accepted at the door. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Black Swamp Arbor, Gleaner Life…
By: Don Voelker Originally printed in Gas Engine Magazine 2008 Roger Schuller and his four-man crew keep a 1934 125 HP Buckeye oil engine up and running. My father-in-law, John Narhwold, told me he could hear the Buckeye on his farm 8 miles from Grabill, Ind.,” says Roger Schuller, current owner of the 125 HP…
First cousins of the Jacob and Anna (Dotterer) Manz family met recently. Those present included: Front row L to R: Helen Hurd, Verginia Manz, Roland Manz, Viola Manz. Back row L to R: Paul Manz, Ben Manz, Ann Plummer, Caroline Spangler, Alvin Manz. Missing: Dolores Riggenbach, Jake Manz, Pauline Carnahan.
Paulding High School Class of 1949 held their 74th anniversary reunion on Saturday June 24th 2023 at The Pancake House, 18187 US 24 Cecil, OH. Six graduates and classmates attended, along with several spouses and family members. Pictured left to right are: Kenneth Woodring, Winfield, KS; Ben Manz, Paulding; Robert Whirrett, Noblesville, IN; Carl Thompson,…
This year, Andy’s Knockout Chicken from Fort Wayne will be roasting delicious barbecue chicken from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 5. The museum is located at 600 Fairground Drive, Paulding, across the street from the fairgrounds. Select either a half-chicken or quarter-chicken. Meals include chicken, baked beans, choice of cole slaw or fresh vegetables, plus applesauce…
This past Tuesday, July 18th, Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services in Paulding, OH celebrated 10 years of serving the community. They held tours to guests and served hot dogs and Italian ice to guests. Grounded Coffee & Crumbs also had their mobile coffee truck on hand selling drinks with all of the proceeds from that…
The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Avenue will be presenting Trading Post on the Northwest Frontier on Saturday, July 22, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm & Sunday, July 23, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission: Freewill donation. The East coast was in open revolt in the late 1770s. But what was happening on the frontier? …
The Paulding County Carnegie Children’s Room is excited to announce the upcoming “DinoRoar” Event, to be held at the Main branch location in Paulding on Wednesday, July 19 starting at 12:00 p.m. The DinoRoar event comes from Cleveland, Ohio. There will be a walking T-Rex, fossils and some surprises. Be sure to stop by you…
Monday July 3rd a celebration of America will take place at the boat launch in Antwerp Veterans Memorial Park at 6:00 p.m. This idea was sparked by local resident, Dan Bowers, owner of Advanced Chassis. This new inaugural event has been dubbed “Rock on the River”. It is reminiscent of past celebrations experienced by Bowers.…
A project is born when an idea is examined by a group of people – it is discussed, dissected, deliberated – if the idea brought forth needs to become reality. This process can sometimes take minutes, days, weeks, months or even years depending on the complexity of the idea. Antwerp Chamber found itself with ideas…
The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Avenue has released the hours for summer as following: May 31 – August 19, 2023; Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Admission is free. Donations are gratefully appreciated. Description: The Old Fort will be open for visitors and tours this summer! Thanks…
