Five soon-to-be Buckeyes will receive a full- or half-tuition scholarships from The Ohio State University at Lima. The awards to incoming freshman were made possible by a generous gift by Arthur and Marian Rudd. The full-tuition winner is Kyira Knous, Wapakoneta High School. Half-tuition winners are Leuviah Blakma, Allen East High School; Esperanza Coca, Wapakoneta High…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool and Daycare recently welcomed Mrs. Carrie Jones and her son, Liam, with their menagerie of animals! They brought along guinea hens, ducks, a naked neck turkey, peacocks, rabbits, a silkie, and two adorable goats! We have openings in our summer program AND fall preschool registration is now open! Call 419-399-KIDS for…
On June 22, 2022 about 4:45 pm, officers with the Antwerp Police Department and deputies from this office were called to the boat access at the Riverside Veterans Memorial Park on East River Street in the Village of Antwerp for a report of a body lying in the water. First responders pulled a deceased adult…
Meet Ms. Patty Meadows the new principal of New Haven High School! Ms. Meadows began her teaching career in Parke County, Indiana and then taught in South Carolina for a total of seven years prior to joining the East Allen County Schools team as the Paul Harding High School Athletic Director in 2002. Over the…
Welcome to Antwerp Manor Assisted Living in Antwerp, Ohio. We are located at 204 Archer Dr. and currently accepting new residents. Pictured is Annette Beck. Annette is Jennifer’s helper each month when the Bingo Bucks Buy Store is set up. The residents are able to purchase anything from tissues to toilet paper by using their…
On the fourth weekend of June of each year, thousands of radio amateurs (HAMs) gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. Field Day is a picnic, a campout, practice for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN! The Paulding County, Ohio Amateur Radio Club meets on…
Cecil and Brenda Foust of Convoy, OH are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary June 23, 2022. They were married in the Scott Methodist Church in Scott, OH on June 23, 1962 with Rev. Grayson Atha officiating. They have been blessed with two children: Mary (Foust) Workman, deceased, and Timothy (Lori) Foust; along with four grandchildren:…
At the regular Antwerp Village Council meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the Zoning Committee, headed by Zoning Inspector, Gabe Oberlin, presented the updated zoning map of Antwerp along with the updated set of rules for the village. Having these in place will allow the village to move forward with potential new businesses developments of…
2022 Paulding County 4-H Fair was a hot one! From sweltering heat and humidity to severe weather threats to fire department sprinkles for heat exhausted animals. The huge swamp fans were a great benefit to all, but especially to the furry 4-legged friends. Walking through the animal barns, fair-goers were met with animals lounging in…
This week we get to hear from Dan Eakins, President of R&B Fabrications located in downtown Charloe, Ohio. Listen and hear how the business started and how it has become a “Made in the USA” national supplier to first responders all over the country. You won’t be disappointed to learn about this hidden Paulding County…
Benny and Deb Wyckoff will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 24, 2022. They were united in marriage on June 24, 1972 at the Antwerp United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Bradford officiating. They have been blessed with two daughters: Kara (Matthew) Eicher and Tiffany (Jason) Franks along with grandchildren: Keegan, Jaxton, Owen,…
By: Mark Holtsberry Carl Luther Olson was a Paulding County soldier whose grave was unmarked for 90 years. Carl Luther Olson was born April 10, 1895 in Ohio. The son of Jacob, born July 8, 1861 in Sweden and Emma Jeanette (Murphy) Olson, born October 20, 1868 in Ohio. Jacob and Emma were married December…
By: Ron Burt Thank you for the emails. I try to answer as many as I can. We are currently in the middle of a great racing tradition in Indiana. It’s Midget Week. Just about every track is hosting the USAC Midgets. These non wing cars are smaller than Sprints but lightening fast, and always…
