Category: Sports

The Archer yearbook copyright

The Archer Yearbook staff is proud to announce that they recently applied for a copyright through the US Copyright Office for all of the yearbooks that have been produced by The Archer staff since 2013. The process required an online application and the staff had to send in two copies of each yearbook to the…

North Pole Musical at Grover Hill Elem.

The dancing Reindeer at Grover Hill Elementary are “hoofin it,” but don’t know what to do with Rudolph and his 4 left hooves. The elves are tired of always getting the short end of the stick, and are singin’ the blues. The snowmen are “chillin,” but worried about the funky hot lights, and the toys…

DIE-HARD FANS PRAYING TOGETHER

The big college football game of the year will be here soon. Every year, in the month of November die-hard fans with friends and families gather around their TV’s in anticipation of the big game between Ohio State and Michigan. We shout in joy when our teams score a point or lament when the other…

Clay Signs Letter of Intent to Attend Central Michigan

Van Wert High School senior Austin Clay recently signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career with Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Surrounded by his family and former coaches, Austin committed to the Chippewa Track & Field program. Austin received several honors and awards during his high school career…

Spirit of woodlan travels to state

The Spirit of Woodlan performed their show, “The Witching Hour” at the ISSMA State Marching Band Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 3, 2018.  Woodlan tied for 8th place in Open Class D (enrollment up to 561 students). The Spirit of Woodlan has performed at state three out of the last four years. In…

Antwerp Local School Athletic Fall Awards

The Antwerp Local School Athletic Department held a Fall Sports Awards Ceremony on Monday evening, November 5th. The cross country team was recognized for their successful season. The HS boys team were Regional Qualifiers, and Senior Jake Ryan was a State Qualifier. Scholar Athletes included Aidan McAlexander, Jake Ryan, and Chloe Saul. The football team…

Edgerton Crushes Pandora at Defiance

On Friday night, November 10, two undefeated football teams faced off at Defiance in what was supposed to be a competitive match. The favored team, Edgerton, was ranked higher at 2 and Pandora Gilboa came up at 6, and both have had phenomenal seasons with their schedule. Both teams were 11-0. The game was outstanding…

Antwerp’s Ryan Heads to State

Senior Jake Ryan at Antwerp High School proceeds to the State Cross Country Tournament that is scheduled for Saturday, November 10th at 11:00 a.m., according to Kayla Bagley, Antwerp Media Broadcasting Teacher. Jake has been at or near the top of all the Cross Country events this year and recently placed at semi-state. His school…

The 5th Quarter at First United Methodist Church

The “5th Quarter” is sponsored by First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, OH. The purpose of the 5th Quarter is to provide a safe place for all Middle and High School age students to have fun and fellowship with friends after the Friday night home football games. The church provides free pizza, pop, music…

Free Deer Processing Workshop in Northwest Ohio

Outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning to field dress and butcher a white-tailed deer are encouraged to attend a free informational workshop on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The workshop will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Antwerp Conservation Club located at 17814 Road…

Poor Start Dooms Panthers

PAULDING – The Paulding Panthers saw the 2018 high school football season come to an end on Friday after a 50-8 loss to visiting Crestview. The Knights scored 16 first quarter points before adding 20 more in the second quarter, taking a commanding 36-0 halftime lead. Crestview then widened the advantage to 43-0 at the…