PHIL and PHYLLIS have big news

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The annual ritual has roots in pre-Christian traditions and was brought to the U.S. by German immigrants. Phil, the groundhog, emerges from his burrow each year the morning of Feb. 2. If he sees…

FREEMASONS OPEN THEIR DOORS

On April 27, 2024, Flat Rock Masonic Lodge #580 will open their doors for a public open house. The Lodge is located at 505 S. Main Street in Payne, and it will hold its open house from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Anyone who would like to know more about Freemasonry or is just curious…

Antwerp Police Department Reports

On March 29, an officer witnessed a resident of what looked like burning of trash and debris. The officer talked with the resident and instructed that no open burning is allowed in the village. On March 30, an officer located a resident and arrested him on a warrant for domestic violence.  On March 30, a…

Once in a Lifetime

As one ages it becomes difficult to generate a great deal of enthusiasm for most things, but I had heard about the eclipse for almost a year. I told you a couple weeks ago I had thought about driving 20 or 30 miles from my home base. Leaving just in time to get there. According…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt If you like fast cars on short tracks, you might want to make the trip to Sandusky Speedways half-mile Saturday, April 27th for the Sprint Car races on the very fast paved track. The Must See Sprint Racing Series presented by Perfit-Parts will join the Maxima Racing Oils MSR Midwest Lights Series…