OLDEST HOUSE IN ANTWERP

By: Stan Jordan This house was built in 1844 and was logs 16 X 20 ft with one door and two windows. Over the years it has been resided, re-reroofed and an addition put on. I will tell you what I know and what I have read about it. It is on Canal Street, west…

Grocery Shopping in the Midst of COVID-19

What steps do I need to take when grocery shopping in light of the coronavirus pandemic? COVID-19 is not a foodborne disease. While there have been no reports as of this time to suggest that COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, has been transmitted by handling food or food packaging, here are ways that consumers…

Winter Jam Basketball Tournament

The Annual Working Together 4kids Winterjam Basketball tournament was held with 50 boys’ and girls’ teams from NW Ohio and NE Indiana represented. There was a crowd and close games. Each winning team received new basketballs, DQ ice cream, and Frickers. Shout out to all the sponsors and volunteers.  Champions: 6th A boys – Wayne…

Ohio Emergency Management Agency Will NOT Call You Asking for Personal Information

Scammers are Trying to Monopolize on Fear of COVID-19 COLUMBUS – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) is receiving reports of spam calls to Ohioans from individuals claiming to be from the Ohio EMA and requesting personal protected information, such as a Social Security number. “The Ohio Emergency Management Agency is not calling Ohioans…

Grover Hill March Madness

Grover Hill Elementary has been having its own “March Madness” book bracket style. They have been reading two books a day and voting on their favorite. Last Thursday, March 12, Wayne Trace Schools Superintendent Mr. Ben Winans was the guest reader. Mr. Winan’s read Can I Play too? By Mo Willems, and Splat the Cat-Oopsy…

PAYNE ELEMENTARY BOOK EXCHANGE

To celebrate Read Across America, Payne Elementary participated in Dr. Seuss related dress up days, held a Book Fair in the library, and also finished off the week by holding their 5th annual Book Exchange.  Title 1 teacher, Mrs. April Krouse plans this exchange for the school every year in hopes to promote literacy and…