The Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County recently announced the Open House for the Sholl Family in Antwerp. The homecoming event took place on Thursday, June 15 at 202 Weber St., just north of the Antwerp school. Autumn Sholl and her twin sons are looking forward to have their new 3-bedroom house finished—hopefully in the…
Tag: 2017
Dedication of the Woodburn Clock Plaza
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The city of Woodburn, Indiana and the children of Harry and Jeanette Henney would be honored by your presence at the dedication of the Woodburn Clock Plaza, Saturday, July 8th, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. (EST). Dedication will be held on the Plaza, downtown Woodburn, at hte corner of Bull Rapids and Main. Lunch to follow.…
2017 Paulding County Junior Fair Showman of Showmen Contest
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On Friday, June 16, 2017 the Showman of Showmen Contest took place at the Paulding County 4-H Fair. This contest brings the top showman of each livestock category into a final competition for overall best showman. The following top livestock showmen competed: Jowaine Grimes, Rabbits; Jacob Klopfenstein, Dairy/Beef; Faith Meraz, Goats; Trevor Speice, Swine; Hannah…
Woodburn Summer Fest is June 23 & 24
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The Woodburn Community Association is hosting Summer Fest on June 23 & 24 at the Woodburn Community Park, Overmeyer Street & Fahlsing Rd. Start your weekend out on Friday, June 23rd with the beer tent opening at 5:00 p.m. A Trivia Contest for ALL AGES will start at 7:00 with doors opening at 6:00. Feders BBQ will be…
Kenneth H. Conkle
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DEFIANCE, OH Kenneth H. Conkle, 62, died on June 17, 2017 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. Kenneth was born July 11, 1954 to the late Walter “Zeke” and Frances (Schaan) Conkle in Wooster, OH. He was also a graduate of Boardman High. Kenny was a talented salesman and worked as a…
Eunice A. Kelley
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Eunice A. Kelley, 96, of Woodburn, passed away on June 16, 2017. Born on May 13, 1921, in Waterloo, Iowa, she was a daughter of the late George and Jenny Mae Hill. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou (Lee) Kallsen, of Edgerton, Ohio; sons, Larry R. (Debbie) Kelley, of North Webster and Vernon D.…
Never Forget!
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The flagpole is up! The flagpole was put up by hand at the North Scipio Community Veterans’ Memorial on April 22, 2017, to proudly display the American flag and honor our veterans and our country. The 26-foot tall flagpole is made of aluminum. Bracing was welded to the bottom and then bolted by hand to…
Antwerp Rotary Club Hosts The M.E.S.A. Bicycle Tour for Lunch Sunday
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The Antwerp Rotary Club hosted the bicyclists in the 2017 Rotary Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad (M.E.S.A.) bike tour, for lunch on Sunday, June 4 at the Antwerp Riverside Park. M.E.S.A. is a Rotary District 6600 program that collects and distributes donated medical equipment and supplies to underdeveloped countries that are in need of…
Hike the Dikes at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
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Walkers, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in the Hike the Dikes program at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Hikes take place the second Saturday of each month June through September according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The Hike the Dikes program is free and open…
First United Methodist Church Announces Operation Back To School For 2017
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First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W Central Avenue in Van Wert, in partnership with many Van Wert businesses and churches, has set the date of Sunday, July 30th for their 2nd Annual Operation Back to School event. The free event provides backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene items to Van Wert County families in…
Death and Taxes
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HICKSVILLE — A homemade Mexican dinner will be a highlight when the Hicksville Village Players perform the comedy mystery “Death and Taxes” at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Antwerp Drive in Hicksville. The next time you feel as though your elected lawmakers have more on their plates than they can handle, just be glad you…
The Hidden World of Hoarding Explored at Lifetree Café
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A glimpse into the world of a hoarder will be provided at Lifetree Café from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15th. The program, titled “Surrounded by Stuff: Understanding the Hidden World of Hoarding,” features a filmed interview a woman whose hoarding caused her such shame she wouldn’t let a plumber into her home to fix…
New York Times Bestselling Author to Visit Paulding Library
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The Paulding County Carnegie Library will host a book signing by bestselling author, Shelley Shepard Gray on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the historic Carnegie Library located at 205 South Main Street in Paulding, Ohio. Gray is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, a…
