By: Mark Holtsberry Harry Harrison Kerns was born in Antwerp, Ohio July 30, 1888. The son of Mathew Allison born July 1844 in Ohio and Margaret (Groscost) Kerns born February 1850 in Ohio. Thomas was a Civil War Veteran who served with Company A. 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served October 25, 1861 to July…
On January 10, a minor motor vehicle accident was reported in the parking lot of the Oasis Bar & Grill. On January 10, a village employee reported a suspicious vehicle parked at the drive to the Sewer Plant. The officer responded and verified the owner of the vehicle. The owner moved the vehicle. On January…
It all started in the basement of (Delphos) Dutch Mickelson on W. River Street in the 1950’s. Dutch taught his son, David, the trade. Dave can still hear his Dad saying “If you don’t do it right, then just don’t do it at all!” Back then it wasn’t just re-upholstering things … they built the…
On behalf of the residents and staff of Antwerp Manor we want to send our thanks to the caring and gracious community in which we live and work. You have blessed us with so many gifts this past year and we are beyond grateful. Our wish is that each and everyone of you have a…
The youth of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp led the December 17 Sunday service by presenting the Christmas story and gospel message under the direction of Kyle Zartman and Ryan Zuber. Church services are held every Sunday at 10:15 am; education classes at 9:15 am. Rev. Mark Peters is the pastor for the congregation.…
ANTWERP, OH: Raymond Gross, 92, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at The Manor, Antwerp. Ray was born in Dry Hill, Leslie County, Kentucky on January 13, 1931, a son of the late Verna (Callahan) and Clayton Gross. Ray was a friend to everyone he knew. He was a loving husband, father…
By: Mark Holtsberry Frederick F. Johnson was born in Antwerp, Ohio in 1883. The son of James L. born December 31, 1858 in Ohio and Carrie S. (Goshorn) Johnson born in 1864 in Ohio. Her father, Andrew Jackson Goshorn, was a Civil War Veteran who served with 147 Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Anyway, I went down…
By: Krandon Crites, DHI Media 4-H Writer On December 2, 2023 the CountrySide kids had the opportunity to go bowling at Pin-A-Rama lanes in Antwerp for their annual Christmas party. If you would like to check them out, they are located on 207 Daggett St, in Antwerp, OH. The kids were divided into eight groups,…
ANTWERP, OH: Sue Jordan, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her home. Sue was born in Defiance on January 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Margaret (Bakle) & Delbert Jeffery. Sue cherished moments spent with her family camping, celebrating holidays, and pursuing her passions in genealogy, scrapbooking, gardening, and cooking.…
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp is preparing for Christ’s birth during this season of Advent. Advent suppers are December 13 and 20 at the church at 6:00 p.m. A brief church service with hymns follows at 7:00 p.m. The Woodburn Lutheran School teachers will be preparing and serving the meal on December 13. Everyone…
By: Mark Holtsberry Hosea Gerald Hummell was born in Antwerp, Ohio January 25, 1897. The son of Leroy, born in Ohio, November of 1873 and Catherine (Doyle) Hummell, born in Ohio, December of 1874. This couple was married June 30, 1894 in Paulding, Ohio. By 1900 the Hummell family was living in Antwerp. The family…
Antwerp, OH – On Sunday, November 26, 2023, around 8:35 P.M., Deputies were searching for a stolen vehicle on Kroos Drive in the Village of Antwerp. The vehicle was stolen from Waterford, Michigan, and its location was reported to the State Highway Patrol. A deputy sheriff observed the vehicle and attempted to stop it on Kroos…
I cannot believe that we’re into October already! It’s so beautiful out as I traverse the highways and byways of our beloved Paulding County. I don’t know about you, but the leaves seem extra spectacular this year. It’s been a full two years since Erie Recycling went out of business and I can, with all…
