The storms that went through the region Friday night, generated wind gust in excess of 65+ MPH and heavy rains, causing straight line wind damage in various areas of the western and northern parts of Paulding County, fortunately, no one was injured. However, more significant damage occurred to some homes, east of Antwerp, Ohio and…
The storms that went through the region Friday night (3/31/23), generated wind gust in excess of 65+ MPH and heavy rains, causing straight line wind damage in various areas of the western and northern parts of Paulding County; fortunately, no one was injured. However, more significant damage occurred to some homes, east of Antwerp, Ohio…
ANTWERP, OH: Larry Gene Copsey, 81, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Larry was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 5, 1941, son of the late Dorothy Mae (Ream) and Earl “Pete” Copsey. Larry learned to play drums at Payne High School. As a young man he…
ANTWERP, OH: Ola (Buddy) Naoma Hughes, age 95, lifelong resident of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2023, with her family by her side. Buddy was born on 2-22-1928 to Julius and Ada Horn and lived on or near her beloved family farm all of her life. She graduated from…
On February 1, Antwerp Police Department was contacted in reference to a case that had occurred in 1936. Allegedly, there was a man by the name of Ralph Brattain that had been run over in an alley in the Village of Antwerp. That individual later died at a hospital as a result. The caller was…
ANTWERP, OH: Stephan E. Knapp, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 peacefully at his home with his family around him. Steve was born in Harlan, Indiana on January 30, 1948, a son of the late Mary (Sunday) & Ross Knapp. Steve was the youngest of 8 siblings. He was always loyal to…
ANTWERP, OH: Arlene A. Billman, 91, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Vancrest of Hicksville. Arlene was born in Paulding on September 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Anne (Burnos) & Russell Clinton. Many will remember Arlene from her many years working in the Antwerp School Cafeteria. She was well known…
ANTWERP, OH: Bobby Wayne Elders, 63, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Bobby was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 4, 1959. He worked at Defiance Metal Products but was much more comfortable pick’n & grinin’ with his guitar at home or in his own band. He loved the…
ANTWERP, OH: Gaylord Vernon Laukhuf, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Vern was born in Venedocia, Ohio on July 27, 1934, a son of the late Josephine (Lee) & Christian Laukhuf. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1957. Vern was…
Hicksville 4th Grade Girls were victorious against Crestview in the championship game at the recent basketball tournament at the MAC gym in Antwerp. The Lady Aces went undefeated in regular season and tournament play.
This past Tuesday, January 24th, residents of the village of Antwerp noticed some activities in the old River Street Market parking lot. Crews arrived with heavy equipment — Ben Kauser Excavating — and began excavating the old black top. Family Dollar is responsible for the development of this property according village of Antwerp council meeting…
The Christian Food Pantry of Antwerp thanks the Reuben J Smith American Legion Post 297 for their recent donation of $500. The Christian Food Pantry is a local emergency food pantry for those who are experiencing food shortage. It is sponsored by the Antwerp Ministerial Association and housed at Antwerp Global Methodist Church. The Christian…
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Antwerp, OH held its annual Children’s Christmas Program this past week on December 18, 2022 during the regular worship time of 10:15 a.m. Rev. Mark Peters and the congregation welcome everyone to join in worship every Sunday with Christian Education for all ages at 9:15 a.m. The church is located at…
