The Antwerp volleyball team recorded a four-set victory over county rival Paulding Tuesday night in Green Meadows Conference play. The Lady Panthers won the opening set 25-23 before Antwerp answered with consecutive 26-24 victories to take control of the match. The Lady Archers then wrapped up the night with a 25-16 win in game four.…
On Homecoming Night at Keysor Field, the Antwerp Archers were anything but cordial visitors as the blue and white scored the game’s first 39 points and coasted to a 39-14 win over host Paulding Friday night in Green Meadows Conference football action. The Archers scored 19 first quarter points to break the game open early,…
Leonard Leroy Wilks, 99 of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Vancrest of Hicksville. Leonard was born in Cedarville, on November 29, 1921, a son of the late Catherine (Barton) and Noah Wilks. He grew up on a farm where he enjoyed working with his family. He went on to factory work. Leonard…
Jason Landers, Antwerp Football announcer, read the following before the football game on Friday evening as a tribute to Jessica Thornell, who tragically lost her life. “Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Antwerp Local Schools, I will ask you to join in a moment of silence in memory of Antwerp Freshman, Jess Thornell. This past…
September 14 the Antwerp Police Department received an order of arrest for a resident. The person was arrested and transported to the jail. September 14 a resident reported an adult male, two children, and a paddle boat missing. The officer investigated and found everyone to be safe at home. September 16 an alarm went off…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” – Matt CANINE ENCOUNTERS Heading out the front door to go on a morning run helps me set the pace for the day. When Stateside, my wife and I enjoy running…
Antwerp pulled a big win over county rival, Wayne Trace, as they picked up their first win since 2008 against the Raiders. The Archers started strong with Carson Altimus on a 14 yard rush and Stephon Walker kicking successfully in the point after, leaving Antwerp ahead 7-0 at the end of the first period. In…
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce spotlight for September is Leinard Mobile Home Park at 103 Frank Leinard Parkway Co Rd 424 Antwerp, Ohio. The mobile home park has been a stable center in the Antwerp community for many years. The farm ground on which the mobile home park stands today was first farm ground that…
150 years ago a group of ministers from Defiance and Hicksville together with several Presbyterian residents of Antwerp met in the Antwerp Methodist Church and organized the Antwerp Presbyterian Church. Dedication was Nov 7th, 1875. The first Presbyterian Church was located on West River Street. It was a brick structure and housed the congregation until…
On Thursday, August 26 the Antwerp School invited the press, village officials, Engineers, school board, and the public to see and hear the exciting news! The Antwerp School had the school board and others participate in a ceremonial groundbreaking to for the new Innovation Center. It should be completed next year, and will feature multiple…
At Saturday’s big Event for Paulding County was the Antwerp Day in the Park, there were lots of winners! Giveaways all day long kept people at the fair event that took place in Antwerp’s Riverside Park. The day was absolutely beautiful from the time of the Turtle Trot to the parade starting, to the taking…
The 2021 Gem of the year selected by the Antwerp Chamber Gem Committee is going to a hard working, community minded, individual – Laurel Hopkins. The Chamber received numerous nominations, and it was a difficult decision for the committee. Other nominees included Denise Coleman, Larry Ryan, Reggie Clem, Barry Delong, Wyatt Cline, Antwerp Ball Association,…
A new project is unfolding in the village. Area residents and groups are banding together to bring a splash pad to Antwerp. Spear heading the project will be Maria Kobee. Maria and husband John are the son and daughter-in-law of Holly Kobee. A former Antwerp alum and teacher, Holly Kobee was a bubbly young wife,…
