Tag: fire

The End of An Era? Disastrous Fire in Antwerp

Estimated Around 8 pm at the corner of Main Street and River Street in Antwerp the Riverstreet Market, previously known as Kammeyer’s began to have smoke smolder out of what we appeared to be the bakery. After a little bit of time and lots of sirens the epic fire spread to the entire building. Smoke…

Milan Township Open House

The Milan Township Fire Department has just been finished and will have their Open House on September 13. Residents are invited to see the sister department to the Woodburn FD across from Woodlan High School at the corner of Woodburn and Webster Roads. Like always, the fire department is looking for volunteers. If you are…

6th Annual Ice Cream Social at Auglaize Twp. Fire Dept.

The Auglaize Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary, located at the corner of SR 637 and Rd. 169 are hosting their annual ice cream social on Saturday, August 1st from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The menu includes homemade ice cream, sandwiches, pies, chips and beverages. Carry outs are also available. Special appearance by Lifelight, weather permitting, and Deputy Gary…

Grain Bin Rescue Training — This Friday!

On-farm grain bins can be deadly traps. Farm Safety training is not optional in today’s work environments. By Sarah Noggle, OSU Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Paulding County How many of you have ever watched the ABC television show, “In an Instant?” The episode aired on Saturday night, April 4, 2015 and is one…

Scott Fire Dept. receives donation

The Scott Volunteer Fire Department received a $5000.00 DuPont Pioneer Community Investment Grant for the purchase of a grain rescue tube. This grain rescue tube will help the department better serve the local community and is one of two in 12 surrounding fire departments. The Scott Volunteer Fire Department will also provide aid across neighboring…

Oasis Reopens After Fire

It’s only been a month and half and now it’s ready to reopen!After a fire on Tuesday, August 5th the Oasis in Antwerp closed for repairs after all of the damage from smoke, fire and water. The Bar and Grill will reopen on Tuesday, September 23 at 11 am to serve all of it’s patrons.…

Antwerp’s Oasis Will Reopen Soon – After Fire

Late Last evening, August 5th, a fire started in the backside of the building in the apartments above the Oasis Bar and Grill in Antwerp. Fire Departments from Hicksville and Payne were called in to assist at the scene. Doug Bragg, owner of the Oasis, said “The Fire Departments did a great job of targeting…

Rekindle the Fire Men’s Conference

Catholic men from around the region are warmly invited to spend a few hours focusing on their faith and its implications during the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend’s Rekindle the Fire men’s conference this Saturday, Feb. 22. The fourth annual event takes place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne.…