Charlie and Joan were married on June 29, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodburn, Indiana by the Rev. Chr. Schmidt. They have been blessed with four children, Jackie (Tom) Lantz, Brent (Buffy), Kim (Tom) Scifres and Kevin (Jenny). Charlie and Joan also have 9 grandchildren and 13 (soon to be 14) great grandchildren. Charlie started…
Tag: June
Habitat Breaks Ground On New House
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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…
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…
Antwerp RibFest River Run 5K – 2017 Winners
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OVERALL: Male: Sam Williamson 16:13 Female: Gracie Laukhauf 23:21 AGES 5-9: Male: Damon Rosswurm 29:54 Female: Gabriella Snyder 29:33 AGES 10-14: Male: Landyn Reyes 20:59 Female: Caroline Rohrs 27:41 AGES 15-19: Male: Jake Ryan 18:51 Female: Julia Steiner 37:58 AGES 20-29: Male: Weston Geyer 20:45 Female: Rose Mansel-Pleydell 34:04 AGES 30-39: Male: Andrew Reyes 21:11…
Spaces Available To Become A Certified Youth Fishing Instructor
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Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider becoming a certified Passport to Fishing instructor, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). A Passport certification course is being offered June 28 at the ODNR Division of Wildlife District Two Office in Findlay. Passport to…
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.…
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…
Changes Are Happening At Woodburn American Legion Post 377
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Post 377 in Woodburn has been changing! Their new officers, new canteen manager, and staff are looking forward to bringing new, family oriented events to their post. To start with, as of June 16th, they will have a totally non-smoking building and want to invite you and your family to come to karaoke, by Dallich…
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…
