Woodlan started the game at the Antwerp Court on Friday, February 19 in a frenzy of three point baskets. At one point, the score was 20-1 and Antwerp was wondering what in the world they were running into?! The Warriors do not have a spectacular record—very similar to Antwerp’s this season as a matter of…
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Legislation Honoring Fallen Military Hero Passes Ohio House
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Legislation Honoring Fallen Military Hero Passes Ohio House State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) today announced the passage of Substitute Senate Bill 182 by the Ohio House of Representatives, an omnibus bill that designates multiple memorial highways across the state. The legislation includes House Bill 406, a road-naming bill sponsored by Rep. Burkley, which names a…
“Local Eagles Begin Nesting” and the regulars – Stan Jordan
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Local Eagles Begin Nesting By: Stan Jordan This picture was given to me by Roger Lilly. It was taken February 1st at the east end of the park in Antwerp. It was taken at about 100 yards with a long range lens. It shows the two adult eagles repairing their nest. It is about mating…
The Walls Came Tumbling Down
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The fire that destroyed River Street Market and Antwerp Tuesday, January 26 finished it’s job the week of February 22 when Kauser’s of Paulding completed the demolition and cleanup of the former local grocery store.
“Original Plat of the Village of Antwerp” and the Usual – Stan Jordan
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By: Stan Jordan The town of Antwerp became incorporated in 1864. It had been deemed a Village in 1841 and celebrated 100 years in 1941. This is the original plat of Antwerp, surveyed by Horatio Curtis, Samuel Rice, William Riley and James Riley sometime in 1841. Look at it closely and it made room for…
Wayne Trace Avenges & Takes GMC Title
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The conference rivals took to the court at the Palace on Friday, February 12. The previous night, the Lady Raiders fell to the Antwerp girls in a game that the home team kept the lead the entire time. The question this night was would the Raider boys be able to avenge the loss from the…
Four Charter Members to be Inducted in Vantage Alumni Hall of Fame @ 40th Anniversary Open House
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After 40 years, Vantage will begin a new tradition – inducting the first class of individuals to the Vantage Alumni Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Alumni Hall of Fame is to recognize graduates who have, through their performance and achievement, brought credit and honor to themselves and to Vantage Career Center after their…
“Grocery Stores in Antwerp in the 1930s”, and the regulars – Stan Jordan
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Old Number 9, The Lobo Tank Busters, Cabin 21 at Valley Forge Grocery stores in Antwerp in the 1930’s By: Stan Jordan My memory is pretty good from 1930 on for a number of years, and the disastrous fire of Doug Bragg’s River Street Market brings back memories of grocery stores in downtown…
Demetrius A.B. Meeks
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Oakwood, OH Demetrius A.B. Meeks, 7 weeks of age, passed away 4:51 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born December 12, 2015 in Van Wert to Joshua and Courtney (Bartley) Meeks, who survive in Ft. Jennings. Also surviving are three brothers: Dante and Trenton Meeks, Tristen Draper; a sister:…
Lisa Ann Recker
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ANTWERP, OH Lisa Ann Recker, 47 of Antwerp passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. Lisa was born July 23, 1968 in Paulding the daughter of Roger & Cheryl (Gilts) Detmon. She was the Superintendent at Paulding County Board of DD; a member of Northwest Ohio Rescue & Restore Coalition and Paulding Kiwanis Club. Lisa had…
One Injured, One Killed in Single Vehicle Crash on State Route 49
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Harrison Township – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on State Route 49, Paulding County north of the Village Of Payne. On January 31, 2016, at 2:34 A.M. troopers with the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol received a…
Linda J. Buchman
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PAULDING: Linda J. Buchman, age 64 died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN after a brief illness. She was born June 4, 1951 in Knox, IN the daughter of the late Willard and Faye (Berry) Holt. In 1977 she married Norman Johnson who preceded her in death October 25,…
Antwerp Landmark Gone, But Lasting Memories Remain
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Nearly three years ago I wrote a tribute to Kammeyer’s IGA, lamenting the closing of a beloved business. It was a tough time for the owners, long-time employees, former employees, and town residents. Fortunately, the store reopened shortly after under a new name and new ownership. So for a short while, Antwerp continued to enjoy…
