State Patrol Investigating Crash on US24 in Paulding CountyPAULDING – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred at 3:29 PM Wednesday afternoon involving two semi-trucks on US24 one half mile west of County Road 115 in Emerald Township. The crash immediately closed both lanes of westbound…
Antwerp took on Fayette in the final game of sectional volleyball playoff Thursday, October 22 at Antwerp. The game began with Fayette hitting hard against the Archers, taking the lead much of the match. Antwerp came back several times with slams by Rachel Williamson and spikes by Kiana Recker. Emily Derck and Peyton Short were…
It’s not Tom Hanks or Leonardo DiCaprio who star in this local story of similar situation to the movie, “Catch Me If you Can” based on a real life story of fraud, deceit and crime. And, luckily, it didn’t take years to catch these suspects! On Thursday, October 22 around 4:00 p.m. Antwerp Police Captain…
A bitterly cold night began the evening for Wayne Trace vs Hicksville football game at the Raider Field. The seniors for the home team were announced: Gabe Wobler, Noah Stoller, Luke Miller, Austin Winebrenner, Scott Wenninger, Corey Davis, Clint Sinn, Connor Arend, Justin Speice, and Austin Kuhn. The first quarter began with the Aces scoring…
The Senior Choir of First United Methodist Church will be holding a Soup and Sandwich Supper on Friday, October 30 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the church dining room. The menu includes chili soup, chicken noodle soup, hot dogs, coney dogs, sloppy joes, assorted cakes and cookies and a beverage. Come and enjoy a…
THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS By: Stan Jordan On today’s mission, we went north up to southern Belgium. This is fall now and most of the leaves are gone from the trees and the Germans are fighting hard against Patton’s troops as they are nearing some German soil. The German border in this area is close…
Jerry and Ruth York will be married 25 years on October 27, 2015. They were married at Antwerp Lutheran Church October 27, 1990. They have a wonderful blended family of six children, twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one on the way. They live in Antwerp and are going to Frankenmuth, MI to celebrate.
MELROSE– A Trooper assigned to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was one of two injured when a vehicle struck a marked patrol car while the Trooper was assisting a stranded motorist. On October 19, 2015 at approximately 11:26 am, Ray J. Mullins, 79, of Oakwood, was driving east on State…
Florence Elizabeth Fisher, 88, of Payne passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Florence was born in Antwerp on October 26, 1926, a daughter of the late Ollie Mae (Sharp) and Lawrence Edward Williams. She loved to bake and was known for her great wedding cake baking skills. Florence also…
Earl William Burgoon, 84, of Haviland, passed away at home on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Earl was born in Payne on June 29, 1931, a son of the late Barbara Ellen (Ganger) and Gerald William Burgoon. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt in the Korean War. Earl worked at Grizzly Manufacturing and…
Divine Mercy Catholic Church of Paulding is hosting a Wine Tasting to be held on October 24, 2015 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Payne Campus in the Parish Hall. Three local wineries – Majestic Oaks of Grand Rapids, Leisure Time of Napoleon, and Jubilee Winery of Delphos are bringing their five top wines to taste.…
On Monday afternoon, October 5th, the Archers jump out to a 40-0 lead and held on to beat Edgerton 40-16. Leading the way for the 4-1 Archers was Cole Seslar with 2 touchdown receptions (17, 37yards). Also with 2 TD’s was Matt Jones (21, 66 yards). Scoring on the ground was Mike Taylor with a…
Jean Mundt, 83, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital. Jean was born in Montrose, Michigan on May 15, 1932, a daughter of the late Doris (Reed) and Hubert Bachelor. She worked in food service at Notre Dame for many years. Jean was a resident of Vancrest of Antwerp. On…
