First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W Central Avenue in Van Wert, in partnership with many Van Wert businesses and churches, has set the date of Sunday, July 30th for their 2nd Annual Operation Back to School event. The free event provides backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene items to Van Wert County families in…
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Antwerp Hires New HS Principal
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The Antwerp Board of Education met in Special Session Wednesday, May 31, 2017. The Board hired Travis Lichty for the position of MS/HS Principal replacing Mike Bute who has accepted the HS Principal position in the West Jefferson School District near Columbus. Travis’s three year contract will begin August 1, 2017. Travis previously served as…
Students Rewarded For Buckling Up
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High school students were given a free McDonalds McCafe coupon if they arrived to school wearing a seat belt. 130 students were reward during the eventat Wayne Trace High School on Tuesday, May 23rd. The event was part of the 2017 Click It or Ticket campaign. The 2017 Click It or Ticket Campaign dates are…
Honor Roll for Antwerp, WT Payne & Paulding
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ANTWERP ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLL 4TH NINE WKS 2016-17 ALL A’S Third Grade: Karam, Ethan; Rogge, Hampton; Billman, Kalli; Hammer, Aubrey; McMichael, Zaine; Zuber, Raelynne Fourth Grade: Carnes, Allison (Ally); Donat, Karsen; Rohrs, Caroline; Shuherk, Eden; Lichty, Aiden; Marlin, Teeghun; Moreno, Braylen; Peters, Madisyn; Thornell, Jessica Fifth Grade: Shook, Kahlea; Spyker, Leila; Hammer, Haley; Hitzeman, Cohen;…
Antwerp Junior High Boys Defeat Fairview
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Antwerp Archers JH Boys baseball grabbed an early lead on its way to a 9-3 victory over Fairview 8th Grade on Monday. Antwerp scored on a triple by Luke Krouse, a single by Dylan Hines, and double by Austin Lichty in the first inning. Chase Clark and Luke McDorman singled in the second inning with…
Woodlan FFA Elects Officers
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The Woodlan FFA elected Chapter Officers for the 2017 – 2018 school year. Returning Officer, Eric Fuller, was elected chapter President. Also elected were: Taylor Sarrazine, Vice President; Alissa Hubbart, Secretary; Evy Spieth, Reporter; Kirk Nahrwold, Treasurer; and Elly Spieth, Sentinel. Prior to being elected by the chapter members, the Woodlan Ag. Advisory Board slated…
Antwerp Students Prepare MRE’s
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Mr. Kurt Tempel’s sixth grade science class at Antwerp Middle School recently prepared MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) after studying a unit on energy and chemical heat. The activity was made possible with generous support from Antwerp VFW Post #5087 and GI Joe’s Army Surplus.
Dominion Trials Descend Upon Paulding School
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By: Josh Steiner On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, Paulding High School hosted the Dominion Trials, with senior students competing against Hicksville High School seniors in order to win the Dominion Cup. The tournament is part of an effort by area high schools to make school more interesting and perhaps competitive for students, encouraging them to…
Central Lutheran Preschool Celebrates The Week Of The Young Child
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Central Lutheran Preschool was happy to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration of early learning, young children, their teachers and families. Students participated in special dress days and activities each day, including Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Future Friday. Preschoolers were able to work and engage…
Parade of Nations
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On the last Friday of the school year, fifth graders at Antwerp Elementary School had their annual Parade of Nations. Elementary students lined the hallways as the fifth graders pulled their decorated wagons, wearing costumes and carrying their nation’s flag. This was the culmination of a research project on a nation of the students’ choice.
Seniors Recognized For Top STS
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Seniors Matthew Dooley and Joshua Ehlinger of Antwerp High School were recently recognized for being the top Student Technology Services (STS) students for the 2016-2017 school year. Dooley and Ehlinger each received a $200 scholarship from an organization called Students for Other Students (SOS) to honor the positive impact they’ve had on those they have…
Lady Archers Snatch Sectional Championship
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Division IV Sectional Softball Championship game was played Friday, May 12th at Antwerp. The Lady Archers were on fire with Carlie Hanes on the mound. Final score: Antwerp 8, Holgate 0 Winning pitcher – Carlie Hanes (7 innings 14k 0bb 1hit) Losing pitcher – B. Plotts (7innings 1k 1bb 13 hits) Hitters of the Game:…
Antwerp JR High Track Dominates At Paulding Relays
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The Antwerp Jr. High track teams ventured to Paulding for the Panther Relays against the host squad and Lincolnview. The tracksters were greeted by awesome weather and were ready to give it their all. The Archers started off on the right foot and kept it rolling the entire evening. The boys won by a slim…
