Incoming Antwerp High School freshmen Aeriel Snyder and Makenna Smith recently attended a 5 day, 4 night leadership workshop at Youngstown State University. The workshop is ran by the Ohio Association of Student Councils and both girls won scholarships to attend. Aeriel is class president for her grade and Makenna is the class Vice President.…
Recently, the EACS Board of School Trustees recognized Tobyn Smith, Leo High student for being named the 2018 4-H High Achiever! The Allen County Fair is all about 4-H and Tobyn has been participating in the program for nine years. His favorite 4-H projects includes Swine and Sheep because he gets to connect with the…
Kimberly Ann Smith and Jarrison William Steiner were married on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. They celebrated with family and friends on Saturday, January 7, 2017 with a reception hosted by the groom’s family. Kimberly is the daughter of Camilla Smith of Antwerp, OH, and Doug Pier of Monroeville, IN. She is a senior at Antwerp…
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…
By: Kimberly Smith A new year could mean a lot of various things to different people. It is perhaps a moment in time that betokens a fresh start and new beginning. Opportunities have a tendency to arise, and desires seem to be impassioned by a contemporary focus on set resolutions or goals. Some people may…
By: Donovan Klein – 21Alive; Eric Dutkiewicz -21Alive On December 16, the Navy announced that the Purple Heart will be awarded to the four Marines and one Sailor who were killed and the Marine who was injured at the July 16 attack in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Lance Cpl. Squire Wells, Staff…
COLUMBUS—State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) today introduced legislation to designate a portion of highway in Paulding County after a local military hero who was killed during a shootout in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this summer. House Bill 406 would name the portion of US Route 127 stretching from the northern edge of Paulding to the intersection of…
By: Kimberly Smith It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of making mistakes and learning from them, it was Sam Williamson and his high school achievements. Who is Sam and why is he memorable? He is a cross country and…
By: Kimberly Smith Last year, around the beginning of spring, a citizen of Antwerp who goes by Ken Conkle started a community garden for himself and the community of Antwerp. I couldn’t help myself but to wonder why he spontaneously grew a garden… so why did he? Mr. Conkle has a burning passion and has…
By: Kimberly Smith Through the summer, the football players of Antwerp Local have had strenuous three or more hours of practice everyday. They are working hard to attain their goals; goals that consist of having success and to strive to be better in the future. The football team and coach Altimus are aiming higher than…
Divine Mercy Catholic Parish of Paulding County celebrated their Vacation Bible School the week of July 20th in Antwerp. On the 2nd day of the program, the students learned about some of the great gifts God gives us. Students also learned about how each of us can be a gift to others. One way the…
Paulding, Ohio-Final details have now been decided in regards to the memorial service for Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith. Smith was a victim of the July 16th shootings at the Navy/Marine Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Smith was originally from Paulding. Doors will open for the memorial at 9:30 a.m. Saturday August 1st. There…
