I am in need some community participation! In keeping with the antique decorating theme in the Treasurer’s office, I am looking for older photo’s of the Paulding County Courthouse, and would like to have some community involvement. This is where you come in! If you have an original photo of the courthouse from the early…
By: Stan Jordan My desk here at the West Bend News is probably one of the best locations in town. I have a nice window right in front of me that looks over on East River Street, that was remodeled a few years ago and is one of the prettiest streets in town. I can…
The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan On today’s raid, we had on extra gas tanks and we flew straight west to the French and German border to a place called Wolfhaggen. This is a big railroad yard that connects to the French National Railway. It was a very big yard and it looked like…
The Lobo Tank Busters, Ol’ #9, The Methodist Church and Parsonage, The Memorial in Rennes FranceIn God We Trust By: Stan Jordan Back in 1941-42, I was a senior at AHS. One of my teachers, Mr. Wilbur Carter, taught American History – one of my favorite subjects. The world was in a turmoil at that…
The Lady Bulldogs’ Cross Country team won the Meister Family Invitational at Monroe Central High School. The Lady Bulldogs’ tied state ranked Pendleton Heights with 49 points, but won on the 6th runner tie breaker. Paige Boatright came from behind in the last 100 meters of the race to take the individual championship in a…
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…
The Lobo Tank Busters, Horse-power Holiday; Tractor-Pull at Hicksville Fairgrounds, Hotels & Boarding Houses in Old AntwerpThe Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan We took off this morning on dawn patrol and we headed over towards Germany, Ruhr Valley. That is the Pittsburgh of Germany. Many factories, foundries, and defense plants. We were up about…
The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Have you ever tried an exercise program only to be discouraged by the results? You gave it everything you had, but you either didn’t lose weight or you didn’t build muscle or tone to the extent that you had hoped. Chances are that you may not have given it…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings were recently visited by officer Gary Deatrick and his dog, Jano, and Officer Caleb Miller with his dog, Cooper. We learned how these dogs make loyal and faithful partners, and are making a huge difference in our county against the fight on drugs. Shown here with Officer Miller and Cooper are (from…
Dear Miss C, It’s almost time to go back to school, and part of me is really excited about it. But there is this one girl who was new last year who has been trying to ruin my reputation and my friendships! But in school she acts all nice to the teachers and MY friends……
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…
Mallory Mansfield from Antwerp Ohio represented Paulding County at the Ohio State Fair. She competed in the “ You and Your Dog” 4H project and took first place. This event was judged on dog knowledge, interview, test and educational display/interview.
What a Day, What a Day; Lobo Tank Busters; A Little History on West River Street What a Day, What a Day! By: Stan Jordan Saturday started at 8AM. I had a pancake and sausage breakfast down at the EMS building. It was a nice, warm morning and we set and talked with friends for…
