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🌱 How 250 new jobs could reshape Antwerp’s local economy by 2030.
Make time for Cross Country vs. Edgerton/Holgate @ Edgerton's Miller Park on the Antwerp Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How 250 new jobs could reshape Antwerp's local economy by 2030.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 60.
- Thursday: Warm with occasional rain, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Plastics company locating in Antwerp (bryantimes.com) — A new plastics manufacturer, Polyethics Industries, plans to open its first U.S. facility in the village of Antwerp, bringing 250 full-time jobs and about $12 million in annual payroll by 2030. Backed by a state Job Creation Tax Credit, the project represents a major new employer and long-term investment in Antwerp and Paulding County's local economy. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cross Country vs. Edgerton/Holgate @ Edgerton's Miller Park
Miller Park, 300 Miller Park Dr., Edgerton
4:30 pm - JH Volleyball @ Tinora (A)
Hicksville Schools Hicksville, OH 43526
5:00 pm - JH Football vs. Antwerp (H)
Hicksville Schools Hicksville, OH 43526
5:00 pm - JV / Varsity Volleyball vs. Wayne Trace (A)
Hicksville Schools Hicksville, OH 43526
5:30 pm - Cooper Community Library Mrs. Ropers Arts Crafts and movie night
Cooper Community Branch Library, 206 N 1st St, Oakwood - Annual Paulding County Republican Fall Banquet →
Paulding County Fair Grounds Extension Building, 501 Fairground Drive, Paulding
5:00 pm - Continental at Edgerton →
Edgerton High School, 111 E River St, Edgerton
5:30 pm - JV / Varsity Volleyball vs. Eastside (A)
Hicksville Schools Hicksville, OH 43526
6:00 pm - Varsity Football vs. Wayne Trace (H) (HOMECOMING)
Hicksville Schools Hicksville, OH 43526
7:00 pm - Lincolnview at Hicksville →
Hicksville High School, 958 East High St., Hicksville
11:30 am - JV Football vs. Wayne Trace (H)
Hicksville Schools Hicksville, OH 43526
5:00 pm - JH Volleyball vs. Edgerton (H)
Hicksville Schools Hicksville, OH 43526
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. posted a job opening for DieSetter Operator 1st Shift in Defiance. Apply here.
- Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. posted a job opening for Field Safety Representative II in Van Wert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Antwerp here.
🗞 Nearby News
Paulding
- Weekend recap: volleyball, soccer, tennis « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com)
- NSCC raised nearly $20K at outing (northwestsignal.net)
Convoy
- VWCO Sheriff's activity log 9/26/2026 « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com)
Edgerton
- Prep Volleyball Roundup: Edon wins home invite (bryantimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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