ROCKFORD – The Rockford Recreation Association and Willshire Youth Activities will be having their fifth annual Casino Night on Saturday, March 26, at The Rockford Community Building in Rockford. The event will start at 5 p.m., with gaming tables open at 6 that evening and a reverse raffle at 7 p.m. A sports memorabilia auction, 50/50 […]
POSTED: 03/17/11 at 2:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 03/16/11 at 2:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Second Trimester Renaissance cards were recently rewarded to Van Wert Middle School students who reached certain goals for attendance, attitude and academics. A Renaissance card is recognized by many Van Wert area businesses by offering discounts to students. Having a card also allows a student to earn a reward, such as a movie time or bowling […]
POSTED: 03/16/11 at 2:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
The week of March 7-11 was Vocation Awareness Week at St. Mary of the Assumption School. Deacon Andy McMahon and principal Dave Mathews talked to the students about Mr. McMahon’s calling from God to become a deacon. Mardi Gras ushers in the Lenten season on the church calendar.The kids had “Mardi Gras fever” on Tuesday, […]
POSTED: 03/16/11 at 2:01 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News
L & L Partnership, Lawrence Suever partner, and Leila W. Brown Partner to Jeffrey A. Hammons, inlot 3133, Van Wert. Andrew W. Kleinschmidt and Roberta A. Kleinschmidt to Kim C. Brenneman, portion of section 28, Hoaglin Township. Arron M. Eyanson to America E. Eyanson, portion of inlot 69, Wren. Thomas Edward Klaus, Janet M. Klaus, […]
POSTED: 03/16/11 at 1:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Knights take the OGT By Madison Preston Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) week here at Crestview, sophomores will be tested in Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Science; freshmen will also be taking a practice OGT in preparation for next following year. Any junior or senior who has passed all sections of the test enjoyed a […]
POSTED: 03/16/11 at 1:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
The show is almost here. Lincolnview theatre will present the comedy Sitting in a Tree this coming weekend at the Marsh Auditorium. Travel along one man’s journey as he experiences a life filled with laughter and love. The performance will start at 7:30 p.m. both nights on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19, 2011. […]
POSTED: 03/16/11 at 1:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
Come and enjoy the Ohio Watercolor Society Show! By Hope Wallace We encourage you to visit the Ohio Watercolor Society Exhibit, which continues through March 27, Tuesday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The show is sponsored by Central Mutual Insurance Company and Purmort Brothers Insurance agency. The Wassenberg Art Center is located at 643 S. Washington Street in […]
POSTED: 03/16/11 at 12:12 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education took some time to review Governor John Kasich’s proposed biennial budget, which was released at 3 p.m. Tuesday, while also accepting the resignation of a retiring teacher and looked at some very positive results from a statewide FFA Greenhand Quiz Contest. District Treasurer Troy Bowersock first […]
POSTED: 03/16/11 at 2:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners definitely weren’t all on the same page when it came to a retire-rehire proposal for Jim Beard, director of the County Department of Job and Family Services (JFS). Commissioner Gary Adams said the proposal, which calls for cutting Beard’s hours to 32 per week or […]
POSTED: 03/16/11 at 2:39 am. FILED UNDER: News