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Friday, May. 3, 2024

Betty J. Metcalfe, 86, of Delphos, died at 9:13 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born December 2, 1924, in Glandorf, the daughter of the late Louis A. and Clara (Kolhoff) Wortkoetter. She married Marion “Mike” Metcalfe, who preceded her in death on December 9, 1967. Survivors include three […]

POSTED: 04/28/11 at 1:23 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

By Ashley Moser It’s prom week at Crestview High School and students are ready to get their dance on. The juniors have been working hard to make the prom decorative with the theme of Neon Night.  Prom night will be will be held on April 30,  starting with Promenade at 7 p.m. in the Crestview […]

POSTED: 04/27/11 at 1:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

A “Living Stations of the Cross” prayer service took place on Palm Sunday at the St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School. Students taking on the roles parts of Jesus, Mary, Pontius Pilate and others enacted the 14 events leading up to our Savior’s death and burial. Pictured is the scene where Jesus is placed […]

POSTED: 04/27/11 at 1:42 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News

The Erie Insurance Lookin’ Out Safety Bug will visit four area high schools during the coming week.  The Safety Bug will appear at Crestview High School on April 26, Antwerp High School on April 27, Van Wert High School on April 28, and Lincolnview High School on April 29.  All events will take place in […]

POSTED: 04/27/11 at 1:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

POSTED: 04/27/11 at 1:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth

By Hope Wallace There has been plenty of activity here at the Wassenberg Art Center over the last couple of weeks!  In addition to our current double exhibit “The Art of Therapy” and “It’s in the Cards” we’ve been preparing for our 55th annual June Art Exhibit. This exhibit has a longstanding tradition with The […]

POSTED: 04/27/11 at 1:12 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

The Wassenberg Camera Club will meet Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center, 643 S. Washington St., Van Wert.  President Jodi Hattery and Treasurer Karl Gribler ask that as many members attend as possible to finish the work for the October Photography Exhibit requested by the Wassenberg Board by the end of the […]

POSTED: 04/27/11 at 12:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

omesales Inc. of Delaware to Garry L. Bidlack, inlot 1284, Van Wert. Springer Family Trust to V H Cooper & Co Inc., portion of section 31, Hoaglin Township (Rager’s subdivision lots 2 and 3). Catherine M. Carpenter by sheriff to Kenneth W. Short, portion of inlots 921, 1038, 1037, Van Wert. Rhett A. Decamp and […]

POSTED: 04/27/11 at 12:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

CONVOY — The Van Wert Cougar boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each won their portion of the Van Wert County Track Meet held Tuesday at Crestview’s Athletic Complex. The Cougar girls compiled a score of 89, while Lincolnview was second with 46 points and Crestview was third with 36 points. For the boys, […]

POSTED: 04/27/11 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

The YMCA of Van Wert County’s Marlins Swim Team will be holding a parents meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, at the YMCA. The meeting is for parents of a child who can swim the full length of the pool and may be interested in participating on the Y Marlins summer team. As long […]

POSTED: 04/27/11 at 8:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports