Van Wert independent/contributor content Kids wait all year for summer vacation, but for divorced or separated families, summer vacations can become a complicated affair. Parents not only have to work around each other’s schedules, but may also have to work around all the extracurricular school activities that take place each summer. Planning in advance can […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 9:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Colleen M. Clark of Van Wert recently died. She was born March 22, 1930, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Forrest G. and Wave A. Oswalt. On January 24, 1953, she married Dan Clark, who preceded her in death on September 28, 2010. Survivors include a son, Ron (Lois) Clark of Centerville; one […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 9:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Estate of Ramiro Romie Lozano to Louise L. Lozano, portion of inlot 145, Delphos. William R. Dibert and Enid C. Dibert to William R. Dibert Revocable Trust, portion of section 24, Liberty Township. James Paul Henrey and Esther Jane Henrey to Esther Jane Henrey Trust, portion of section 33, Harrison Township. James Paul Henrey and […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 2:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
By Josh Boggs Last year Crestview high school started to participate in their own mini Relay for Life. The Relay for Life is a program devoted to raising money for the American Cancer Society. Students can donate $5 to this cause to walk or run around the track for the afternoon. Students can sign up […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 1:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
By Nancy Replogle During Children’s Book Week at St. Mary of the Assumption School, three local authors visited the classrooms. The authors were Pam and Dennis Smith and Lisa Eichler. Pam and Dennis have recently written a book called “Tickle me Safe,” a story about two of our students, Risa and Emma Pollock. Several years […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 1:20 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News
By Hope Wallace What is that? Artism? The Art of Therapy and Art of Trading Cards exhibit closed a week ago, but Cleveland filmmaker Richard Walsh of Vision Media and Marketing wasn’t finished with it quite yet. “Artism” is a term coined by Richard when he shot a short video last year showing some of […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 12:40 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club met Thursday, May 12, at the Wassenberg Art Center to see who had the best Flag picture. Taking first place was Shirley Hollis’s dramatic picture of the large flag at the Bud’s dealership at St. Marys. Granddaughter Lillie Hollis won 2nd place with her picture of the U.S. […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 12:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Lincolnview Local Board of Education honored retiring staff members and also talked about future revenue concerns during its May meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Doug Fries and board members honored four employees who will be retiring at the end of the school year. They include teachers Frank Rohrs (35 years), Marsha Owens (33 years), […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 4:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent An Indiana man who allegedly assaulted the Convoy marshal during a traffic stop in October 2010 was one of several people placed on community control during hearings held Tuesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Carl Donley, 39, of Decatur, Ind., was placed on three years of community control in connection […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 4:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Senior Citizens Queen Vivian Boaz and King Bob Lybarger pose for a photo during Tuesday’s Senior Citizens Banquet held at the Van Wert County Council on Aging on Fox Road. Below, Tom Rupert entertains the crowd with some Big Band standards while Dick Hoverman works on sound for the concert. (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert […]
POSTED: 05/18/11 at 4:21 am. FILED UNDER: News