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Donnabelle Rumble, 83, of Scott, died at 11:22 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born March 27, 1928, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Harley and Valia (Waller) Edgell. On November 1, 1947, she married Ray F. Rumble, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2005. Survivors […]

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 11:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Harry D. Utterback, 91, of Paulding, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the Gardens of Paulding in Paulding. He was born December 21, 1919, in Paulding, the son of the late Clyde W. and Mary (Outland) Utterback. On March 1, 1947, he married Vanda R. (Welsh) Utterback, who preceded him in death on February 13, […]

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 11:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

By Christine Errett Chills in the air and the dropping of leaves are the first signs of fall for Crestview students. With many events taking place this autumn, it’s getting to be a busy time of year. The cross country teams competed in the NWC at Paulding Saturday, October 15. The girls took runner up […]

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 2:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

Lincolnview Local Schools have decided to utilize a new Parent/Teacher online scheduler this year. PTCFast is designed to make it easy to schedule parent-teacher conferences. A letter was sent home with students on October 21 explaining how to schedule  appointments. To pick a time slot, simply go to the Lincolnview website at: http://www.lincolnview.k12.oh.us. Locate the link, […]

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 2:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

By Rex Dolby Saturday, November 1, from 9-1, a Holiday Shoot will take place at the Wassenberg Art Center, Van Wert. In 15-minute sessions, families can have portraits taken that will be suitable for Christmas cards or framing. Three different photo packages will be available. To schedule a sitting or to obtain more information, contact Jodi Hattery by phone at […]

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 2:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

By Hope Wallace Starting on Tuesday, November 1 from 6-8 p.m. we are opening up the Wassenberg Art Center every Tuesday evening to anyone who wants to come to the art center to draw, paint, sculpt or work with ceramics. You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy creating. (That’s why we’re here!) We […]

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 2:18 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

By Nancy Replogle In their research the fifth graders discovered that the Incas were great bridge builders. The children made a model of the Andes Mountains with a swinging bridge such as the Incas built in the 1400’s. Pictured are Erienne Cassidy, Caton Williamson, Erika Younts, Risa Pollock, and Jacob Lautzenheiser. Eastern Native Americans made […]

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 2:04 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News

Bruce A. Taylor, Bruce Taylor, Patricia A. Taylor, Kathleen A. Motycka, Kathleen Motycka and Lawrence K. Motycka to Kyle A. Hammons and Ebany Hammons, inlot 86, Convoy. Kenneth R. Bolinger Family Trust and Marjorie L. Bolinger Family Trust to Julie A. Gamble, portion of inlot 16, Van Wert. Wells Fargo Bank and American Home Mortgage […]

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 1:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 12:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Van Wert independent/ODJFS information Van Wert County’s unemployment rate dipped three-tenths of a percent in September, from 9.3 percent to 9.0 percent, the lowest rate seen since the economic recession began in mid-2008. While unemployment numbers remained the same as in August at 1,300 and the number of workers employed dropped 100, to 12,900, the […]

POSTED: 10/26/11 at 12:32 am. FILED UNDER: News