Kenneth H. Miller and Cheryl A. Miller to Phyllis J. Amstutz, inlot 1513, Van Wert. 401 S. Shane trust to Karley Riggenbach, inlots 355, 356, Ohio City. Estate of Frances Davis to 5 Star Plus Rentals LLC, portion of lot 290, Van Wert subdivision. Martha E. Van Eman to Steel Wheel Farm LLC, portion of […]
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 12:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
William A. Kuhn, 83, of Payne, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at the Paulding County Hospital in Paulding. He was born January 13, 1928, in Tucson, Ariz., the son of the late Joseph F. and Minnie A. (Ott) Kuhn. On August 16, 1952, he married Mary Ann Chaney, who preceded him in death on November […]
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 10:27 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Nancy Replogle St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School welcomes Jennifer Slusher as music teacher. Mrs. Slusher teaches music to all grades at St. Mary’s each morning and elementary music at the Lincolnview School each afternoon. We are also getting acquainted with Fr. Stan. Father Stan has visited classrooms so he could get to […]
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 10:13 am. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News
By Hope Wallace Thanks to all of the artists and photographers who contributed to the exhibit at the Van Wert County Fair! The art exhibit was judged by, Jens Svendsen of Hamler. Jens has taught art at Bowling Green State University, has a Masters of Art in Fine Art and an R.N. in psychiatric nursing. […]
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 9:15 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
By Rex Dolby Congratulations are due David Bradford for his first and Best of Show in Senior B/W and to Rick McCoy for his first and Best of Show in Senior Color at the Van Wert County Fair’s Photography Exhibit. Senior Wassenberg Camera Club members also did well in the judging. Keith Mongold […]
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 9:07 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
The Lima Bath Wildcats traveled to Willow Bend Country Club Tuesday and brought cold windy weather with them, but Van Wert still won the Western Buckeye League match, 174-189. “I guess we were fortunate to play poorly and get by with a win,” said third-year Van Wert Coach Jeff Hood. “The pins were in some tough […]
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 3:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although the Van Wert County economy remains stagnant and the Van Wert County itself has been struggling financially, none of that mattered to those who support the Junior Fair Livestock Auction. This year’s edition of the annual livestock sale saw a record price paid for a dairy feeder calf, while the overall […]
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 3:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/FEMA board information Although Van Wert County will not receive Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds for 2011, it has been allocated $3,694 from the state set-aside funds, said United Way of Van Wert County Executive Director Deb Russell, who is also the local FEMA board president. “We have received a letter stating […]
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 2:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/ODOD information COLUMBUS – The Village of Convoy has seen its investment in a series of planning meetings pay off with a $300,000 grant that will be used for several village projects. In an effort to revitalize distressed areas around Ohio, the Ohio Department of Development approved nearly $3 million to make infrastructure […]
POSTED: 09/07/11 at 2:23 am. FILED UNDER: News