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Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

Two local convenience stores reported attempts to pass counterfeit $100 bills at their establishments on Tuesday. Certified Oil Company, 210 N. Washington St., reported at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday that someone tried to pay for items at the convenience store using a counterfeit $100 bill. At 5:25 p.m. that day, an employee of Tyler’s Short Stop, […]

POSTED: 12/08/11 at 3:10 am. FILED UNDER: News

Martha Rice, 89, of Delphos, died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born January 4, 1922, in Delphos. On August 5, 1939, she married Harrison Rice, who preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Ron Rice of Delphos; two daughters, Sharon Swan of Oakhill and Donna […]

POSTED: 12/08/11 at 2:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Van Wert Police December 5, 2:58 p.m. — A burglary was reported at a residence in the 400 block of East Main Street. According to reports, a leather coat was apparently taken. Delphos Police No new reports.

POSTED: 12/08/11 at 2:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Carol O. Franklin, 54, of Middle Point, died at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born October 19, 1957, in LaPorte, Ind., the daughter of the late Eugene Morvilius and Mildred (Hodge) Jarnagin. She married Stephen Franklin, who survives in Middle Point. Other survivors include […]

POSTED: 12/08/11 at 12:30 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

By Nancy Replogle “All Saints’ Day” was celebrated November 1 in the Catholic Church. To commemorate the day fifth grade students at the St. Mary’s School came dressed as their favorite saint after having completed some research. Fr. Stan interviewed each as part of the homily in the all-school Mass. Later in the day the […]

POSTED: 12/07/11 at 4:24 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News

By Kenzie Ray ‘Tis the season, December is here, and with it comes cold, snow, and for the Crestview students, hope for delays and cancellations. As well as the weather basketball season is sneaking up on us as well and the Van Wert County Tip Off. Crestview’s varsity basketball team brought the house down when […]

POSTED: 12/07/11 at 4:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

  In order to raise more money to help several Lincolnview families in need this holiday season the Jr. High Student Council, along with Mrs. Dowdy and Mrs. Sheets,  invite parents to send their K-6 Lincolnview students to spend the evening with us this Friday, December 9 while you take care of holiday shopping or […]

POSTED: 12/07/11 at 3:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

By Hope Wallace I don’t get to see or spend time with my oldest sister, Cathy very much. She has lived in North Carolina for many years and the opportunity simply does not present itself often. Last week however, due to a funeral in the family, the bright spot was, my sister got to stay […]

POSTED: 12/07/11 at 2:07 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

By Rex Dolby  The Wassenberg Camera Club will hold its last meeting of 2011when it gathers at 6:30 p.m.,Thursday, December 8, for its annual Christmas dinner and year-end judging at the Wassenberg Art Center.  President Jodi Hattery asks that anyone who can, come early to help set up tables and chairs and do some decorating. Those […]

POSTED: 12/07/11 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

Edward D. Garver, Edward E. Garver, Alice Garver, Robert E. Garver and Karen F. Garver to Robert E. Garver and Karen F. Garver, portion of section 34, Ridge Township. Catherine C. Heitz Living Trust to Melvin J. Heitz Living Trust, portion of section 4, Jennings Township. Melvin J. Heitz Living Trust to Catherine C. Heitz […]

POSTED: 12/07/11 at 1:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers