Rufus Hiller Duprey, 97, of rural Van Wert, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at his residence. He was born at the State Road family residence to the late Ellsworth and Margaret (Hiller) Duprey on October 17, 1914, where he lived all his life with the exception of the four years he spent serving in the […]
POSTED: 11/24/11 at 12:15 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Students at Franklin Elementary School celebrated Thanksgiving on November 22. Parent volunteers served a turkey feast and everyone enjoyed the delicious turkey, potatoes and gravy, corn, roll, and a pumpkin square. Mrs. Pelton’s second grade class visited other classes and performed a Reader’s Theater play called “The Night Before Thanksgiving.” In the afternoon, Kindergarteners in Mrs. Hoods’ and Mrs. Chiles’ classes […]
POSTED: 11/23/11 at 3:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
Students and staff at Jefferson Elementary gathered again this year to share what they are thankful for and their annual Thanksgiving Feast. All 309 students and 32 staff members “feasted” together…thankful for their friends, classmates, teachers, and support staff. Each class submitted “feathers” that stated what they were thankful for during this very special time […]
POSTED: 11/23/11 at 2:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
Three Lincolnview seniors attended a meeting on Tuesday, November 15 at Trinity Friends Church to receive cash prizes given out by the Heartland Patriots of Van Wert. The seniors were Carley Springer, who won first place; Levi Brake, second place; and Curt Stewart, third place. They earned their prizes by having the top three essays […]
POSTED: 11/23/11 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Rex Dolby Often family and friends who can’t get home at other times of the year will make it for Thanksgiving. Here’s the chance to record them as they have changed and grown since the last time you saw them. Consider pictures as they enter the house and are greeted, converse with others, gather around the […]
POSTED: 11/23/11 at 1:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace Yes. It’s happened. We are going to be open on Black Friday. And, no, we are not opening up at midnight. We will have coffee, beverages and warm, quiet galleries to roam at an unhurried pace. Come in and take a break, oh ye shop-weary and heavy-laden. We have artwork, pottery and […]
POSTED: 11/23/11 at 1:42 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Walter L. Holtzapple, Patty K. Mace Holtzapple and Patty K. Holtzapple to Walter L. Holtzapple and Patty K. Holtzapple, portion of section 8, Harrison Township, outlot 145, portion of inlot 2932, inlot 2933, Van Wert. Charlotte L. Sherry, Charlotte L. Banks and Charlotte Loretta Banks to Brett A. Strick and Stacy R. Strick, lot 381, […]
POSTED: 11/23/11 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 11/23/11 at 2:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert independent/ODJFS information Van Wert County’s unemployment rate in October followed a trend seen among most neighboring counties of either no change or a small increase in the jobless rate. According to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Van Wert County’s unemployment rate inched upward from 9.0 percent […]
POSTED: 11/23/11 at 2:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education held a moment of silence for a longtime district employee who died Tuesday morning and also talked about financial and legislative matters during its November meeting Tuesday evening. Board President Ron Davis asked for a moment of silence to remember Monica Richey, a bus driver with […]
POSTED: 11/23/11 at 2:37 am. FILED UNDER: News