Content submitted Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks announces that the Ohio Elks Association 2011-2012 Education Grants are available to any prospective student living within the jurisdiction of a Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge in the State of Ohio. These Grants are available to anyone, regardless of age, […]
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Van Wert independent PAULDING — The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center has completed the relocation of its Van Wert office to Thomas Edison Center, according to Superintendent Brian Gerber. Gerber gave a report on the changeover to the WBESC Governing Board and thanked all those involved in making the transition a smooth one, especially Carol […]
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The Van Wert Cougars fell to a respectable 6-7-2 on the season with a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Western Buckeye League powerhouse Ottawa-Glandorf Thursday night at the new VWHS soccer complex. Van Wert needs to defeat Defiance in sectional tournament action to tie last season’s win record of seven games. Last season’s Cougars […]
POSTED: 10/14/11 at 9:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
KALIDA — The Crestview Lady Knights traveled to the home of the Kalida Lady Wildcats on Thursday evening. The Knights jumped out to a quick lead when Brooke Bowen scored at the 37:25 mark of the first half with an assist by Catelyn Mefferd. The Lady Cats answered with three goals to make the score […]
POSTED: 10/14/11 at 9:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Despina Walls, 79, of Van Wert, died Thursday afternoon, October 13, 2011, at her residence. She was born April 26, 1932, in Boston, Mass., the daughter of the late Michael and Catina (Petalides) Trabazen. She married Wayland Wayne Walls, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Connie L. (Charles) Myers of Van […]
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Terrill S. Landers, 57, of Paulding, died Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born October 20, 1953, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Sylvia (Bakowiski) Landers Guyton, who survives in Melrose, and the late Monte Landers. On June 14, 1986, he married Sonja K. (Lewis) Landers, who survives […]
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POSTED: 10/14/11 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
From submitted content The last weekend of October will bring the 2nd Annual Harvest Moon Festival to Historic Downtown Van Wert. A combination of events will make for a fantastic weekend of family fun that you won’t want to miss! Kicking off the weekend will be Main Street’s first Carved Pumpkin Contest. If you think you […]
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Content submitted The Van Wert County Historical Society reminds the patrons attending the Chicken Barbecue and Fall Family Fest on Saturday, October 22 that the meal will be served from 5:00-7:00 PM. Those who will be carrying out their dinners should travel west on East Third Street and stop at the drive leading up to […]
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