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Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025

WREN — Wrenway Park Wiffleball Warehouse is accepting teams for the fifth annual Cornhole Classic — “Battle of the Bags,” to be held on Saturday, November 5, at 1 p.m. For those interested in sponsoring a set of boards for the tournament, the fee is $25. The fee is $30 for each two-person team that enters the double-elimination tournament. […]

POSTED: 10/06/11 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: News

The YWCA has scheduled a Family Open Swim for Monday, October 10, from 6-7 p.m.  Bring the whole family to enjoy the YWCA pool! The moveable floor pool will be set shallow so that all children can enjoy the fun! Open swims are free for Health Center Plus & Aqua Action members and $2 per […]

POSTED: 10/06/11 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: News

Van Wert Police October 5, 10:39 a.m. — A Van Wert man reported that two tires were cut on his vehicle while it was parked in the 600 block of North Cherry Street. October 5, 1:36 p.m. — Police located a small amount of illegal drugs in the vicinity of the Van Wert Armory, 214 […]

POSTED: 10/05/11 at 11:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Steven David Lehman, 36, of Schulenburg, Texas, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011. He was born August 20, 1975, in Van Wert, the son of David Lee Lehman, who survives in Flatonia, Texas, and Deborah (Tumblin) Lehman, who survives in Van Wert. Also surviving was his stepmother, Judi Lehman of Flatonia, Texas; a companion, Rocio Miranda […]

POSTED: 10/05/11 at 9:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

By Katie Trigg                 With fall homecoming quickly approaching, the Knights have begun to start preparing for the festivities. Both the juniors and seniors have started with powderpuff by selling their t-shirts to wear for the game. They still have to start practices, with the game coming up on October 20. Senior MacKenzie Richard said, […]

POSTED: 10/05/11 at 4:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

The French and Spanish Clubs recently elected officers for the 2011-2012 school year.   Spanish Club officers are President, Abby Richey; Vice-President, Sabrina Barnhart; Secretary, Courtney Gorman; and Treasurer, Taylor Miller.  French Club officers are President, Katie Dye; Vice-President, Kaylee Thatcher; Secretary, Haley McAbee; and Treasurer, Blaze McMonigal.  The clubs are planning a joint trip to […]

POSTED: 10/05/11 at 4:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

POSTED: 10/05/11 at 3:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den

By Nancy Replogle What do pieces of cereal, jelly beans, and marshmallows have in common with cells? These things were used by 4th grade students at St. Mary’s School to create model cells. Natalie, Jaden, Alexis, Jill, Ryan, Sam, Parker, Desiree, and Kennedy show off their creations. St. Mary’s first grade students know a lot […]

POSTED: 10/05/11 at 3:23 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News

By Rex Dolby The 34th Annual Wassenberg Photography Exhibit opened with a public reception and awards presentation Saturday, October 1, at the Wassenberg Art Center. Twenty-six cash awards and 18 Honorable Mention ribbons were presented by Wassenberg Art Center Director Hope Wallace and Wassenberg Camera Club President Jodi Hattery. These awards were determined by jurors James King […]

POSTED: 10/05/11 at 2:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

By Hope Wallace Caton Williamson, age 10, from Van Wert! Caton attends St. Mary’s School and she will get a free yummy, any size/any kind pizza sponsored by Pizza Hut, Van Wert. We were really happy to see the varying renditions of our source drawing submitted to the Wassenberg Art Center! We will post another […]

POSTED: 10/05/11 at 2:55 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?