Curtis R. Eddings, 77, of Van Wert, died at 8:35 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2011, at Van Wert Manor. He was born June 18, 1934, in Russellville, Ky., the son of the late Brody and Nina (Nash) Eddings. He married Joanne Eddings, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include five children, and a stepdaughter, […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 11:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kevana B. Biggs, Kevin B. Biggs, Heather Biggs and R. Eric Biggs to Ideal Suburban Homes Inc., inlot 559, Van Wert. Beth A. Cobb to Creative Home Buying Solutions, inlot 1802, portion of inlot 1801, Van Wert. Terry L. Adams to Garrett Casas LLC, portion of inlots 125, 126, Middle Point. James C. Schneider to […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 1:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
By Rex Dolby Wassenberg Camera Club President Jodi Hattery has issued a call to members to help clean pictures Thursday, September 29, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center in preparation for the 34th Annual Photography Exhibit reception on Saturday, October 1, from 7–9 p.m. Those who help out are entitled to free refreshments […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 12:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace The ways to celebrate art, our own self expression and area cultures are infinite. This past week several representatives of the Wassenberg Art Center and I attended the Trolley Tour in Fort Wayne. What a wonderful way to celebrate local talent and cuisine! Art Outlets, both public and private — from the […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 12:34 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor was at The Hotel Marsh in Van Wert on Tuesday to, first of all, help some local businesses solve problems they have with state government, but also to talk about the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) that she and Governor John Kasich’s administration developed to lower taxes and […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education moved forward with a project to build bleachers and a press box at the school’s track/soccer field, approving a contractor recommended by Garmann/Miller Associates, which did the design work for the project. Of the five companies that bid on the project, the board chose Dave York […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It seemed to be “State Officials Day” in Van Wert on Tuesday, with both Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor and Thomas N. Moe, director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, in town. Moe, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel who spent five years as a POW after his F-4 Phantom jet […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 4:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE — After a rocky start, the Crestview Lady Knights were still able to pull off a victory when they traveled to Spencerville Tuesday evening for Northwest Conference volleyball action. The Knights were victorious in three straight games, 22-22, 25-11 and 25-20. This puts the Knights at 12-1 overall and 5-0 […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 2:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert High School student council is pleased to announce this year’s 2011-2012 Homecoming Court. Homecoming ceremonies will take place this Friday, September 30, at Eggerss Stadium at 7 p.m. Shown are (from the left) senior queen candidates Brittany Jurczyk, Laney Ellzey and Abbie Brincefield; junior attendant Allyssa Hill; sophomore attendant Lauren Mathew; and freshman attendant Saige Royer. (photo […]
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 2:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police September 23, 10:13 p.m. — Cory J. Shaffer, 33, of 226 N. Wayne St., was cited for an open container violation while in the 400 block of East Central Avenue. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 09/28/11 at 1:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement