Van Wert independent/contributor content Stan D. Owens made a formal announcement Wednesday that he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Van Wert County commissioner. Owens is seeking the term that begins January 3, 2013. His term as Van Wert County sheriff expires in January 2013, concluding what will be 24 years of service […]
POSTED: 01/12/12 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal resources have been awarded to a fire department in Paulding County. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced Wednesday that the Payne Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded resources for vehicle acquisition by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. […]
POSTED: 01/12/12 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Junior Fair Board reminds all steer exhibitors for the 2012 Van Wert County Junior Fair that steer weigh-in is this Saturday, January 14, from 8-10 a.m. Weigh-in will take place on the fairgrounds by the beef barn. Show steers, dairy steers and performance steers possession is January 1, and exhibitors may […]
POSTED: 01/12/12 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Board of Elections has announced that, except for overseas military personnel, who can vote now, absentee voting will begin on January 31 (click here for an application for an absent voter ballot).
POSTED: 01/12/12 at 5:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has selected Brooke Keber and Daniel Bashore, seniors at Van Wert High School, as the recipients of its “Students of the Month” award for January. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student of the Month receives a monetary donation, […]
POSTED: 01/12/12 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Richard “Dick” Shultz, 77, of Van Wert, died at 5:11 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at his residence. He was born July 5, 1934, in Fostoria, the son of the late Richard and Blanche (Lamberjack) Shultz. On August 31, 1957, he married Helen (Ellerbrock) Shultz, who preceded him in death on January 27, 1975. On […]
POSTED: 01/11/12 at 11:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jeanette J. Roehm, 79, of Delphos, died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 19, 1932, in Delphos, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Marcille (Moreo) Culp. On September 22, 1956, she married Robert “Bob” Roehm, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 01/11/12 at 10:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Elyse Klinger Crestview has been hard at work since returning to school after their winter break. Crestview Knight Vision recently performed at the Southern Wells competition on January 7, placing fifth out of seven schools. Senior Elaina Winhover says, “I think we did a great job at this competition and I am happy with […]
POSTED: 01/11/12 at 2:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
Attention Parents: The Cafeteria would like to announce that an email message is now an option for low lunch account balances for your student. If you would like to get an email reminder when your students(s) need money for their account, just contact Mary or Carol at the following addresses with your email address. mkatalenas@lincolnview.k12.oh.us […]
POSTED: 01/11/12 at 2:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Hope Wallace The “Sketchbook Project” got me thinking. I’ve been told I think too much, but in this case it was a good …think… ugh. Anyway, I read an article the other night about the “Sketchbook Project” and instantly wanted to participate. This interactive art/art exhibit started in Brooklyn and is a collaborative collection […]
POSTED: 01/11/12 at 2:23 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?