Mary Elizabeth VanWyck, 89, formerly of Lima, died at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert. She was born August 15, 1922, in York Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Robert and Ellen (Roberts) Morris. On September 3, 1949, she married Henry VanWyck, who preceded her […]
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 8:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 2:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Nancy Replogle
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 2:34 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News
Lincolnview is proud to welcome Joel Penton and Ryan Holliday to speak to our student body on February 7 at 10 a.m. From his platform as a champion, Joel brings a positive message that is both relevant and impactful. Combining humor and sincerity, Joel gives a real-life example of the rewards that result from making right […]
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 2:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Rex Dolby Several Van Wert residents accepted the Wassenberg Camera Club’s invitation to attend a free and open meeting January 26 to learn more about using their photography equipment and photography in general. The visitors were divided into two small groups with club members for instruction and discussion. When the sessions closed, several expressed their appreciation for the knowledge […]
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 2:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace This past weekend we chose to set up our LineArt class in the room where we’d be surrounded by the works of the late Clyde Burt of nearby Melrose. One reason was due to space constraints with other classes going on, but mostly because these dramatic and naturally inspiring ceramic wall murals cause […]
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 1:58 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Mark D. Froelich and Wendy Froelich to Thomas J. Dotson, inlot 438, Van wert. Jerry Allen Miller Sr. and Joan Opal Miller to Monticello Estates LLC, portion of section 17, Jennings Township. Federal National Mortgage to OH Seven LLC, portion of inlot 1454, Van Wert. Fannie Mae to OH Seven LLC, portion of lot 7-1, […]
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 1:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
The Delphos St. John’s Lady Blue Jays got out to a quick start against Lincolnview, winning 58-35 in a non-league girls’ basketball game played Tuesday at Lincolnview. The Lady Jays had four players in double figures, led by Katie Vorst’s 16 points. Courtney Grothouse added 14 points, while Shelbie Reindel had 12 points and Jessica […]
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert varsity wrestlers downed both Kenton and Ottawa-Glandorf in a Western Buckeye League tri-meet held Tuesday. The Cougars defeated Kenton by a score of 52-18 and O-G 46-28. Van Wert wrestlers who defeated both team’s wrestlers included Reed Baxter at 120 pounds, Zach Burk at 126 pounds, Sean Dorsch at […]
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners received an update on the county electrical aggregation program, as well as a Courthouse renovation project during its meeting on Tuesday. The commissioners first met with Bill Bradish of Palmer Energy, who informed the commissioners that the final discount for county political subdivisions where voters […]
POSTED: 02/01/12 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News