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By Doug Heckler As part of the monthly exploration of children’s literature at St Mary of the Assumption School, Mrs. Tate’s kindergarten class celebrated H.A. Rey’s birthday on Monday, Sept. 17.  He is the author of the Curious George series of books loved by many generations of children. The children began their day by coloring a […]

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 1:38 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News

By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club held its monthly competition in prints and slides on Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Wassenberg Art Center.  “Hats” was the theme, which produced some interesting images. Jan Sorensen’s photo of her husband’s Stetson hat was picked as the best print. There was a two-way tie for first in the […]

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 1:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

By Hope Wallace The roll-off dumpster has been emptied. Once. …so far. Volunteers have been hard at work tearing off old paneling, removing ceiling tiles, ceiling tile tracks, uncovering windows and knocking down walls. Soon a couple trees that are diseased will come down in preparation for a new roof. Students from Vantage Career Center’s […]

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 1:02 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

Student Council held an organizational meeting to elect officers for the 2012-2013 school year. The results were: President – Haley McAbee; Vice President – Courtney Gorman; Secretary – Brittany Cavinder; Treasurer – Lauren Calvert; and Reporter – Isaac Young. The group also decided to once again host the Lancer 5K run/walk on Oct. 6. The […]

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 12:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

Estate of Bud L. Shivley to Patricia A. Shivley, portion of section 22, Harrison Township. Jerry L. Doner and Carla J. Doner to Doner Revocable Living Trust, portion of section 27, Pleasant Township. Carla J. Doner and Jerry L. Doner to Doner Revocable Living Trust, portion of section 28, Pleasant Township. Estate of Peggy L. […]

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 12:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Community Days information CONVOY — Convoy Community Days will be celebrated this Friday through Sunday, September 21-23, at Convoy Edgewood Park. A number of events for all ages are being planned for the weekend festival. Lions Club Bingo will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the Edgewood Park Community Building on Friday, September 21, and […]

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: News

NPAC information DreamWorks Theatricals and NETworks Presentations LLC. are pleased to announce that Shrek the Musical, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, will play the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert for two shows on Saturday, December 22. An entirely new musical which opened on […]

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW County Health Dept. information The Van Wert County Health Department wants to ensure children are secured properly in appropriate child safety seats – every trip, every time. As many as 3 out of 4 child safety seats are installed improperly, according to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA). Failure to read the […]

POSTED: 09/19/12 at 5:36 am. FILED UNDER: News