David Lynn Girod, 57, of Van Wert, died early Wednesday morning, December 19, 2012, at his residence. He was born August 7, 1955, in Van Wert, the son of David C. and Ruth Alice (Snyder) Girod, both of whom survive in Van Wert. Other survivors include four children, Kari (Eddy) Casto of Van Wert, Stephanie […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joan Maxine (Spencer) Rager, 84, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Bryant, Ind., on February 28, 1928, the daughter of the late Ernest G. and Lizzie L. (Spade) Spencer. On December 27, 1949, she married Ralph E. Rager, who survives in […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 3:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marvin Leroy Kline, 74, of Van Wert, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at his residence. He was born December 18, 1938, in Van Wert, the son of the late Clifford H. and Margaret Ellen (Dixon) Kline. On August 25, 1962, he married Marilyn Arlene (Beougher) Kline, who survives in Van Wert. Other […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 3:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Creative Home Buying Solutions, portion of inlot 193, Van Wert. Estate of Mary M. Schram to Richard J. Schlereth, inlots 279, 294, Delphos. Estate of Charles W. Waterman and Estate of Charles B. Waterman to Nicole Renee Bama and Mindi Lee Koczot, portion of inlot 217, Ohio City. […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 3:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
By Trevor Roop When it comes to Christmas, everybody loves to see what they’re getting under the tree and in their stockings. However, the students at Crestview know that not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to buy presents or gifts, so to help the community, the students have participated in several different activities […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 2:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
The speech and yearbook classes held two competitions in December. The yearbook class dominated in the ugly sweater competition. The top yearbook staff members were first place winner Alexandra Kleman with her creatively embellished ensemble and third place winner Whitney Miller. Evan Williams of the speech class won second place. The second competition consisted of […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 1:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Rex Dolby Twenty-six members and guests attended the Wassenberg Camera Club’s annual Christmas Dinner and Year-End judging at the Wassenberg Art Center last Thursday. The group enjoyed plenty of good food as well as good conversation around the seven tables, each prepared for four people. After dinner the group went about selecting the best […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 1:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace When my girls were little (and not so little) and would complain to me that they were bored, I’d respond primly with the words, “that is your choice”. Their response usually resulted in their slumped shoulders and a heavy tread toward the back door or their bedrooms. Every once in a while, […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 1:33 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The murder conviction of Chad Phillips still stands after a unanimous decision by the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals affirming his conviction. Phillips, who shot and killed Chris McMillen on May 12, 2011, at an apartment on Fox Road, pleaded guilty on November 10, 2011, to one count of aggravated murder. […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Marsh Foundation information The Marsh Foundation ‘Marsh Grown’ garden program concluded for 2012 with the annual sale of poinsettias. The successful sale generated more than $500 in profits for the garden crew. A total of 147 plants were sold. There were eight youths that participated in the sale and worked a total of 26 hours. […]
POSTED: 12/19/12 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News