By Rex Dolby Good attendance at the Wassenberg Camera Club’s meeting on Thursday, March 14, produced a large number of pictures for competition. “The Color Green” was the theme and Jan Sorensen’s print of a palm frond growing in Florida was the clear winner. There was a tie for second place, however, that required a […]
POSTED: 03/20/13 at 1:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace “Make no small plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood.” Daniel Burnham, architect. Daniel Burnham was the chief architect of the 1893 Worlds Fair Exposition in Chicago, which came to be called the White City. Whenever I see images from this world’s fair, I am dumbfounded that this project was […]
POSTED: 03/20/13 at 12:46 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Keith E. Myers and Pamela J. Myers, inlot 77, Ohio City. Estate of Gayle F. Hoghe to E. Marcile Hoghe, Timothy L. Hoghe, Brad L. Hoghe, Thomas Edwin Schaadt, Teresa Marie Metzger, Eric Lee Schaadt and Caroline Ann Sheets, portion of inlot 3726, Van Wert. Estate of Galen E. […]
POSTED: 03/20/13 at 12:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A number of candidates for Van Wert City Council participated Tuesday evening in a Candidates’ Night program held in the Family Living Center of Trinity Friends Church. Nine City Council candidates — one of which is unopposed for re-election — spoke during the event, which was hosted by the Heart Land Patriots […]
POSTED: 03/20/13 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education discussed teacher evaluations and technology, approved resolutions opposing expanded education vouchers and budget cuts for educational service centers and also talked about school safety during its March meeting held Tuesday. Superintendent Jeff Snyder noted that district teachers recently attended training on writing Student Learning Objectives, a […]
POSTED: 03/20/13 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police March 18, 5 p.m. — A Van Wert woman reported receiving a scam telephone call. The incident is being investigated. March 18, 2:07 p.m. — Dyllen A. Redding, 22, of Convoy, was arrested on an order from the Van Wert County Adult Probation Department. March 17, 4:08 p.m. — Damage to a […]
POSTED: 03/20/13 at 5:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Vantage Preschool news Climbing on the outdoor playground equipment, hands-on science, making Goobligook and Play-doh, listening to the library lady reading a story: These are just a few of the fun activities Vantage preschoolers experience. For those interested in sending a preschooler to Vantage, registration is now underway for the 2013-2014 school year. Registration is […]
POSTED: 03/20/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Red Cross bloodmobile news As the snow melts and spring rains bring fresh flowers, green grass, and warmer weather, the American Red Cross encourages area residents to be a part of change, too. Spring is about rejuvenation and research studies show that the increase in temperature is a major mood booster. “The need for blood […]
POSTED: 03/20/13 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Outdoorsmen Assoc. news The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association is having a gun raffle for an AR-15 rifle to raise funds for range improvements. Tickets are available at BHS Guns in Ohio City and at D & D Armory in Van Wert or by contacting the club at vwoutdoorsmen@yahoo.com. Tickets sales have been going […]
POSTED: 03/20/13 at 5:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
WOEF information For over 50 years, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) has responded to the educational needs of residents in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer and Van Wert counties by providing the resources to allow residents access to college instruction. The foundation secured the funding to build and operate an institution of higher education. Since 1962, […]