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Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

As May arrives for students so do many new activities and events.  The Music Department’s Pops Concert is tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditoria. There are performances including Knight Vision, Choir, Jazz Band and Concert Band.  Also Pops Concert will include senior ensembles by Kate Bauer and Elyse Klinger, and a group […]

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 2:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

Last week, the Rev. Dave Ray spoke to the students of Lincolnview’s newly formed Fellowship of Christian Athletes and this coming week, May 10, youth pastor the Rev. Josh Angel will be speaking. A reminder that Friday, May 17, will be the last meeting of the year. The group will have a pizza party over […]

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 2:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club’s first regular meeting of the month will take place this Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center. A major activity that evening will be the competition in prints and slides with a “Wildlife” theme. Pictures will show creatures living in their own environment without […]

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

Even with all the goings-on around here, we are excited to introduce another painting class in the evenings for those who work or have other commitments during the day. Terry Ratliff, a national painter from Fort Wayne will be heading east to share his diverse range of painting styles to in an evening setting starting […]

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 2:05 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

James W. Hilton, Debra K. Hilton, Camille Hilton Holle, Douglas Holle and John E. Hilton to James W. Hilton, John E. Hilton and Camille Hilton Holle, portion of sections 5, 4, Harrison Township. Rick Brown and Julie Brown to Taylor R. Leaser and Caleb Wright, inlot 1299, Van Wert. Todd Miller and Marcia Miller to […]

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 1:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

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

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Schools’ continuing income tax levy passed by a comfortable margin, while Ken Mengerink eked out a slim victory over challenger Pete Weir for City Council president, Jerry Mazur defeated Stuart Jewett in the Third Ward Council primary and Jon Tomlinson, Stan Agler and Brent Crone were Republican nominees […]

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: News

Wassenberg Art Center received a donation (above) from Van Wert Federal Savings Bank to cover the cost of refurbishing the metal front door of the former Van Wert Armory building. Larry McClure of Delphos will be doing the work, which is expected to take between four and six weeks. Shown are (from the left) Wassenberg […]

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 5:31 am. FILED UNDER: News

VWHS Symphonic Band news On Tuesday, May 14, the Van Wert High School Symphonic Band will present its annual spring concert. The free concert will be held in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center and begin at 7:30 p.m. Music for this concert will be a combination of music from the […]

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 5:15 am. FILED UNDER: News

YWCA of Van Wert County news On Tuesday, May 21, Orchard Tree restaurant will be holding a Community Day in support of the YWCA of Van Wert County. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner while supporting a great cause! With every check presented with a YWCA flyer, Orchard Tree will donate 15 percent of the dining […]

POSTED: 05/08/13 at 5:14 am. FILED UNDER: News