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Submitted information The Van Wert County Hospital eighth annual Boys’ Tip-Off Classic will be adjusted in the following manner, due to Wayne Trace’s advancement to the third week of the football playoffs. On Friday, November 29, Lincolnview and Van Wert will play both junior varsity and varsity games, with the junior varsity tip set for […]

POSTED: 11/21/13 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Crestview boys’ basketball information CONVOY — Reserved seats for Crestview boys’ basketball games are currently on sale. Blue reserved seat reminder/application cards have been mailed to last year’s reserved seat ticket holders. Those who did not receive a blue application card should contact the athletic department.  Anyone interested in purchasing a reserved seat for the […]

POSTED: 11/21/13 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Mary Lou Adams, 94, of Van Wert, died Tuesday evening, November 19, 2013, at her residence. She was born September 21, 1929, in Paulding, the daughter of the late Darrel M. and Gertrude (Tigner) Yenser. On May 22, 1948, she married James L. Adams, who preceded her in death on March 26, 2007. Survivors include […]

POSTED: 11/21/13 at 1:30 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Larry Lee Giessler, 79, of Van Wert, died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born August 2, 1934, in Van Wert, the son of Merline Smith and Esther Giessler, and adopted and raised by his grandparents, Adam and Rosena (Klein) Giessler. On July 22, […]

POSTED: 11/20/13 at 8:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

By Brock Rolsten A lot has been happening in the halls of Crestview, from out on the football field to having a fourth of the year already over.  The first quarter of the year has already gone by with many things happening. “I can’t believe how it’s gone by so fast and how I don’t […]

POSTED: 11/20/13 at 3:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

Lincolnview shared one of its outstanding programs during the 15th annual Student Achievement Fair on Nov. 12 at the 2013 Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference and Trade Show. OSBA showcased 100 innovative programs at this year’s fair, held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus. Students and staff from districts across […]

POSTED: 11/20/13 at 3:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club met for the first time in the new art center located in the former Van Wert Armory on Thursday, Nov. 14. They were impressed with the great improvements made to the old building and the huge metal doors that were left in place. Some almost appeared as if they […]

POSTED: 11/20/13 at 3:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

The Hopewell 4-H Club met on Oct. 24 at the Mt. Tabor Church of God.  Vice President Libby Suhr called the meeting to order.  Cloverbud Derrick Wagner led the club in saying “The Pledge of Allegiance” while he and his mom held the American flag.  Kaylin Avers led the club in reciting the 4-H Pledge. […]

POSTED: 11/20/13 at 2:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth

POSTED: 11/20/13 at 2:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth

This past Saturday evening we thanked all those who have helped us morph the former Van Wert Armory into one of the most awesome art spaces in the state. I feel fairly confident in that statement. We thanked donors, our members, board members, volunteers, artists, family and our contractors in a funked-out way. With around […]

POSTED: 11/20/13 at 2:40 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?