College night will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Vantage Career Center. Over 40 colleges and universities will be represented. It is an open forum, where juniors and seniors will be free to talk to the colleges, universities and military organization of their choice. Seniors, and senior parents, can sign up […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 1:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club met last Thursday, Sept. 12, for a competition in prints and slides of “Farm Animals.” Beth Marcheck brought some photos she had taken at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. She was invited to show her pictures and the majority of those present picked the one of the peacock […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 12:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace The number of submissions that were taken for the 36th Annual Photography Exhibit this past weekend have surpassed several years back. People from all over the region brought stunning and creative work to enter this juried exhibit. The quality of the work is astounding and we couldn’t be more proud to represent […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 12:35 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Larry R. Wilson to Mary Ann Wilson, portion of inlot 382, Delphos. Estate of Esther K. Pohlman to Pohlman Family Living Trust, portion of section 23, Ridge Township. Brent M. Hamrick, Myrna B. Perry and Myrna B. Hamrick to Chad M. Strabbing and Jennifer S. Strabbing, portion of section 18, Pleasant Township. Patricia Bigham to […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 12:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A local domestic violence shelter and hotline that struggled last year with financial issues has overcome its problems, said Kathy Taylor, a board member of Crisis Care Line/House of Transition. Taylor met with the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday in connection with an application the group has submitted for […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent reports While Van Wert is just a small dot on the Lincoln Highway map, the local community has earned praise from all around the state for its promotion of the historic highway. “We’ve all been talking about what Van Wert has been doing down here,” said Jim Cassler, president of the Akron-based […]
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Michael W. Smith arrives in Van Wert to perform at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on October 5, thanks in part to presenting sponsor Van Wert Federal Savings Bank. The sold-out concert will be shared with 1,200 guests who have been listening to the inspiring and encouraging music of the contemporary Christian recording artist since […]
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Van Wert independent/Sheriff’s Office news A Delphos resident has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of recent residential burglaries that occurred in Washington and Jennings townships. Kenneth W. Wright, 25, is currently incarcerated in the Van Wert County Correctional Facility on one count of burglary, a felony of the second degree. Wright […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger Performing Arts Center news WTLW and WTGN welcome area residents to one of the biggest names in Christian music. Point of Grace comes to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center this Christmas season on Sunday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. The group’s signature chill-inducing harmonies, anthemic choruses and powerful lyrics poignantly capture life’s simple, yet […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted news CONVOY — Winter weather is fast approaching and it’s time to stock up on quality children’s items. The Fall and Winter Children’s Clothing Resale will be held at Convoy’s Countryside Chapel Church on Saturday, October 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 55 families will be selling their gently […]
POSTED: 09/18/13 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News