YMCA of VW County information The YMCA of Van Wert County is releasing registration dates for T-ball, baseball, and soccer from now until April 28. Those interested can register for these sports online at www.vwymca.org or at the YMCA front desk. T-ball games will be held on Mondays, June 2-30. Baseball games will be held […]
POSTED: 03/20/14 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information ROCKFORD — The Rockford Recreation Association is excited to once again broaden the opportunities available to its community members that promote healthy and active lifestyles. As youth programs continue to thrive throughout the summer and fall months, the association is excited to expand its programming for the first time to include organized activities […]
POSTED: 03/20/14 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Robert E. “Bob” Tarlton died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born May 15, 1934, in Paulding, the son of the late Charles W. and Mabel M. (Speelman) Tarlton. On July 3, 1952, he married Marian (Akom) Tarlton, who preceded him in death […]
POSTED: 03/19/14 at 6:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Harry E. Baker, 92, of Van Wert, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born September 26, 1921, in Paulding County, the son of the late John A. and Mintie T. (Hover) Baker. On November 25, 1942, he married Marjorie I. (Cryer) Baker, who […]
POSTED: 03/19/14 at 6:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
POSTED: 03/19/14 at 1:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Daniel Joseph This time last year, Crestview students were getting over a disappointing end of the season for their boys’ basketball team and looking forward to a promising baseball season. However, this year it is far from the same as the Knights are still in action and so are the cheerleaders with all […]
POSTED: 03/19/14 at 1:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
Set your alarm on Thursday, March 27 so you do not miss the Lancer Way Breakfast Day, being hosted by the Benefit Council. All money raised from this event will be used to help junior high and high school students who are going through hard times, whether it is cancer treatments in the family or […]
POSTED: 03/19/14 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club meeting originally set for March 13 was canceled due to weather conditions. The club’s next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center, 214 S. Washington St. Two area photography clubs are holding meetings open to the public at 7 p.m. […]
POSTED: 03/19/14 at 1:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Larry J. Dealey and Judith Ann Dealey to Westport Homes Fort Wayne Inc., inlot 516, Convoy. Michael H. Shawhan by sheriff to First Financial Collateral, Inc., inlot 674, Van Wert. J. Stephen Faul and Deborah J. Faul to Nicole L. Tijerina and Steve M. Kelley, inlot 173, Delphos. Teresa A. Burnett, John Burnett and John […]
POSTED: 03/19/14 at 12:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners had a busy day on Tuesday, with presentations on two different website designs, a Wellness Champion meeting, and discussions on grant writing opportunities. Commissioner Todd Wolfrum said the commissioners met with Kelly Goins on an idea for an economic development-related website. Tentatively being called “Van […]
POSTED: 03/19/14 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: News