By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club’s next meeting is Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center. “Wildlife” is the competition theme in prints and slides that evening as well as having a makeup competition in slides only for Night Photography. Of additional interest, there will be a session on Low […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 1:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace Another brief trip this past week involved poking around small communities. It has confirmed that many of these towns are using creative ways to draw visitors. Traveling with my trusty sidekick, Carson, a 92-pound Labrador retriever, I learned many areas are dog-friendly. Outdoor cafes bring Fido their own bowl of water and […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 1:17 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
W. DeWayne Hyman and Nancy L. Hyman to Kenneth L. Keysor Family Trust, portion of section 25, Ridge Township. Farmers Grain & Feed Co. to David Jason Kessen and Sandra E. Kessen, portion of section 2, Washington Township. Tyler L. Johnson to Brooke L. Gamble, portion of inlot 965, Van Wert. John W. Smith and […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 12:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Starla Werst, 41, of Decatur, Indiana, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Starla was born September 26, 1972, in Glenmore, the daughter of Ruth (Roop) Werst, who survives in Van Wert, and the late James T. Werst. She married Lucas Markley of Decatur, who also survives. Other […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
ROCKY McVAIGH/for the Van Wert independent On Monday night, the Van Wert Marlins hosted the Lima Shawnee Country Club Swim team at the Van Wert YMCA. Taking first place in all of their events were Ian Rex (3), Katie McVaigh (4) and Maddie Paquette (5). Also with first place finishes were: Lilie Mull (1); Kayson […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A downtown Van Wert business changed names earlier this spring, and just recently installed a new business sign. Jeffrey Perkins, formerly of Northwestern Mutual, is now owner and financial advisor at Perkins Financial Services. Still located at 103 E. Main St. Perkins offers clients a full range of financial services, including retirement planning, investment products, […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Veterans Office and Recorder’s Office have announced they will start issuing veterans’ ID cards to county veterans. Veteran Service Officer Barry johns and County Recorder Kim Hughes said ID cards will be issued by appointment only, beginning August 4, on Mondays, 8:30 a.m. until noon; Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m.; […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Century Bar held its fourth annual Poker Run to benefit Community Health Professionals Hospice on June 21. A total of 56 bikes and 80 riders participated, raising $1,265 for the Van Wert Hospice Patient Care Fund. Here, Wendy Ketcham of the C-Bar (left) presents a check to Robin Waters of CHP. Sponsors included Tony […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The American Legion Riders of Post 178 organization is selling raffle tickets for a night of Mega Money Madness. The event will be held on Saturday, September 13, at American Legion Post 178, 631 W. Main St. in Van Wert. Mega Money Madness will be an all-day event, starting with a poker run […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information VENEDOCIA — Tamara (Rager) Mullenhour of Venedocia has recently established an independent piano studio and is now accepting new students. Mullenhouse Music Studio is located a half mile north of Venedocia on Ohio 116 at the home of Mullenhour and her husband, Kory. Students from beginner to advanced will be given private lessons […]
POSTED: 07/09/14 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, Business