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Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Submitted information Van Wert can celebrate another reality show featuring the community! Come out to Fricker’s, 735 Fox Road in Van Wert, this Sunday, January 25, at 6 p.m. for a premier viewing party for a segment of the hit show “The Endless Yard Sale” that features Tracy’s Country Flea Market and other Van Wert […]

POSTED: 01/22/15 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: News

On Martin Luther King Jr. day, the Buckeye Youth organization hosted a full day of activities for area children ages 5-12 at a Fun Day held at the YWCA. Attendees watched movies, made crafts, went swimming and played games. The children enjoyed a special presentation from Jim Bowsher, archeologist, geologist, historian, folklorist, collector, storyteller and […]

POSTED: 01/22/15 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: Youth

Van Wert swim team information AYERSVILLE — The Van Wert High School boys’ and girls’ swimming teams traveled to Defiance Ayersville to compete in a dual meet. Both Cougar teams were victorious over the Ayersville Pilots: the girls 106-32 and boys 110-28. Van Wert boys and girls earned first-place finishes in every event except two. […]

POSTED: 01/22/15 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

James L. Comer, 72, of Van Wert, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert. He was born July 7, 1942, in Van Wert, the son of Leroy G. and Garnett A. (Sowers) Comer, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include two sisters, Diane (Larry) Games of […]

POSTED: 01/21/15 at 7:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Glenn A. Neer, 83, of Middle Point, died at 10:57 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. He was born February 25, 1931, in Middle Point, the son of Hugh A. and Mamie (Johnson) Neer, who both preceded him in death. He married M. Joann (Baer) Neer, who survives in […]

POSTED: 01/21/15 at 7:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Bonnie L. Burger and Bonnie Lou Burger to Bonnie L. Burger Irrevocable Trust, portion of section 7, Harrison Township. Pamela Jo Black, Jim Black, Mark Steven Eberle, Dawn Eberle and Dawn M. Eberle to robin Eugene Eberle and Pamela Sue Eberle, inlot 3100. Devin Blake Okuly and Amber M. Okuly to David e. Myers and […]

POSTED: 01/21/15 at 3:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

By Doug Heckler It’s January and that means Catholic Schools Week cannot be far away at St. Mary of the Assumption School. The week of Jan. 25-31 has been designated for the annual, week-long celebration of the value represented by Catholic Schools nationwide. Sunday kicks off with a pancake and sausage breakfast sponsored by the […]

POSTED: 01/21/15 at 3:05 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News

POSTED: 01/21/15 at 2:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den

By Megan Hartman The blood drive was a success with multiple donations from students, staff and from the local community. The “Walk for Bailey” has wrapped up and raised money for a student and her family.  The Lady Knights celebrate more than just win. There is now a new option for lunch for the Crestview […]

POSTED: 01/21/15 at 1:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

Why cook on a Friday evening before a basketball game, when you can get a great meal and help support a great cause? The Lincolnview Local Education Association is hosting a Scholarship Chicken Dinner to help support the scholarships currently provided to your students. The LLEA currently provides three $1,000 scholarships that are renewable for […]

POSTED: 01/21/15 at 1:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines