VW Civic Theatre information Volunteers have been hard at work all summer sprucing up and cleaning in preparation for the 2015-2016 season at Van Wert Civic Theatre, which starts today. The season opener is a comedic roller coaster as local actors bring to life one of Michael Parker’s funniest farces. Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny […]
POSTED: 09/24/15 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
Peony Festival Committee information A spaghetti supper fundraiser is being conducted by the Van Wert Peony Festival Committee on Monday, October 5, from 4:30-7 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Hall on Woodland Avenue. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for ages 6-11, while kids under 5 eat for free. The menu includes spaghetti […]
POSTED: 09/24/15 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
On August 20, 2015, at 38 weeks gestation, Beau Allen Ray Flory gained his angel wings at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He is survived by his parents, Eric and Kaila (Lautzenheiser) Flory of Celina. Also by his brothers, Reese Flory-Howell and Caile Flory. He is survived by his grandparents, Jeff and Camille […]
POSTED: 09/24/15 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ruth Slate, 72, of Delphos, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the Baton Rouge Living Center in Lima. She was born March 2, 1943, the daughter of John W. and Mary Ima Jean (Lindeman) Joseph, who both preceded her in death. She married Donald Slate, who died April 27, 2007. Survivors include two daughters, Julie […]
POSTED: 09/24/15 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County government sustained a tragic loss Wednesday morning with the death of Van Wert Solid Waste Management District Manager George Brake, who was killed in a traffic accident at the intersection of Mendon and State roads on the southwest side of the county. Brake was pronounced dead at the scene […]
POSTED: 09/23/15 at 2:45 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Rex Dolby and Stuart Jewett The Van Wert Area Photography Club along with several members of the Grand Lake Photography Club took a road trip together to the Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion Indiana Sunday, Sept. 20. They were treated to a private tour and behind-the-fence photo opportunities for many of the animals, giving the […]
POSTED: 09/23/15 at 2:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
POSTED: 09/23/15 at 2:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Hannah Bowen With homecoming right around the corner, Crestview students selected their homecoming attendants and king and queen candidates last week. The freshman attendants are Emma Bowen and Javin Etzler, sophomore attendants are Ally McCoy and Trevor Gibson, and the junior attendants are Cora Millay and Tyler Riggenbach.The candidates for homecoming king are Cyler […]
POSTED: 09/23/15 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
By Hope Wallace There are only a couple more days to catch the enigmatic exhibit by Robert Millard-Mendez. This unique collection of found-object sculptures will depart on Sept. 27. We promise you will discover something new each time you look at one. From an early age, Mendez was enthralled with mechanics and motion and with […]
POSTED: 09/23/15 at 1:44 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
The second graders at Lincolnview Elementary got the opportunity to go to Agriculture Safety Day in Delphos. The students learned about animal, fire, electric, boat, chemical, mower and farm safety. The students also got the opportunity to be able to look inside a Life Flight helicopter and heard the pilot talk about his job and […]
POSTED: 09/23/15 at 1:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines