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Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

VW independent/submitted information Last weekend, the seventh annual Van Wert County Entrepreneurship Fair was held at Vantage Career Center. The event was a success, thanks to many area professionals and enthusiastic participants. Throughout the morning event, the importance of a business plan was evident, as business owners shared their inspirational stories and triumph, only to […]

POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:28 am. FILED UNDER: Business, News

VW independent/submitted information The public is invited to attend the Community Christmas Service sponsored by the Van Wert County Ministerial Association at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 29, at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. The service will feature music and messages to celebrate the Christ Child’s arrival. A love offering will […]

POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:27 am. FILED UNDER: News

Gloria Jean Hammond, 69, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at her residence. She was born November 17, 1946, in Van Wert, a daughter of Gordon and June (Brenizer) Baxter, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Samuel Hammond, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, […]

POSTED: 11/18/15 at 9:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Estate of Basil L. Agler Jr. and estate of Basil Agler Jr. to Glory Agler and Gloria Agler, outlots 8-5, 8-6, 8-4, Ohio City. Connie s. Wallenhorst, Connie S. Bradford and Bernard Wallenhorst to Creative Home Buying Solutions Inc., inlot 225, Middle Point. Bryce A. Cadwallader and Addy O. Cadwallader to Creative Home Buyers Solutions […]

POSTED: 11/18/15 at 3:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Area Photography Club held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12.  Because so many contributed in so many different ways, the meeting was like a carry-in dinner only it was about the club and photography rather than food.  It’s a little complicated, but I’ll try to make it […]

POSTED: 11/18/15 at 3:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

POSTED: 11/18/15 at 3:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den

POSTED: 11/18/15 at 2:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den

By Amanda Cole On Tuesday, Nicole Fruchey’s Intro to Medical Science class took a trip to Defiance Regional Hospital. The students job-shadowed different areas of the hospital and learned how to act in a hospital setting. Fruchey’s class spent the whole day at the hospital with each student following one worker in their field. “I […]

POSTED: 11/18/15 at 2:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

Lincolnview Elementary students will meet with author Linda Stanek on Friday, Nov. 20 during the visiting author series. Students will attend assemblies during the day to meet and hear the author. In addition, second and third grade students will have the opportunity to attend a writing workshop. Monday and Tuesday will be active days at […]

POSTED: 11/18/15 at 2:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

By Hope Wallace The art is here for our Annual Artist Members’ Exhibit & Sale! Over 200 pieces of art are almost ready for your holiday shopping and viewing pleasure! You can enjoy a fine exhibit of work by area artists and at the same time pick up unique holiday gifts for your  friends and […]

POSTED: 11/18/15 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?