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Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026

Middle Point Ballpark information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Ballpark will be hosting a coed 6 sand volleyball league this summer.  The league will be on Friday evenings beginning June 12. Cost is $90 per team and basic power rules will apply. Champions will receive t-shirts! Contact Kylie Snyder at kysnyder13@gmail.com or 419.953.1373 to […]

POSTED: 04/30/15 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Randall L. Tobias, 60, of Van Wert, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Van Wert Manor nursing home. He was born February 19, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Marilyn (Tobias) Donley, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include his stepfather, Don Donley of Van Wert; a sister, Becky […]

POSTED: 04/29/15 at 4:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries

Wendy V. Golden to Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, inlot 2453, Van Wert. Lindsay B. Garza, Lindsay B. Richards and Steve Richards to Ronald D. Richards, inlot 606, Delphos. Ryan J. Carder and Danielle L. Carder to Joshua Rose and Amanda Rose, inlot 1266, Delphos. Christopher Youtsey to Stacy Youtsey, portion of section 17, Washington […]

POSTED: 04/29/15 at 2:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

By Rex Dolby  The Van Wert Area Photography Club officers have been busy since the last meeting, which approved our new By-Laws.  They have a conference scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, to learn if the By-Law wording is in compliance with state and federal laws.  The outcome of that meeting will determine if it will need […]

POSTED: 04/29/15 at 1:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

St. Mary of the Assumption School held its Third Annual Science Fair on April 16. The students were placed into multi-aged groups that consisted of students from fourth through sixth grades, with a fifth or sixth grade student as the group leader. Students were challenged to choose a project that is important to science and […]

POSTED: 04/29/15 at 1:44 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News

By Preston Zaleski Last weekend Crestview juniors put on a successful prom for the senior class at Willow Bend Country Club. The evening’s theme was “Mardi Gras Masquerade” and the students enjoyed themselves with an optional dinner and a night of dancing followed by after-prom. After-prom was held at Olympic Lanes where students were able […]

POSTED: 04/29/15 at 1:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News

Lincolnview’s bands will hold their annual Band-a-rama and Senior Farewell concert on Friday May 15 beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The concert will feature music from the fifth grade, sixth grade, junior high and high school bands. It will be a great night to recognize the advancement of all students in the band […]

POSTED: 04/29/15 at 1:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

By Hope Wallace The Wassenberg High School Invitational opened this Sunday with an opening reception. Juror Brandon Knott of Bryan High School served as juror and selected cash awards for both two-dimensional and sculptural works. First place winners received $125, second place $100 and third place $75.  First place in 2-D went to Trey Miller […]

POSTED: 04/29/15 at 12:56 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougar boys’ and girls’ track teams swept the Van Wert County Track and Field Meet on Tuesday evening, with athletics from all three schools setting records during the meeting. The Van Wert boys finished with 135.00 points to finish first, while Lincolnview was second with 76.5 points and Crestview […]

POSTED: 04/29/15 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Van Wert Elks information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, would like to remind all boys and girls of the annual Elks Soccer Shoot on Saturday, May 2.  Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1197 Elks Drive in Van Wert. The shoot will begin at 9:30 that morning. […]

POSTED: 04/29/15 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports