By Haley Helm As the semester comes to an end, students are busy preparing for exams taking place next week, Jan. 18-22. Students will have two exams each day, and no other tests or quizzes will be allowed during that week. “Exams always stress me out so I will be relieved when they are over […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 2:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
By Hope Wallace What is better than chocolate? Chocolate and wine! Join us for the 2016 Main Street Chocolate Walk on Feb. 5, 4:30–8:30. We are again the last stop on the choco-trail and will be featuring a wine down spot for you to relax and warm up. Live music on our baby grand […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 2:43 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Biggs Indiana Properties LLC to Larry D. Schoonover and Beverly A. Schoonover, inlot 559, Van Wert. Danial R. Miller Revocable Living Trust to Richard L. Miller Revocable Living Trust and Margaret A. Miller Revocable Living Trust, portion of section 3, Harrison Township. Bruns Building and Development Corporation to Douglas P. Scott, inlot 4184, Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 2:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Lincolnview boys’ basketball information The Lincolnview Athletic Department is offering reserved seat tickets for the final five home varsity boys’ basketball games to residents of the Lincolnview Local School District who do not already have reserved seats. Tickets may be purchased for single games or all five games at a cost of $8 per ticket. […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Five people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday on probation violation charges, with four of those headed for prison for using drugs. Probate-Juvenile Judge Kevin Taylor presided over all five hearings. Tyler Mohr, 21, of Van Wert, admitted to violating his community control probation by being in possession […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
A barn (above) in the Haviland area was destroyed, along with straw/hay being stored in the structure, as a result of a fire that occurred Monday evening around 5:30 p.m. According to Scott Fire Chief Jay Klopfenstein, his department received mutual aid from Payne, Convoy, and Grover Hill fire departments, with approximately 30 firefighters at […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview Local Schools recently held its United Way campaign for 2015, with the district’s staff increasing donations by 10 percent over last year. Two local organizations that Lincolnview staff supported were the Lincolnview Latchkey program and Middle Point Ballpark, both United Way of Van Wert County-funded programs. Lincolnview Latchkey furnishes a safe learning environment before […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is raffling off an Ohio State floor lamp, with all proceeds to benefit disabled veterans in Van Wert County. The tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Tickets can be purchased at the lodge and the drawing will be held on Monday, […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
I am getting ready for my annual trip to New York City to the APAP (Association of Performing Arts Presenters) Conference this weekend. I know I’ve talked about this before, but each year presents different scenarios and challenges. The APAP Conference occurs each year around the middle of January — just about when all the beautiful […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Randy L. Gutierrez, 59, of Rockford, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born December 6, 1956, in Van Wert, the son of John and Josephine (Marez) Gutierrez, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Jeanene (Rutledge) Gutierrez of […]
POSTED: 01/13/16 at 12:39 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries