The Van Wert County Courthouse

Saturday, May. 4, 2024

By Hope Wallace We will be pairing chocolate and wine for the 2016 Main Street Chocolate Walk on Feb. 5, 4:30–8:30. We are the last stop on this choco-trail and will be featuring a wine-down spot for you to relax and warm up. Live music on our baby grand by Gloria Wendel, followed by Jake […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 2:30 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

Tracy J. Brincefield and Tracy Brincefield to Matt Taff and Theresa Taff, lot 39-3, Middle Point subdivision. Deanna F. Lugabihl and Deanna Lugabihl to Steven E. Lugabihl, portion of section 27, Willshire Township. Steven E. Lugabihl to Deanna F. Lugabihl, portion of section 17, Ridge Township. Estate of Doyle E. Harris to Jane A. Harris, […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 1:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

VW independent sports The Lincolnview Lady Lancers fell to Delphos St. John’s 51-27 on Tuesday in a non-conference girls’ basketball game played on the Lancers’ home court. The Lady Blue Jays got off to a fast start, outscoring Lincolnview 12-3 in the first quarter and adding an 18-6 run in the second stanza to lead […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Unemployment remained fairly stagnant in northwest Ohio in December 2015, although the jobless rate mostly increased across the state, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. A total of 68 counties saw unemployment increase, while six counties had decreased unemployment and 16 counties remained the […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News

United Way of VW County information The United Way recognized several board members at their Board of Trustee meeting on January 21 at the Community Health Educational Room. Laura Moody was recognized for her three years of service on the board. She has been an active member of the United Way Committee at Eaton for […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News

Area firefighters were busy on Tuesday, with a house fire near Convoy and a grocery store in Antwerp to deal with. Firefighters were called to a house fire on Pollock Road near Convoy early Tuesday evening. In addition to Convoy Fire Department, departments providing mutual aid included Van Wert, Ohio City, and Scott, with a […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Peony Festival Committee will be hosting a spaghetti supper this coming Monday, February 1, from 4:30-7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Woodland Avenue. Cost the meal is $7 for children age 6 through adults and $4 for children age 5 and under. Carryout is also available. […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information First Federal of Van Wert announces it has once again received a Superior 5-Star rating from Bauer Financial Inc. of Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. Bauer Financial Inc. has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. A 5-Star […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: Business

Lincolnview boys’ basketball information The Lincolnview Athletic Department announces its presale ticket sales policy for varsity boys’ basketball games against Delphos Jefferson and Delphos St. John’s this coming weekend. Wednesday, January 27, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. – K-12 students only. One student ticket per student. Wednesday, January 27, 3:15-4 p.m. – Full-time Lincolnview employees who have […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Nurses Association will be awarding three scholarships this May. Applicants must be working toward either their first degree in nursing or an advanced nursing degree and be already accepted at an accredited school of nursing. Applications may be obtained by writing to the Nurses Association at P.O. Box 921, […]

POSTED: 01/27/16 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: Youth