Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held its annual District Deputy Inspection on September 13 in conjunction with its lodge meeting. Northwest District Deputy Exalted Ruler Mark Ratliff visited the lodge. During his inspection, the books were audited and the affairs of the lodge checked. Shown are (from the left) Ratliff […]
POSTED: 09/15/16 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Seven people were arraigned, and three others appeared Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for plea changes and a time waiver. Nathan Kreischer, 25, of Ohio City, entered not guilty pleas to a nine-count indictment that includes one count each of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and importuning, both fifth-degree […]
POSTED: 09/15/16 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education heard a presentation on the district’s 21st Century Grant program, approved the purchase of a van and 200 computers during its September meeting on Wednesday. Ashley Shepherd, co-coordinator of the 21st Century Grant program, and several of the program’s mentors and tutors attended the meeting to […]
POSTED: 09/15/16 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved the Winter Reconnect Order to help Ohioans reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season. The program runs from October 17 through April 14, 2017. Any customer of a PUCO regulated electric or natural gas utility may […]
POSTED: 09/15/16 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert County residents who have used automobile or small vehicle tires to dispose of can do so for free on Saturday, October 8, at the Recycling Center, 1135 N. Washington St. in Van Wert. Residents will be able to bring up to four regular vehicle tires at no cost, but each additional […]
POSTED: 09/15/16 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
James C. Geething, 89, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Lifecare Hospice in Wooster. He was born February 15, 1927, in Grass Lake, Michigan, the son of Marion and Ruby (Baer) Geething, who both preceded him in death. On April 4, 1951, he married Carolyn M. Geething, who […]
POSTED: 09/14/16 at 7:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
POSTED: 09/14/16 at 2:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Rex Dolby It may not be too long before the birds start heading south, so I thought it’d be a good time to give some tips on photographing birds before they are gone. Looking at equipment first, you’ll need to consider where you’ll be shooting. That will help determine the lens power needed. But […]
POSTED: 09/14/16 at 1:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace The 39th Annual Photography Exhibit entry deadline is Sept. 14; contact the Wassenberg Art Center now for an entry form. Entry is open to all ages and all skill levels. This is a juried exhibit; entry does not guarantee display. The exhibit will open Oct. 2 with a reception from 1-5 p.m. […]
POSTED: 09/14/16 at 1:05 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Leila Brown LLC to Karen L. Jones, portion of outlet 70-4, Van Wert. Karl Joseph Bagley and Terri S. Bagley to Elaine A. Langenderfer, inlot 3119, Van Wert. Gary A. Moser and Connie J. Moser to Jesse B. Wallace and Margot A. Wallace, portion of section 4, Union Township. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to […]
POSTED: 09/14/16 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers