The third grade classes went on a field trip to the Stoneco quarry. The students were able to watch rocks being dumped into a dump truck and transferred to the crusher. They then got to watch the rocks being crushed. They also learned all about stone quarry safety, how they blast the walls of the […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 1:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Hope Wallace Forty-four photographers have submitted over 400 entries in this year’s 39th Annual Photography Exhibit! Wowzers. Thank you so much to the participating regional photographers for sharing their creative impulses. We are super excited. Our juror, Mark Lanning Jr. from Sacremento, Calif., selected approximately 150 photos out of the 400-plus entries to be […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 1:08 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Lima Florida Properties LLC to Daniel R. Arant, lot 85-7, Delphos subdivision. Wilfred C. Davis to Kaleb S. Rank, portion of section 35, Ridge Township. O. James Doner and Virginia Doner to O. James Doner and Virginia Doner, portion of section 8, Ridge Township. John D. Slagle and Janet L. Slagle to John D. Slagle, […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police September 24, 12:37 a.m. — Lucas M. Luebrecht, 20, of Fort Jennings, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), and possession of cocaine, marijuana, and marijuana paraphernalia. September 24, 6:22 a.m. — Elmeco R. Crisp, 40, of Lima, was cited for domestic violence by threat as a result of a […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
After watching the first Presidential debate last night, it occurred to me that this is a year for The Messiah. I’m not sure what prompted me, but it certainly came to me during the debate. Hmmm?!! Okay, my political comment aside now, we are announcing the date for our biennial performance of Handel’s Messiah in […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education approved lists of leadership teams, as well as a large number of supplemental contracts, during its September meeting Tuesday evening. Prior to personnel items, Superintendent Ken Amstutz noted during his report that he and eight other superintendents met with Ohio Representative Teresa Fedor (D-Columbus) concerning […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Local fourth-graders learned about agriculture on Tuesday as the Cows and Plows event was held at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Students learned about various aspects of agriculture, including livestock production, machinery, soil and water, as well as ag history, during the annual event. Here, livestock farmer Mike Schumm talks about how what is needed for […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Democratic Party held its annual Fall Banquet on Tuesday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert. Van Wert County Central Committee Chair Al Arnold emceed the event, which included a presentation by State School Board candidate Tanyce Addison, as well as a keynote address by […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Food collections are underway in preparation for the United Way’s Day of Caring this Friday, September 30. During the day on Friday, barrels will be collected and items will be sorted at the Vantage Career Center bus garage. Those wanting to help sort should arrive between 8-8:30 a.m. that day. Drop-off locations […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, would like to remind everyone of its upcoming “all-you-can-eat” Fish and Tenderloin Dinner to be held at the lodge building this Saturday, October 1, from 5-7 p.m. or until the food is gone. Cost is $7 for adults; $4 for kids 5-8, […]
POSTED: 09/28/16 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News