Teagen James Christopher Ackermann, 9 days, passed away shortly after midnight on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born October 16, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital, the son of Justin John Lenny and Alexandra Keri (Mitchener) Ackermann, who both survive. Other survivors include his maternal grandparents, […]
POSTED: 10/26/16 at 5:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Estate of Frances A. Imler to Kermit Eugene Imler and Kermit E. Imler, portion of section 8, Union Township. Kevin K. Hirschy and Annette M. Hirschy to KevinK. Hivschy and Annette M. Hirschy, portion of section 5, Liberty Township. C & E Wannemacher Properties LLC to WTACB Investments LLC, portion of inlot 176, Delphos. Pamela […]
POSTED: 10/26/16 at 1:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
By Rex Dolby It has been a while since our last photo competition, so we’ll refresh people’s memories concerning how it works. Anyone may enter as many as four photos (either 4×6 prints or digital images on a flash drive for projection) for one dollar. Place your name on the back of each print; each digital file […]
POSTED: 10/26/16 at 1:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
POSTED: 10/26/16 at 1:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Danny Pawlick The football game against Bluffton last Friday night was senior night; a night to recognize the seniors in marching band, cheer, and football. That night was not only to acknowledge the seniors, but it was also another victory for the Knights with a 41 to 21 win over the Pirates. “Being a […]
POSTED: 10/26/16 at 1:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
Submitted information There were more than 100 runners for this year’s Apple Festival Fun Run. The top finishers in each age group were: Brinley Moody (8 and under girls), Keaten Welch (8 and under boys), Aubrey Metzger (9-10 girls), Kellin Putman (9-10 boys), Sofia Houg (11-12 girls) and Isaac Kline (11-12 boys).
POSTED: 10/26/16 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Unemployment increased in Van Wert County last month, but the county remains among the 10 lowest Ohio counties for unemployment, according to September figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The county’s jobless rate rose two-tenths of a percent, from 3.7 percent in August to 3.9 percent […]
POSTED: 10/26/16 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will celebrate a century of service to the community with a black-tie optional event in November. The event celebrating the YWCA’s 100th anniversary will be held Friday, November 18, at the historic YWCA building in downtown Van Wert. This event is a compilation of what used […]
POSTED: 10/26/16 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Central Insurance Companies were recently awarded the prestigious Pinnacle Award from Applied Systems at the Applied User Group National Convention held in Orlando, Florida. The Pinnacle Award recognizes Applied’s best customers and business partners for technology innovation and business success. Of the five Pinnacle awards given out this year, Central was the […]
Submitted information Eaton Corporation, the United Way of Van Wert County’s 2016 Pacesetter, recently completed its campaign. Eaton has a long and proud history of community service with its collective willingness to help its neighbors through both financial support and volunteerism. Eaton’s support of United Way dates back 100 years — nearly to the founding […]
POSTED: 10/26/16 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News