Submitted information ALBION, Mich. – Starr Commonwealth recently reached an agreement to sell its former Van Wert campus on Lincoln Highway to New Beginnings Recovery, a private drug rehabilitation facility. Starr, which purchased the campus in 1951 from Harry Beckmann, the “Peony King of the Midwest”, and his wife, served hundreds and hundreds of boys […]
POSTED: 11/17/16 at 9:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
National Door & Trim recently completed its 2016 United Way campaign. The company and employees’ generosity has been instrumental in serving United Way agencies in Van Wert County. Many employees also participated in the Day of Caring event by donating food items to the Salvation Army and volunteering. Since 1978, National Door & Trim has […]
POSTED: 11/17/16 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) spoke at a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday about the susceptibility of Internet of Things (IoT) devices to hacking in light of the recent Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that caused large Internet outages. The subcommittee hearing, entitled “Understanding the Role of Connected Devices […]
POSTED: 11/17/16 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Rex Dolby “Fall Scenes” was the theme of this month’s competition at the Van Wert Area Photography Club’s recent meeting Thursday, November 10. Cheryl Knost was the winner with an impressive image taken along the river trail going toward the monument in the Fort Amanda Memorial Park. The park is located southwest of Lima on St. Rt. 198. […]
POSTED: 11/16/16 at 3:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
POSTED: 11/16/16 at 3:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Nick Henry The Crestview Knight football team made history Saturday night by winning in the second round of playoffs, an accomplishment no other football team has done in Crestview history. The Knights beat the Arlington Red Devils by a score of 28-7 at Lima Stadium. Senior lineman Emilio Deleon said, “It feels amazing to […]
POSTED: 11/16/16 at 3:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
By Hope Wallace The 27th Annual Wassenberg Member Artists’ Exhibit & Sale begins this weekend. This display will be open through December 18 so you can not only enjoy a great show, but also purchase unique gifts for friends, loved ones, co-workers and help support local artists during the holidays. Our gallery hours are: Tuesday […]
POSTED: 11/16/16 at 2:43 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
The Isaac Van Wart Chapter DAR held its November meeting at the Elks Lodge. The program was presented by Aleta Weiss, who is part of the Honor Flight Board. According to Weiss, the hub of the Honor Flight Northeast Indiana flies directly from Fort Wayne, Ind., to Washington, DC, in one hour and fifteen minutes. There […]
POSTED: 11/16/16 at 2:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Estate of Larry K. Profit to Joyce E. Profit, portion of section 31, York Township. Estate of Donna B. Norris to Vern K. Norris, Jeffrey L. Norris, James L. Norris Jr., Amy L. Schulte and Lori A. White, lot 2-1, Delphos subdivision. Estate of Mary Alberta Reichert to Rebecca L. Martz and Joe Reichert and […]
POSTED: 11/16/16 at 2:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Crestview Elementary recognized all fifth grade students who completed the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program. Deputy Michael Biberstine of the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, emceed the event. Highlights include a song performed by the entire fifth grade class, remarks from Crestview Superintendent Mike Estes, as well as essay presentations from winners Lillia Bladen, […]
POSTED: 11/16/16 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: Youth