Submitted information Two American Red Cross blood drives have been scheduled in the Van Wert area. On Monday, January 30, Lincolnview Elementary School, 15945 Middle Point Road, will host a bloodmobile from 2-6 p.m. Another blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located on […]
POSTED: 01/26/17 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Dillon Eugene Browning, 29, born in Arlington, Texas, and formerly of West Chester, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Dillon was a Texan and was proud of it. His love for Texas and the Longhorns ran deep. Don’t Mess with Texas! Hook ‘Em Horns! He was a chef with a love for cooking and creating […]
POSTED: 01/25/17 at 5:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Wells Fargo Bank to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, portion of section 3, Willshire Township. Estate of Norma J. Foreman and estate of Norma Jean Foreman to Alexis Miller, inlot 1774, Van Wert. Bernard J. Kayser III, Vicky Kayser, Bernard J. Kayser to David N. Kill and Diane M. Kill, inlot 249, Delphos. Estate […]
POSTED: 01/25/17 at 3:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
POSTED: 01/25/17 at 2:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Rex Dolby We thank former president Doug Heckler for emailing a series of incredible sky and storm pictures – including the one with this article. If the reader is fortunate enough to encounter such an awesome scene, and has a camera, here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare to […]
POSTED: 01/25/17 at 2:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
POSTED: 01/25/17 at 2:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Chase Clark The Crestview Knight Vision brought home another grand champion title last Saturday from the Carroll competition. The senior members of Knight Vision were excited but not satisfied with their success so far. Senior Joel Germann said, “We have been working really hard and this group deserves all they can get. We have […]
POSTED: 01/25/17 at 2:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
The eighth grade recently held a spelling bee. The champion of the spelling bee was Carson Bowen, and the runner up was Sam Wolfrum. The Van Wert County Spelling Bee will be held at the Marsh Foundation on February 2 at 7 p.m. The 5th and 6th grade band programs spent the first portion of […]
POSTED: 01/25/17 at 2:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
Submitted information The Van Wert High School Class of 1962 will be holding a planning meeting for its 55th class reunion at 7 p.m. Monday, February 6, at the Elks Lodge, 1197 Elks Drive in Van Wert. All interested classmates are encouraged to attend.
POSTED: 01/25/17 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County followed a statewide trend of higher unemployment during December of last year. Unemployment increased in 81 of Ohio’s 88 counties in December, with the jobless rate decreasing in four counties, while three counties saw no change in their unemployment percent. In Van Wert County, unemployment figures rose to 4.0 […]
POSTED: 01/25/17 at 8:30 am. FILED UNDER: News