Lucille Hiiesalu, 93, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford. She was born December 11, 1924, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Molly (Germann) Schumm, who both preceded her in death. On July 6, 1952, she married Heldur Hiiesalu, who died March 29, 2007. She is survived […]
POSTED: 08/16/18 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information/Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — At least for now, the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Competitive Balance rule is on hold. That’s because OHSAA was informed Wednesday that Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Robert P. Ruehlman issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that prohibits the organization from continuing to utilize a component […]
POSTED: 08/16/18 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA – The Spencerville boys’ golf team edged Lincolnview 168-171 to win a Northwest Conference quad match at Tamarac Golf Course on Wednesday. Paulding was third with a 178, while Ada came in fourth with a 234. Medalist for the match was Bearcat Gavin Harmon, who carded a 36 for the […]
POSTED: 08/16/18 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education completed a number of housekeeping items prior to the beginning of school this coming Monday and also recognized instrumental music instructor Robert Sloan for being named the 2019 “Teacher of the Year” for the Ohio School Boards Association’s District 1 during its August meeting on […]
POSTED: 08/16/18 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two sentencings and three arraignments were among the hearings held on criminal charges this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Kyle Caldwell, 39, of Van Wert, chanted his plea to guilty to aggravated trafficking in drugs, a felony of the second degree (downgraded from a first-degree felony in exchange […]
POSTED: 08/16/18 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — School funding expert Dr. Howard Fleeter on Wednesday released the results of an analysis of how Ohio’s school funding system has fared since the landmark DeRolph Ohio Supreme Court case, decided in 1997. The Ohio School Boards Association, Buckeye Association of School Administrators Ohio Association of School Business Officials asked Fleeter, […]
POSTED: 08/16/18 at 5:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a Modern Military Match on Sunday, August 26, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9093 Ringwald Road, Middle Point. The match is being held on Sunday to accommodate those who cannot make it to the association’s normal Saturday matches. […]
POSTED: 08/16/18 at 5:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Thanks to our tour guide, Linda Mechling, and former Museum trustee and club member Jan Dunlap, the Van Wert Area Photography Club got a first-class tour of the displays, in the Clark Mansion, Annex, Bear School, Log House, and Red Barn on Sunday, August 12. Other historical exhibits scattered about the grounds that were photographed […]
POSTED: 08/15/18 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
The Market at the Wass only has a couple more weekends for the season. Time to get your veggies while the getting is good. Thanks to all the customers, vendors and participants who made this year such a success. We also like to thank Vicki and Dennis Schulte for keeping the market running smoothly! Markets […]
POSTED: 08/15/18 at 8:21 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Monday night was a very special one at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Nearly 100 special supporters of the Niswonger gathered to learn about the building annex being planned to the facility. The room was filled with people I have come to appreciate so much for their support of performing arts in our area. I could feel the […]
POSTED: 08/15/18 at 8:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News