Van Wert News

By JORDAN CRAVENS staff writer OTTAWA -- Two teenagers accused of vandalizing Continental High School in July, causing roughly $100,000 in damage, pleaded guilty this week in Putnam County Common Pleas Court.

Published: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 A group photo of several luncheon attendees with members of the Van Wert YMCA Wellness Staff, including Jessica Weiss, the instructor for the Silver Sneakers classes.

Family SCULPTURE IN THE VILLAGE Through Dec. 31 Williams Park in Gibsonburg will be the site of Sculpture in the Village, a juried outdoor sculpture exhibit with more than 20 sculptures in bronze, stone, steel, marble, aluminum, granite, glass, and concrete in an outdoor setting.

Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning met with the Gallia County Commission Thursday to discuss the purchase of three new police cruisers.

Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Almost a month has passed since our German friends came to Delphos to renew our Friendship Link, which was established 10 years ago.

CONLEY, Mary L. "Louise" - Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. today at St.

Mary Elizabeth Ireland, 95, died at 5:10 p.m. Nov. 11, 2009, at VanCrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

Barbara Rose Schneider, 91, died at 12:50 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009, at VanCrest Health Care Center, Delphos.

Leota L. Neely, 76, died at 8:14 p.m. Nov. 8, 2009, at Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert, following a 16-month battle with cancer.

It took a few tries, but Vantage Career Center passed the levy it needed to expand and renovate its facility.

'Tis the season for vampires to lurk while witches take flight on brooms and little goblins seek treats in the night.

I am writing to encourage our local community to experience Off Stage Production's 'Playing Doctor,' which ends Saturday.

Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today at the church. DAULBAUGH, Mildred - 2 p.m. Monday at Harter & Schier Funeral Home, Delphos.

Graveside services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Gethsemani Cemetery. Visitation: immediately following the service Saturday at Old Barn Out Back.

Delphos City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening; two council members, Joseph Martz and James Hanser were absent.

Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Bluffton.

Lisa Curby of Rankin & Rankin Inc. recently was appointed a special Blue Streak representative for the Central Insurance Companies.

By KATIE YANTIS Staff Writer ST. MARYS - Local organizations are collaborating in October to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month through a variety of avenues.

Collin Moulton will bring the laughs to Sylvania tomorrow when he performs at 8:30 p.m. in Lourdes College's Ebeid Student Center in the lower level of Delp Hall.

Each year, the Delphos Rotary Club Senior Walking Tour takes students on a trip through time.