November 2024

Maynard W. Kerns

PENDLETON, Ind. — Maynard W Kerns, 88, of Pendleton, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2024, at his daughter Teryl’s home/his former Back 40 Homestead, surrounded by his family.  He…

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Ralph W. Schumm

BLUFFTON, Ind. — Ralph W. Schumm, 89, of Bluffton, passed away on Thursday morning, Nov. 14, 2024, at River Terrace Estates. Ralph was born on Sept. 9, 1935, in Van…

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Lester G. Merkle

On Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul as Lester G. Merkle passed away. He was born on Jan. 17, 1933, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to…

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YWCA launches capital campaign

VAN WERT — The YWCA of Van Wert County has announced the launch of a capital campaign aimed at funding a new facility that will provide living spaces for domestic violence/ human trafficking/sexual assault survivors and their families, as well as permanent supportive housing for homeless women and children. This new facility will also provide the capacity for their youth programs.

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