Van Wert County Court news Aug. 15-22

INFORMATION SUBMITTED VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared in Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas; Thursday, August 15, 2024 Arraignment Johnathon Wilt, 34, Van Wert, entered a not guilty plea to attempted trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present, F5. Released on surety bond with no contact order; pre-trial set for Sept.

16 to vie for Canal Days Queen title

INFORMATION SUBMITTED DELPHOS — Sixteen young women from area schools will compete for the title of 2024 Canal Days Queen at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.

Lakeview Farms merger adds 40 new jobs

INFORMATION SUBMITTED DELPHOS — Lakeview Farms is continuing to advance its business growth through a recent merger that will combine Raymundo’s Brands with Lakeview Farms. Raymundo’s, headquartered in Bedford Park, Illinois, specializes in refrigerated desserts that complement Lakeview Farms’ line of refrigerated dips and desserts.

Ottoville purchases bus; nets 43 open enrollment students

OTTOVILLE — A new bus is on the way for Ottoville Local Schools. School board members approved the Then & Now Certificate for $130,530 for the bus and the district has applied for a Clean Bus Grant for another one.

Dangler wins bid to install base for new parking lot at JMS

DELPHOS — Dangler Excavating of Paulding will be hired to complete the base of the parking lot on the former Sara Jane Building property at Jefferson Middle School for $75,925, Delphos City School Board members decided Monday evening.

JAMES B. VANMETER

James B. Vanmeter, 52, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home.

ROSEMARIE CROSS SLOAN

Rosemarie Cross Sloan 70, of Klamath Falls Oregon, formerly of Delphos, went to be with the Lord Aug. 21, 2024. She was born Aug. 8, 1954, to Wilner L. Dease and Raymond Cross Sr., who both preceded her in death. Rose is survived by her loving family, including brothers, Ray (Judy) Cross of Delphos and Tim (Kim) Cross of Fort Jennings; a son, Jason Sloan and dogs Tootsie and Pearl of Klamath Falls; daughters, Jenelle Sloan of Rockford and Angie Kennedy of Van Wert; and sons-in-law, Gregory Jones and Joseph Kennedy of Van Wert. Rose also had three beautiful grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Randy, Hannah and Aliyah. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Chucky, Randy and Mark Cross; and one infant daughter. Services will be held at a later date.