As we look to the last two concerts at the NPAC this season, I look to do what I always have told my kids: “finish strong!” This has been a good season with many memorable concerts and shows to look back on. Eight concerts have sold out. Many others have been at 75 percent or more capacity. […]
POSTED: 03/30/11 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a burglary at 114 S. Franklin St. Sometime between March 15 and March 17, someone entered the residence and made off with a 42-inch Samsung plasma TV. The television retailed for over $2,000. If you have any […]
POSTED: 03/29/11 at 10:59 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
The Crestview winter cheerleaders held their awards’ banquet Monday. Shown above are the six members of the varsity squad who earned Northwest Conference scholar-athlete status. Shown are (seated, from the left) Brittany Helt, Erika Frey, and Shelby Minnich; (standing) Courtney Gehres, Courtney Smart, and Kristen Wein. The varsity cheer squad also handed out two special awards (at […]
POSTED: 03/29/11 at 2:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert Youth Baseball wants to build a ballfield on the site of the old tennis courts in Jubilee Park — a proposal that found favor with city officials at Monday evening’s City Council meeting. Eric McCracken, speaking on behalf of Van Wert Youth Baseball, said the group would like to construct […]
POSTED: 03/29/11 at 2:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 03/29/11 at 12:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police March 26, 1:04 — Sannita Coil, 24, of Paulding, was charged with driving a vehicle while under a license suspension and operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) as a result of a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Walnut Street. Delphos Police March 24, 7:26 p.m. — Justin Murray, 30, […]
POSTED: 03/29/11 at 12:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The Van Wert County Board of Elections announces that absentee/early voting for the May 3 Primary Election has started in the elections office. Anyone wanting to vote a Republican absent voter ballot may do so by stopping by the Election Board office located at 120 E. Main St., across from the Court House in the […]
POSTED: 03/29/11 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert City Schools will be offering a free developmental screening to any child, age 3-5, who resides in the local school district. The screening will be held Thursday, April 7, from noon to 6:30 p.m., and on Friday, April 8, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Thomas Edison Early Childhood Center located […]
POSTED: 03/29/11 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
The bridge on Dutch John Road, just south of the intersection with Dixon Cavett Road, will be closed on today for replacement. The closure should remain in effect for around four weeks, depending on weather conditions, according to Van Wert County Engineer Kyle J. Wendel. The existing steel beam superstructure will be removed and replaced with […]
POSTED: 03/28/11 at 11:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The 4-H Exchange Club will be hosting a pork dinner this Sunday, April 3. The meal includes pork, green beans, bashed potatoes, noodles, a roll and cookie for $6. Serving time is 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with a drive-through pick-up site on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 419.203.1413.
POSTED: 03/28/11 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News