The Parkway FFA Chapter celebrated National FFA Week during the week of February 21-25. The week included activities such as a petting zoo, a canned food drive, and dress-up days. Monday was duct tape/suspenders day. Many students made their own outfits out of duct tape. Tuesday was supposed to be truck or tractor apparel day, […]
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 1:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
A Time to Give By Mari Young The end of the third nine weeks is coming to a wrap with a few big events on the calendar. Crestview FCCLA has been busy with a fundraiser of its own. Loaves of Love is a national charity event that packs bags of food for children to take […]
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 1:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
By Hope Wallace One of the most important things in a young child’s life is imagination. It’s essential to encourage children to use their wonderful gifts of imagination and creativity so that they grow up to be creative adults who can think outside the box and solve problems in unique ways. To support the upcoming […]
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 1:21 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
The Wassenberg Camera Club will meet Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center at 643 S. Washington St. in Van Wert. President Jodi Hattery has a number of items for the club to consider. Some of these include: Selecting the categories for the County Fair’s photography exhibit, suggesting possible changes in the prospectus for the […]
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 1:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Joel Andrew Gerdemann, Shannon Kathle Gerdemann and Shannon K. Gerdemann to Shawn W. Gerdeman and Elizabeth A. Gerdeman, potion of section 33, Washington Township. Peggy F. Hammons to Peggy F. Hammons Trust, inlot 3111, Van Wert. Peggy F. Hammons Living Trust and L. Dewayne Hammons Living Trust to L. Dewayne Hammons Living Trust, inlot 254, […]
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 12:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert independent/Wheels-N-Wings Committee info Plans for a beer concession as part of the Wheels-N-Wings Festival at the Van Wert County Regional Airport have been resurrected by a legal opinion by Van Wert Law Director Greg Unterbrink stating that having a state liquor license for the event supersedes a local ordinance banning alcohol sales and […]
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Despite some questions by some of his own employees, the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners approved a retire-rehire agreement with Jim Beard, director of the County Department of Job and Family Services Department, during a morning meeting on Tuesday. The meeting, held at 8:30 in the morning to accommodate Commissioner Thad […]
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
MIDDLE POINT — Boys, coaches and parents participating at the Middle Point Ballpark should mark their calendars for Sunday, April 3, for a clinic being conducted by the ballpark association. Parents of kids in grades K-4 will meet from 1-3 p.m., while a meeting for kids in grades 5-9 will be held from 3-5 p.m. […]
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 2:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Optimist Club of Van Wert recently judged students in its essay contest based on the topic “How My Education is the Key to a Successful Future.” Three Van Wert High School students were honored during the March 10 Optimist Club meeting while presenting their essays. Linzey Rice won first place and was awarded a $200 […]
POSTED: 03/23/11 at 1:58 am. FILED UNDER: News