Marlins split pair of summer meets

The Van Wert YMCA Marlins returned to action for the summer season and are being coached by Kim Clifton, with assistance from Heather Easley, Rylan Yackey and Brian Easley. The Marlins began the season by dropping their first meet at home to Lima Sherwood on Monday then followed that up with a road win at […]

VW Federal gives to YMCA

Van Wert Federal Savings Bank made a generous “Gold Level” donation to the YMCA of Van Wert County. Here, Phil Bair of Van Wert Federal presents a check to YMCA Executive Director Hugh Kocab. Information about making a donation to the Y can be found at the organization’s website: www.vwymca.org. (YMCA photo)

Historical Society plans 4th of July events

The Van Wert County Historical Society will be holding its annual Holiday at Home activities again. This year, the celebration returns to the museum’s campus. A new event has been added to the festivities this year: a Patriotic Bike Decorating Contest that is open to kids in eighth grade or younger, with prizes to be […]

Terry W. Hurless

Terry W. Hurless, 46, of Van Wert, died at 2:33 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born October 7, 1964, in Van Wert County, the son of Martha (Amweg) Cox, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Don W. “Tuck” Hurless. He never married. Survivors […]

Hall of Fame coaches have lots to teach

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor They don’t call it the Hall of Fame Basketball Camp for nothing, with three of the area’s most successful coaches — all members of the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame — on hand to teach young athletes the finer points of a game the coaches still obviously love. […]

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Asian long-horned beetle surveys begun

Van Wert independent/contributor content WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announce that surveys are under way in Bethel after the detection and identification of the Asian long-horned beetle. Bethel is located 30 miles southeast of Cincinnati. First discovered in the […]

Health Dept. promotes child safety seats

Van Wert independent/contributor content What type of child restraint is safest for a child to ride in?  How long should a child ride rear facing?  When should a child be moved to the next size child restraint?  What does the new Ohio law say about child restraints? These are some of the questions parents have […]

Wassenberg seeking woodworked items

Van Wert independent/contributor content For area residents who do woodworking, or have an interesting handmade wood item in their homes, an upcoming exhibit at the Wassenberg Art Center will let them share it with the community. The Wassenberg Art Center is planning an exhibit of handmade wood items in July.  The public is invited to […]

Old Fashioned Farmers Days here soon

Van Wert independent/contributor content Pack up the kids and spend June 30-July 3 at Old Fashioned Farmers Days. Kids games will be all weekend, with clowns, a Kiddie Tractor Pull, and lots of entertainment (music, juggling, and a polka dance. One of the big attractions of the weekend is the Draft and Pony Show on […]