Van Wert Police June 30, 6:33 p.m. — Mark A. Gillette, 44, of 746 S. Shannon St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in Mercer County. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 07/02/11 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
There were plenty of activities on Friday at Old Fashioned Farmers Days at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, including Miss Ohio Ellen Bryan — who stopped to milk a cow — free entertainment by several groups, including Spittin’ Image (above), antique auto races, kiddie tractor pulls and a Draft Horse and Mule event. Today’s activities […]
POSTED: 07/02/11 at 12:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Lima Pops Orchestra set the tone for the Independence Day holiday with its annual Star Spangled Spectacular. The orchestra performed a number of patriotic numbers, as well as Broadway and movie music, and the large audience who came to see the concert was entranced … as usual. This year, the orchestra was conducted by […]
POSTED: 07/02/11 at 12:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Engineer Superintendent George Kleman retired from a 35-year career with the County Engineering Department on June 30. Kleman began working for the department in 1976 as a part-time employee under County Engineer Paul Gardner. After working his way up through the ranks to road foreman, he was promoted to superintendent in 2001. […]
POSTED: 07/02/11 at 12:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Federation of Teachers recently made a donation to the YWCA’s Summer Food Program. Here, VWFT President Chuck Rollins presents a check to Lori Becker, Summer Food Program coordinator. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 07/02/11 at 12:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA of Van Wert County announces its annual shutdown week: Monday, July 4, through Saturday, July 9, reopening on Monday, July 11. The week will be used for various projects throughout the Y and Camp Clay facilities, including a thorough cleaning, painting and building improvements. Information about this and other programs available at the […]
POSTED: 07/02/11 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA of Van Wert County announces an open house for its SilverSneakers program. The event will be held Wednesday, July 13, from 9 a.m.-Noon. All potential and current SilverSneakers members are welcome to attend this event, as well as the SilverSneakers fitness class from 10-10:45 a.m. and the luncheon (provided by Van Wert Manor) […]
POSTED: 07/01/11 at 10:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
ROCKY McVAIGH/independent sports After being washed out at Ada on Thursday, the Marlins dropped a home meet against Lima Westside on Monday. Finishing first in all of their individual events were: Addison Henkaline (3), Bethany Fast (5) and Hannah Stemen (3). Hardin County at VW Marlins (all distances in meters) EX indicates exhibition non-scoring swim: […]
POSTED: 07/01/11 at 10:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The 18-member Main Street Van Wert board has the unenviable job of replacing Seth Baker, who is leaving the project manager’s position to earn an MBA at Wright State University’s Lake Campus. Baker, who has been in the Main Street position for two years, said leaving is “very bittersweet” for him. “I […]
POSTED: 07/01/11 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Old-fashioned farmers come to Old-Fashioned Farmers Days in (what else?) an old-fashioned vehicle. This couple drove the old Ford vehicle (no, it’s not an early Mustang) on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds as the annual agriculture-themed festival began its four-day run there on Thursday. The festival includes entertainment, exhibits of antique farm equipment (bottom), a […]
POSTED: 07/01/11 at 3:02 am. FILED UNDER: News