Lynyrd Skynyrd entertains a large crowd at this year’s Wetzel Motorcycle Club Swap Meet. The weekend celebration drew thousands of people — and motorcycles — to the county. (Cindy Wood/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 08/01/11 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/FHC information Family Health Care will be celebrating National Health Center Week from August 8-12. During the week it will have special events at the Health Center, located at 140 Fox Road, Suite 304, as well as its annual fundraiser. On August 10, a drive-through pork barbeque sandwich meal will be available from […]
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Although the temperatures were in the 90s late last week, it didn’t stop workmen from putting on a new roof at the Van Wert Post Office. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats A 3-year-old female, black. Belle, a 4-year-old female, spayed, declawed. A 1-year-old female, dark calico. Male and female cats, 2 years old, various colors. Male and female cats, all ages and various colors. A 5-year-old male cat, black, neutered, declawed. Kittens Male […]
POSTED: 08/01/11 at 4:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
The fifth annual Cornhole Tournament is part of this year’s Van Wert Rib Cook-Off, held this coming weekend at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds as part of the Crossroads Festival. Here, area residents compete during an earlier Rib Cook-Off cornhole tournament. (VW independent file photo)
POSTED: 08/01/11 at 12:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert Athletic Director Kent Smelser has released season ticket information for the 2011 football season. All 2010 season ticket holders would have the same seats reserved again this year, with three options to purchase tickets. Those include: Mail payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Van Wert Athletic Department, 10708 […]
POSTED: 08/01/11 at 12:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The fall parents’ meeting required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association at Lincolnview High School will take place in the high school gymnasium on Monday, August 15, at 7 p.m. Parents of athletes will then meet with the coach of the individual sports. For more information, contact the athletic office at 419.968.2343 or the […]
POSTED: 08/01/11 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert volleyball program just recently completed its Middle School volleyball camp with 50 girl participants from grades 5-8. The camp was held for four nights, with participants learning the basic fundamentals of how to play volleyball. The camp focused on passing, setting, serving and hitting. Each participant received a volleyball, t-shirt and water bottle. The […]
POSTED: 08/01/11 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports