Apples weren’t the only items sold at this year’s Apple Festival, as this photo attests, but there were plenty of items available that followed the festival’s fruity theme. Great fall weather no doubt contributed to the success of this year’s event. (Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 10/24/11 at 12:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police October 22, 9:16 p.m. — William Edward Shinnaberry, 19, of 605 Center St., was arrested on a warrant from the Van Wert Sheriff’s Department. October 22, 1:20 a.m. — Jessica L. Thompson, 25, of 216 W. Maple Ave., was charged with disorderly conduct-persisting after an incident at CJ Sidepockets, 123 N. Washington […]
POSTED: 10/23/11 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Local residents looking for higher education and training have options in Van Wert County. Information Night at Northwest State Community College’s Van Wert location will showcase local educational resources and introduce people to the college process. Anyone wanting to learn more about training and education is invited to attend NSCC’s Information Night on Tuesday, October […]
POSTED: 10/23/11 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
On Tuesday, October 25, the Van Wert “Cougar Pride” Marching Band will present its end of the season concert. The concert will be held in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center and begin at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free. The concert will feature music from the band’s pregame ceremony and […]
POSTED: 10/23/11 at 11:42 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Vantage Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE/GED) program is continuing to offer free classes in various locations throughout the area. Orientation for new students will be held the week of October 24. Classes in Van Wert are held at Vantage Career Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m.; the Van […]
POSTED: 10/23/11 at 11:34 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Buckeye Y Youth will be hosting its annual Autumn Adventure Sleepover for children ages 5 to 12, on Friday, October 28, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday, October 29. The event will take place at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, in the heated Administrative Building. There will be a hayride, bonfire, games, supper and a costume […]
POSTED: 10/23/11 at 11:33 pm. FILED UNDER: News
ROCKFORD — The Parkway Schools Media Center in Rockford will be holding its Scholastic Book Fair November 15-22. Elementary, middle and even high school students, and their parents and teachers will find plenty of items to interest them. Gift items will also be available. The Parkway Schools Book Fair will be open weekdays during that week […]
POSTED: 10/23/11 at 11:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview Lady Knights volleyball team came away with a sectional title Saturday evening by defeating Delphos Jefferson 25-5, 25-8 and 25-11. That makes the Lady Knights now 19-3 as they advance to the district semifinal at Ottawa-Glandorf Tuesday evening to take on McComb at 6 p.m. “I was very pleased with level of play we […]
POSTED: 10/23/11 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SPENCERVILLE — The Lincolnview cross country teams competed in the district tournament in Spencerville on Saturday. The Lancers qualified one team and two individuals to the regional meet next weekend. Kerri Grothaus placed 16th in a time of 21:31 to qualify for the regional meet in Troy next weekend. Karissa Burns placed 19th, missing the qualifying […]
POSTED: 10/23/11 at 11:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
WREN — There is still time to enter a team for the fifth annual Wrenway Park Cornhole Tournament. The festivities begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 in downtown Wren. The tournament will be paying four spots this year. Food, beverages (by donation), fire rings and music will be provided. Call Karen at 419.495.2623 to enter a two-man […]
POSTED: 10/23/11 at 11:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News





