YWCA information The staff of the YWCA of Van Wert County has named the winners of prizes raffled off as part of this year’s Holiday Home Tour held this past weekend. Prizes and winners are as follows: An oil change gift certificate donated by Greve Chrysler and salon gift certificate provided by Impressions Salon displayed […]
POSTED: 12/06/11 at 1:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available through The Animal Protective League: Cats Hank and Cesar, 3-year-old male black and white cats; fixed. Cotton, a 1-year-old white male; neutered, declawed, shots. Pearl, a 6-year-old female gray tiger; fixed. Kittens Male and female, 4 months old, black and white. Male and female, 7 weeks old, gray, black and […]
POSTED: 12/06/11 at 1:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming has announced that Monday, December 12, will be the last leaf pick-up of the year for city residents.
POSTED: 12/06/11 at 1:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
CINCINNATI — Phillips Edison & Company announced the promotion of Van Wert native Robert F. Myers to president and chief operating officer. Myers has been the retail real estate company’s COO since September 2010 and will now expand that role to oversee all aspects of the company’s financial interests, operational programs and strategic planning. In […]
POSTED: 12/06/11 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Van Wert Police December 4, 1:48 p.m. — Andrea R. Brummette, 21, of 637 N. Franklin St., Apt. 9, was charged with domestic violence as a result of an incident that occurred at her residence. December 2, 6:50 a.m. — Douglas R. Thatcher Jr., 32, of 405 S. Vine St., was charged with disorderly conduct […]
POSTED: 12/05/11 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The final day of the Van Wert County Hospital Tip-Off Tournament couldn’t have gotten too much more exciting as both the consolation and championship games went down to the wire. Crestview’s boys won this year’s tourney title with on a buzzer-beater shot by Nick Adam for a 44-42 win over the Van […]
POSTED: 12/05/11 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SANDRA GROOMS/for the VW independent The Van Wert swim teams hosted the seventh annual all-relay Van Wert Sprint Invitational. This is a unique meet for northwest Ohio because it consists of relay events only. Ten schools participated: Ada, Bryan, Elida, Fort Recovery, Minster, New Bremen, St. Henry, Van Wert, Versailles, and Wapakoneta. The Cougar boys […]
POSTED: 12/05/11 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Lincolnview Lady Lancers learned what teams in the McDonald’s Tip-Off Tournament had to face when they met up with Ottoville on Saturday. The Lady Big Green dominated from start to finish for a 67-30 non-conference victory over Lincolnview. It was the first loss for the Lady Lancers, who are now 2-1 on the year. […]
POSTED: 12/05/11 at 5:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
OAK HARBOR – Van Wert High School wrestlers competed in a 10-team tournament at Oak Harbor, with several of the wrestlers placing in the event. Placing first in the 285-pound weight class was Terrin Contreras, who finished with a tournament record of 4-0, with three pins. Zack Burk was third in the 132-pound weight class […]
POSTED: 12/05/11 at 5:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Ballet Theatre of Toledo entertained holiday crowds for two performances Saturday at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio as it brought Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to life. The performance featured area dancers, including Van Wert High School freshman Kelsea Allenbaugh (shown leaping above with two other dancers), and the Van Wert Area Boychoir […]
POSTED: 12/05/11 at 5:44 am. FILED UNDER: News