Group trying to bring back Hot Air Affair

Van Wert independent/contributor information A group of interested area residents are hoping the Van Wert community will be full of hot air by next September. Plans are underway to bring back the once-popular Hot Air Affair hot air balloon event formerly sponsored by the Van Wert Area Jaycees. Dates set for the event are Friday […]

Naughty or nice?

Community Health Professionals will host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa on Friday, December 2, from 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, December 3, from noon-3 p.m., at CHP’s administration building, 1159 Westwood Drive in Van Wert. The event is being held in relation to the YWCA’s Holiday Home Tour on the same dates, which CHP’s Adult Day […]

ODOT offers Thanksgiving road updates

COLUMBUS — According to an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) analysis of Thanksgiving weekend crash data, motorists are far more likely to be involved in a crash the evening before Thanksgiving and the evening the Sunday following. Traffic volumes typically spike nearly 70 percent in Ohio over the five-day holiday travel weekend. Last year, Ohio […]

Ohioans beware of loan advance fees

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce warns Ohioans to be on guard against companies that offer loans that require advance fees. These “companies,” which typically solicit customers on their websites, may appear to have a business address in Ohio, but it is often fictitious. “If a loan company demands money before you receive a loan, […]

Toys for Tots accepting aid applications

Toys for Tots will be accepting applications for assistance today and Monday, November 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. The Toys for Tots location is the former Kennedy-Kuhn building on South Washington Street, across from the fairgrounds. Those seeking assistance should bring proof of income, proof of address, Social Security cards for all people living in the […]

Thanksgiving dinner donations

The Van Wert County Limbhangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Van Wert Professional Firefighters (International Association of Fire Fighters Local 681) donated $100 each to purchase turkeys to be donated to three local food banks. Through the two groups’ combined efforts, and a generous donation from Van Wert Walmart Manager Jeff Welker […]

SWCD changes schedule for Thanksgiving

The Van Wert Solid Waste Management District has adjusted its collection cycle to accommodate the Thanksgiving Day holiday this Thursday. Residents normally receiving curbside recycling service on Thursday, November 24, will have an adjusted collection schedule that will take place Friday, November 25, along with normal Friday collections. All other weekday curbside recycling collections will […]

Liquor permit holders: Check student IDs

COLUMBUS — Students are out of school or on break for the holidays, and bars, restaurants, convenient stores, grocery stores and all other retail businesses that sell alcohol must be extra vigilant this time of year to ensure that no alcohol is sold to minors. Superintendent of the Ohio Division of Liquor Control Bruce Stevenson reminds […]

YMCA offering 40-day triathlon event

The YMCA of Van Wert County is offering a 40-day triathlon to its members. The event is going on now through Friday, December 30, with $10 registrations still being accepted. Those registered will have 40 days to complete a triathlon’s 26.2 miles of running, 2.4 miles of swimming and 100 miles of cycling.  There will […]

Cougar girl bowlers defeat Ansonia

CELINA — On Saturday, November 19, the Van Wert Lady Cougars started their bowling season off at Plaza Lanes in Celina against the Ansonia Tigers. After a slow start, losing their first regular game of bowling to the Tigers by 51 pins, Van Wert was able to regroup and head into the baker game with […]