The students of Franklin Elementary School will perform a music program at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. “We’re Making Music” will be presented by grades 1-4 under the direction of music teacher Susan Brubaker. The students invite local residents to join them for an evening of musical fun. […]
POSTED: 03/03/12 at 12:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming announces that Anderson Avenue will be closed at the railroad tracks for railroad repair beginning Monday, March 5, at 8 a.m. The street will be closed for three days.
POSTED: 03/03/12 at 12:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Bunny Hoppers Rabbit Club had its first meeting on February 21 at the OSU Extension office. Club members talked about meat rabbits, breeding rabbits, and doe and litter projects for the upcoming year. In addition, a discussion was held on other projects that are available to take in 4-H. Information for the […]
POSTED: 03/03/12 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
The Young Riders 4-H Club is holding a Tack and Miscellaneous Auction & Hog Roast in conjunction with Running W Tack on Saturday, March 10. The auction starts at 6 p.m. Preview auction items and food serving at 5 p.m. All proceeds go to the Young Riders 4-H Club. The auction will be held at […]
POSTED: 03/03/12 at 12:18 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Virginia E. “Ginger” Gribler, 85, of Van Wert, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born April 20, 1926, in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Leslie F. “Mac” and Mildred (Fulton) McGrew. She married Forrest W. Gribler, who survives in Van Wert. Other […]
POSTED: 03/02/12 at 1:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Board of Education members approved construction documents for the loose furnishings portion of the Ohio School Facilities Commission renovation/construction project and also gave its okay to an offer to purchase a house renovated by the school’s Building Maintenance students during their March meeting Thursday. Superintendent Staci Kaufman said the loose furnishings […]
POSTED: 03/02/12 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police March 1, 12:28 p.m. — A resident of the 900 block of Woodland Avenue reported that one vehicle was tampered with and another vehicle damaged while parked on the street in front of the residence. March 1, 10:53 a.m. — A resident of the 100 block of East Crawford Street reported that […]
POSTED: 03/02/12 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Cara Hall, Cheri Streicher and Scott Edwards interview Peony Festival Pageant candidate Rebecca Adam of Lincolnview during preliminary judging held Thursday in the offices of The Van Wert County Foundation. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 03/02/12 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/EMA information There is the possibility of a severe weather outbreak today and Van Wert County could be in the middle of it, said Rick McCoy, director of the Van Wert County office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a large severe outbreak stretching from Alabama to […]
POSTED: 03/02/12 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Junior Achievement of Van Wert County received a grant from The Van Wert County Foundation in the amount of $2,000 to help provide programming to area students in Van Wert, Lincolnview and Crestview schools. This year, JA will reach more than 1,600 students in 76 classrooms in Van Wert County. Junior Achievement’s mission to provide […]
POSTED: 03/02/12 at 5:55 am. FILED UNDER: News