By Hope Wallace Thank you to everyone who attended our 56th Annual June Art Exhibit’s opening reception party! We believe a huge party is the one of the most appropriate ways to celebrate and showcase the artwork of these artists we are so proud to represent. We are delighted at how many of you seem […]
POSTED: 06/13/12 at 12:35 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Information submitted WILLSHIRE — Plans are nearly complete for the 47th annual Willshire Days festival being sponsored by the Willshire Lions Club. The festivities will be held June 22-24 and will kick off on Friday evening. Following a flag raising ceremony, the entertainment stage will be filled with talent. The annual princess pageants will begin […]
POSTED: 06/13/12 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Local magician Tyler Nygren was at Brumback Library to perform some of his most magical tricks as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. The program’s aim is to get more youngsters to read during the summer while school is not in session. Today’s program features veteran radio broadcaster Chris Roberts at 11 a.m. (Dave […]
POSTED: 06/13/12 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the War of 1812 is working to spread the word about the upcoming celebration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. The community is encouraged to participate. On Monday, June 18, at noon, people are encouraged to “Ring the Bells […]
POSTED: 06/13/12 at 5:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Historical Society Trustee Larry Webb, and Mark and Karen Adams of A1 Signs put the finishing touches on the Welcome Center Sign at the Van Wert County Historical Museum. The museum is also replacing other signage with those designed by A1 Signs. (Historical Society photo)
POSTED: 06/13/12 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Elks information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, would like to remind all local youths, ages 8 and up, to be sure to come out to Camp Clay on Tuesday, June 19, from noon until 4 p.m. for “Elks Day at Camp Clay.” Camp Clay will be open to all kids […]
POSTED: 06/13/12 at 5:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming has announced that Center Street will be closed from Burt Street to the bridge from Thursday, June 14, through Tuesday, June 19.
POSTED: 06/13/12 at 5:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Heather Farr (Van Wert High School Class of 2008) was recently recognized at the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America PRism awards as the area’s “Outstanding Public Relations Student Society of America Graduate.” Farr, who will graduate summa cum laude from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in June, was also selected by […]
POSTED: 06/13/12 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
BEREA, Ky. — Ohio City residents Erin M. Callow and Ami L. Callow have been named to the Spring 2012 Dean’s List at Berea College. A student is named to the dean’s list who achieves a GPA of 3.2 or higher for a minimum course load equivalent to 16 semester hours. Berea College, located in […]
POSTED: 06/13/12 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Beverly J. Ahrens, 78, of Celina, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 18, 1934, the daughter of the late Charles and Mayoma Cantwil. Beverly was the granddaughter of Irish immigrants. She graduated from St. Clair Shores High School in 1952 and worked at Atlas Crankshaft Corporation in […]
POSTED: 06/12/12 at 10:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries