Elks Lodge 1197 information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, would like to invite all kids ages 8 and up to come out to the YMCA Camp Clay on Tuesday, June 19, from noon until 4 p.m. for “Elks Day at Camp Clay.” The Elks will be having special activities for […]
POSTED: 06/02/12 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Manor information The state’s largest organization representing long-term care facilities has honored a Van Wert woman as its June 2012 “Hero of Long-Term Care.” Tina Hulbert, office manager at Van Wert Manor, was selected by the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) as its “Hero of Long-Term Care” for the month of June 2012. […]
POSTED: 06/02/12 at 5:55 am. FILED UNDER: Business
DARE information MIDDLE POINT — The seventh bi-annual DARE Fishing Derby will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Middle Point Quarry. The cost for adults 18 years and older is $50 for both days and $30 for one day; for youths under the age […]
POSTED: 06/02/12 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
John F. Kaduk, 86, of Hicksville, died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at his residence. He was born August 13, 1925, near Van Wert, the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Hritz) Kaduk. John was a 1943 graduate of Defiance High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War […]
POSTED: 06/01/12 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s that weekend again. You know, that One Wonderful Weekend that includes the annual Peony Festival and ArtRageous on Main events (click here for a schedule of events). This year’s event is just a chock-full of events as it has been in the past, with entertainment, food, car, craft, quilt and flower […]
POSTED: 06/01/12 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Just in time for the Peony Festival and ArtRageous on Main events this week, new banners are springing up on the light poles on Main and Washington streets in downtown Van Wert. The Young Adult Focus Group, with help from Main Street Van Wert, raised funds last fall to purchase new American flags and street […]
POSTED: 06/01/12 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Peony Festival Committee information The Peony Festival Garden Tour for 2012 features six local gardens, including the Garden of the Senses in downtown Van Wert and the Smiley Park Children’s Garden and the gardens of the Van Wert County Historical Museum. Private gardens on this year’s tour include those of John and Carolyn Miller, 6981 […]
POSTED: 06/01/12 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information DELPHOS — The Museum of Postal History of Delphos has just launched its new website at www.postalhistorymuseum.org. Some of the areas are still under construction; but area residents can start right off with a video tour of the exhibits – what museum officials call their “3-minute tour”. Scroll down the page and find […]
POSTED: 06/01/12 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Big Brothers Big Sisters will be selling tickets for a 1991 Chevrolet Corvette at the Peony Fest Car Show today from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are one for $2 or three for $5. The Corvette will be on display. Those unable to attend the event can purchase tickets by mailing a check along with […]
POSTED: 06/01/12 at 5:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Elks information All area residents are encouraged to attend the annual Flag Day Services Wednesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at Elks Lodge 1197 off Van Wert-Decatur Road. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks sponsors the annual event. Also participating will be the Van Wert unit of the Civil Air Patrol. Flag Day, celebrated […]
POSTED: 06/01/12 at 5:33 am. FILED UNDER: News