Information submitted COLUMBUS — The world of amateur wrestling, although foreign to most of the common public, is one of the most intense and grueling settings on the planet. While in junior high, Zach Smart stepped onto a wrestling mat for the first time. Wrestling gave Smart the opportunity to train both physically and mentally. […]
POSTED: 07/21/12 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Fair Board information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society announced Friday that entries for the 2012 edition of the Van Wert County Fair will close Wednesday, August 1. The deadline applies to all general entries, livestock entries, Senior Fair entries (must be brought to the fair office), and Junior Fair entries (must be made online […]
POSTED: 07/21/12 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Van Wert Area Boychoir is holding its annual summer camp from Tuesday, July 31, through Thursday, August 2. Each day of camp will run from 1-4 p.m. The camp is open to all area boys with unchanged voices. The camp will be held at First United Methodist Church, 113 Central Ave. in […]
POSTED: 07/21/12 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
WREN — It’s Rib Cook-off time again in Wren. The ninth annual Wren Rib Roast Cook-off will be held on Saturday, August 18, during the Wren Homecoming festivities. Contestants will need to provide any equipment necessary. All types of spices, marinades, and “secret recipes” are encouraged. All types of cookers and any fuel sources will […]
POSTED: 07/21/12 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Community Health Professionals’ Hospice held its annual Rays of Hope Camp on June 26-28 at Camp Clay in Van Wert. Approximately 30 kids from Van Wert and surrounding counties enjoyed swimming, rock wall climbing, crafts and games in addition to therapeutic, educational activities. Those who helped with or sponsored the event include First United Methodist […]
POSTED: 07/21/12 at 5:32 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police July 16, 12:26 a.m. — Christopher Keirns, 19, of Delphos, was charged with disorderly conduct as a result of an incident that occurred in the 300 block of North Washington Street.
POSTED: 07/20/12 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s been four years since the last delegation from Van Wert’s sister city, Sumoto, Japan, visited, but that will change this coming week with a youth delegation that will visit the city for three days. The delegation, a youth cultural exchange group, includes eight young people ages 16 and 17 and six […]
POSTED: 07/20/12 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal assistance is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and non-profit organizations that experienced financial loss due to the drought that began in mid-June. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Thursday announced that the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) would make available federal economic injury disaster loans […]
POSTED: 07/20/12 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
NPAC information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center will be releasing individual ticket sales for three upcoming Community Concerts in the next few days. There is still time to buy the entire series of five shows for $60 but time is running out. On Tuesday, July 24, individual ticket sales begin for “America’s Sweethearts”, The Lennon […]
POSTED: 07/20/12 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent The Lincolnview Local Board of Education met in special session Thursday evening to approve the resignation of teacher Brad Mendenhall. Superintendent Doug Fries said a special meeting was needed so that school administrators could move forward quickly in seeking a replacement for Mendenhall, who resigned after six years at Lincolnview. Mendenhall’s resignation […]
POSTED: 07/20/12 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News