Van Wert Police August 14, 2:54 p.m. — Robert E. Ainsworth, 16, of 110 N. Lynn St., was charged with domestic violence as a result of an incident at his residence. August 13, 5:23 p.m. — Roger L. Conley, 37, of Delphos, was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), driving under a license […]
POSTED: 08/15/12 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Now that The Van Wert County Foundation has an agreement to purchase the former Van Wert Armory building, it appears that Wassenberg Art Center needs to prepare for a new home. It’s a move that both Wassenberg Executive Director Hope Wallace and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees have been contemplating for some […]
POSTED: 08/15/12 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA information The YMCA of Van Wert County will be holding its Fall 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 15, at YMCA Camp Clay, 9196 Liberty Union Road, Van Wert. The run/walk will begin its 3.1-mile loop at 8:30 a.m. Cash prizes for overall male and female winners. “We are excited to be able to offer […]
POSTED: 08/15/12 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
A new downtown business, Open Minded, which features tattoos and piercings, as well as other items, had its grand opening over the weekend at its location on 111 W. Main St. (formerly Mum’s Cafe). The business, which is owned by Bradley Hamman and Bethany Nolin, plans to be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., seven days […]
POSTED: 08/15/12 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview information CONVOY — The faculty and staff of Crestview are excited to welcome back students for the 2012-13 school year. The first day of school for students will be Wednesday, September 5, with the day beginning at 8 a.m. Students in grades 8 through 12 may begin picking up schedules on Monday, August 27, […]
POSTED: 08/15/12 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Before moving on to the fall, let me first say how much I appreciate everyone’s attendance and support of the Fountain Park Summer Music Series. Every year it seems to come and go more quickly than the previous year. For a summer of record drought conditions, we sure battled our weather concerns on Friday nights! […]
POSTED: 08/15/12 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
BRYAN — Orchard Hills Country Club and the Bryan Golden Bears took advantage of the Cougars on Tuesday as both the varsity and junior varsity golf teams competed in a dual match Tuesday morning. Bryan turned in a score of 327 in the 18-hole match and their No. 1 golfer, Luke Shaffer, fired a 76. […]
POSTED: 08/15/12 at 4:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CELINA — The Lady Lancer golf team traveled to Celina’s Fox’s Den Golf Course to take part in the Bulldogs Lady Invitational. The 16-team tournament included many of the area’s top teams. Taking top honors were the foursome of Findlay High School as they shot a team score of 353. The Trojans top player, Tweed, […]
POSTED: 08/15/12 at 4:24 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Roger Leroy Schaffer, 70, of Ohio City, died at 6:25 a.m. Monday, August 13, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born October 19, 1941, in Van Wert, the son of the late Robert and Edna (Leiter) Schaffer. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 16, at Brickner […]
POSTED: 08/14/12 at 5:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor What appeared to be unlikely on Thursday had become reality by Monday as The Van Wert County Foundation worked out an agreement to purchase the former Van Wert Armory building. The site is planned as the future location of Wassenberg Art Center. With most Van Wert City Council members apparently opposed to […]
POSTED: 08/14/12 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News