By Hope Wallace Recently, I read a list of 10 things the arts teach children (as well as the kid in all of us). This list by Elliot Eisner, professor emeritus of Art and Education at the Stanford University School of Education, reminded me to again stress how important the arts are in everyday life. […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 1:10 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Nolan Family Living Trust to Jennacres LLC, portion of section 5, Jennings Township, portion of sections 5, 13, York Township. Estate of Laura D. Riggenbach to Stanley Riggenbach and Mark R. Riggenbach, inlot 272, portion of inlot 273, inlot 271, Van Wert, lot 196-15, Van Wert subdivision. Estate of Lawrence L. Harris to Delores A. […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert golf information LIMA — The Van Wert Cougars took a liking to Hawthorne Hills Golf Club, much to the chagrin of host Lima Bath. Medalist Tyler Turnwald shot a one-under-par 35 to lead the way, followed closely by teammates Jacob Brake and Brandon Hernandez, who shot an even-par 36 and one-over-par 37. The […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert girls’ tennis information The Van Wert girls’ tennis team got a big 4-1 win over Lima Bath in Western Buckeye League action on Tuesday. No. 1 singles player Katie Etter lost to the best player in the WBL, Bath’s Emily Reure, but the Cougars’ No. 2 and 3 singles players, Paige Dunlap and […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police September 4, 11:10 a.m. — Kyle J. Goodwin, 23, of 430 Boyd Ave., was arrested on a charge of domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor, as a result of an incident that occurred at his residence. September 3, 7:40 p.m. — Cheri A. Uhlenhake, 44, of 621 Center St., was cited for operating […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor After three years where prices languished because of the economic downturn, Junior Fair livestock prices have set records the past two years, according to figures released following Tuesday’s auction held at the Farm Focus Arena. Following 2011’s record-setting auction, a large number of area businesses and individuals again showed their support of […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
NPAC information The Osmond family has spent more than 50 years working together entertaining audiences all over the world. The Osmonds (Merrill, Jay and Jimmy) are no strangers to show business and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio is excited to have them here for their holiday show on Thursday, December 13, at […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Three drug-related cases were heard in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday, with a Van Wert man being sentenced to prison on drug trafficking charges. Kasey Schisler, 24, was sentenced to nine months in prison, with credit for 50 days already served, after being guilty of complicity to trafficking in […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Have you ever waited to see a doctor? We at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center have been waiting to see Dr. Ronan Tynan for some time. He will be our guest speaker and artist for our Gala V celebration on September 14-15. Not only is this man an orthopedic doctor, but he is a world-class […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol information PAULDING COUNTY — The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred at 6:40 Friday evening on County Road 171, south of the Ohio 637 intersection in northeast Paulding County. A 1999 Pontiac Bonneville driven by Chasity S. Cunningham of Toledo was traveling […]
POSTED: 09/05/12 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: News