DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council got an update on the Main Street Van Wert program during a presentation held prior to the regular Council meeting on Monday evening. “It’s been a very full year,” said Main Street Van Wert Interim Program Manager Adam Ries. “So much has happened … there are so many […]
POSTED: 10/23/12 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The tradition of a community Messiah performance at Christmas time will continue on Sunday, December 9, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. Sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation in cooperation with the First U.M. Church, a performance of Handel’s Messiah has been held bi-annually […]
POSTED: 10/23/12 at 5:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview information School bus drivers are essential elements in helping school districts provide meaningful educational opportunities for kids. In honor of National School Bus Safety Week (October 22-26), Crestview Local Schools would like to show its appreciation for its bus drivers. This is the one time of each year that school administrators and communities and the […]
POSTED: 10/23/12 at 5:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Buckeye Youth information Buckeye Youth will be having its annual Autumn Adventure Sleepover from 8 p.m. Friday, October 26, until 8 a.m. Saturday, October 27. The event will be held in the heated Extension Meeting Room in the Administration Building at the Fairgrounds. The event will feature a hayride, bonfire, games, prizes, costume contest, movies […]
POSTED: 10/23/12 at 5:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Main Street Van Wert information The third annual Harvest Moon Festival in historic downtown Van Wert will be the last weekend of October. This year’s schedule includes activities for everyone in the family. Kicking off the weekend will be the return of the Carved Pumpkin Contest. Those who have pumpkin carving skills should bring their […]
POSTED: 10/22/12 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Elks information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is happy to announce that the Ohio Elks Association 2012-2013 Education Grants are available to any prospective student living within the jurisdiction of a Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge in the State of Ohio. The grants are available to anyone, […]
POSTED: 10/22/12 at 5:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Rodney Mack’s Philadelphia Big Brass Band entertained at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Saturday evening. The band’s repertoire included a wide-ranging variety of music, from Jazz to Pop. Mack (above) solos with a portion of his band, while the entire band plays below. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 10/22/12 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Male and female, 7 years old; gray, longhaired tiger; front declawed, fixed. Male and female, 8 years old, 4 years old; white with yellow, black; fixed. Kittens A 3-month-old female tabby; gray and white. An 8-week-old male yellow tiger. A […]
POSTED: 10/22/12 at 5:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Shown are a few of the items that can be won at the sixth annual Battle of the Bags in Wren. The Cornhole tournament will be held Saturday, November 3, in downtown Wren. Bags will fly at 1 p.m. rain, shine, or snow. Call Karen at 419.495.2623 to enter a team. Cash prizes also awarded. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 10/22/12 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police October 20, 2:45 a.m. – James K. Sylvia, 46, of 308 W. Maple Ave., Apt. 2W, was charged with domestic violence for an incident that occurred at his residence. October 21, 10:57 a.m. – Two “Obama for President” yard signs were reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of South […]
POSTED: 10/22/12 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement