Buckeye Youth information The Buckeye Youth Summer Camp will be held at YMCA’s Camp Clay Friday, August 3, and Saturday, August 4. Camp will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday at Camp Clay, located at 9196 Liberty Union Road west of Van Wert. The camp is open to all boys and girls ages 5-12 years […]
POSTED: 07/26/12 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Rex Dolby As mentioned in last week’s column, the deadline to enter pictures for the Van Wert County Fair’s photography exhibit is Noon, Wednesday, August 1. This report will detail what needs to be completed by that date. If you have access to a computer, search www.vanwertcountyfair.com and on the left column click Premium Book. […]
POSTED: 07/25/12 at 1:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace We’d like to congratulate our fellow arts organization and facility the Niswonger Performing Arts Center for bringing Van Wert outstanding performances for the past 5 years! They are celebrating their fifth anniversary and we are inspired by their continued work in supporting the cultural movement in this community. The next round of late […]
POSTED: 07/25/12 at 1:36 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Ty Courtney and Ty M. Courtney to Tammy Courtney, portion of section 2, Liberty Township. Marilyn Lautzenheiser, Jerry Lautzenheiser, Becky White, David White, Rickie Gamble, Jon Gamble, Rosanna Pond, Kevin Suman and Rebecca Suman to Tammy L. Courtney, portion of inlot 23, Willshire. Bank of New York Mellon, Equity One ABS Inc. and Ocwen Loan […]
POSTED: 07/25/12 at 1:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Police July 22, 2:50 p.m. — An employee of the Tractor Supply Center, 1122 S. Shannon St., reported an incident of attempted fraud at the store. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 07/25/12 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The June meeting of the Lincolnview Local Board of Education was one where emotions dominated as the board accepted the resignation of longtime Superintendent Doug Fries. Fries announced he was resigning to take the superintendent’s position in the Greeneville City School District. Fries’ resignation is effective August 3, but the board also […]
POSTED: 07/25/12 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/ODJFS information Van Wert County followed a statewide trend, as unemployment rose slightly in the county during the month of June. The county showed an increase of three-tenths of a percent from May to June, from a May rate adjusted from 6.9 to 7.0 percent to June’s 7.2 percent. According to figures provided […]
POSTED: 07/25/12 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Juli Hamilton (above) officially cut the ribbon on the unique farmer’s market operation she operates on her three-generation family farm located northeast of Van Wert on U.S. 224. Hamilton’s business, called Something from the Garden, features a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as cut flowers (special orders also filled) and other staples, […]
POSTED: 07/25/12 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Dons 10 & under team (above) recently won the “Best of the Northwest” tournament in Spencerville. Five Dons teams will compete in tournaments in Ohio and Indiana this summer. Visit vwyb.com to learn more. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 07/25/12 at 5:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The YMCA of Van Wert County will be hosting a Wiffleball home run derby on Friday, August 3, in conjunction with the RibFest. Registration is going on now and forms are available at the Y or Convention and Visitor’s Bureau office. Event day registration will also be available and will begin at the Van Wert […]