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Monday, Apr. 20, 2026

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

Information submitted BOWLING GREEN – The office of U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a constituent casework on-site to assist constituents with any federal agency issues. The on-site is scheduled on Tuesday, July 24, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Delphos City Hall, 608 N. Canal St. in Delphos. As a part of […]

POSTED: 07/20/12 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: News

V. Kathleen “Katie” Scott Kaduk passed from this life on Saturday, July 14, 2012, surrounded by her loving daughters. Born on December 9, 1921, she was the granddaughter of John T. Scott, who founded the village of Scott in 1885. Kathleen was a graduate of Van Wert High School’s Class of 1939 and retired from […]

POSTED: 07/19/12 at 1:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries