Van Wert independent sports The Lincolnview Lady Lancers got a small lead and built on it to beat Fort Jennings 58-42 in a non-conference game played Tuesday at home. Lincolnview had a 14-10 lead at the end of a quarter and increased that by a point to lead by five, 25-20, at the half. The […]
POSTED: 02/13/13 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer If you’re looking for Mike Pettijohn, check Cloud 9. He’s been living there for about a month now. According to his mother, Alice, he just might stay there awhile. “He’s definitely been on Cloud 9, and I don’t think he’s coming down anytime soon,” she said with a laugh. “Petty,” arguably […]
POSTED: 02/13/13 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC news The Niswonger Performing Arts Center presents the season finale, The Music Of Queen – A Rock & Symphonic Spectacular. This diverse event Is quite simply the greatest ever concert of Queen’s music. No other show combines a world-class rock band, (comprising some of the United Kingdom’s finest musicians — four incredible singers, […]
POSTED: 02/13/13 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Big Brothers Big Sisters news Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting its 23rd annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake on Friday, April 12, at 5:300pm and 8 p.m. at Olympic Lanes in Van Wert. To participate in this great event register your team of 4-6 friends, family members, and/or co-workers with Big Brothers Big Sister. We […]
POSTED: 02/13/13 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Van Wert Knights of Columbus will begin its annual Fish Fry this Friday, February 15, which will run every Friday until March 22. The fish fry is at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 425 Woodland Ave. in Van Wert, and runs from 5-7 p.m. The menu will include “all you can eat” […]
POSTED: 02/13/13 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer and his administration have come up with, while not exactly a plan, at least with financial projections they feel are realistic for the next three years. During a Finance Committee meeting scheduled specifically to discuss a city financial plan, the mayor provided details on what he believes […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/Van Wert independent Van Wert City Council approved legislation, including a resolution needed to begin the bid process for reconstructing a portion of West Main Street this year, while also hearing a report from Mayor Don Farmer and Councilman At-Large Stan Agler on a state legislative meeting they and other City Council members attended […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Agriculture Dept. news REYNOLDSBURG — Areas across Ohio are slated to receive gypsy moth aerial treatments by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in early spring to slow the spread of the destructive insect. Department staff members will host several open houses in treatment areas that will offer attendees the opportunity to speak directly with […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview Local School District news Lincolnview Local Schools, in correlation with Ohio Revised Code 3313.64 or 3313.65, will again permit students from adjacent school districts to apply and enroll in the district’s schools through “Open Enrollment” for the 2013-2014 school year. Applications will be accepted, beginning April 1, on a first-come, first-served basis, according to […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert YWCA news The Van Wert YWCA Spring Travel Preview is scheduled for Sunday, February 24, at 3 p.m., and will feature information about all the trips being planned for 2013. Several of the very popular mystery trips will be available this year, plus exciting destinations that include New York City, Alaska, Nashville, Tenn., and […]
POSTED: 02/12/13 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News