Multitalented performer Vicki Lawrence brought her unique brand of entertainment to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Friday as she entertained two audiences, one at 2 p.m. and the other at 7:30 that evening with her show, “Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show.” (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 04/06/13 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price news CHICAGO — Consumers in the U.S. saw gasoline prices steam to a record average price in February, but the motor fuel market cooled considerably in March. Contrary to public perception, average first quarter 2013 gas prices averaged below 2012 numbers, GasBuddy has reported. In fact, Americans paid about 30 cents a gallon […]
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Jane Strunkenburg, Pink Angel Relay for Life team member, receives a $500 check from Ken Schutz, commander of American Legion Post 178 in Van Wert. The Pink Angels are sponsoring a Relay For Life Benefit Concert from 5-8 p.m. Saturday April 13, at the S.F. Goedde Building. The concert will feature Brent A. Cooper and […]
POSTED: 04/06/13 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer MIDDLE POINT — Alcoholism. Heroin addiction. Prescription pain killer abuse. Mental illness. Big city problems? Think again. It happens everywhere, and it happens in Van Wert County, Ohio. Quickly and quietly, Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital, located on Lincoln Highway near Middle Point, has become a leading provider of care for those hoping […]
POSTED: 04/05/13 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ridgeview Hospital Director of Admissions Luke Mohr and Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer cut the ribbon to officially open the hospital, which provides mental health and substance abuse services to adults (see story above). (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Career Center held its 36th annual All Boards Dinner in the school commons area and, in a change from past years, let three of its top students speak of their experiences at the local vocational school. Matt Burgei, son of Gary and Karen Burgei of Ottoville and a senior in Vantage’s […]
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LifeLinks Community School staff, board members and special guests eat lunch on Thursday as part of an open house held at the school, located in the S.F. Goedde Building. City and county officials and court and law enforcement representatives were among those who talked to staff members and toured the facility during the open house. […]
POSTED: 04/05/13 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Peony Festival Pageant news Judges and the master of ceremonies have been announced for the 2013 Peony Festival Pageant being held this evening at the Marsh Foundation Auditorium, starting at 7:30 p.m. Judges include Diana Varno, Lesa Wende, Randy Clark, and Rick Turner, while Ed Gebert will be the pageant emcee. Varno is the owner […]
POSTED: 04/05/13 at 5:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Service Club news The Van Wert Service Club announces that its annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast fundraising event will be held Saturday, May 4, in the Van Wert High School commons. The event will run from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast is the first of two fundraising […]
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VW Area Community Concert Band news On Monday, April 15, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will begin rehearsals for the upcoming concert season. New this year, rehearsals are held each Monday in the new Van Wert High School band room, located off Ohio 118, from 7:30-9 p.m. The band is open to all […]
POSTED: 04/05/13 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: News