By Hope Wallace This Saturday and Sunday we will be checking in artwork for our 57th Annual June Art Exhibit. From 1-5 p.m. at our current location, at 643 S. Washington Street artwork of all shapes, colors and sizes will be coming through the door. This is one of my favorite times of the year […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 1:33 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club met Thursday, May 9, for competition in prints and slides and to conduct club business. “Wildlife” was the competition theme, and as predicted, a large number of photos were presented for consideration. Joe Schramm swept the print category with a first place picture of an eagle and followed […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 1:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Joe S. Beckman Irrevocable Trust, Nancy J. Beckman Irrevocable Trust to John K. Brand and Juanita K. Plyler, inlot 4160, Van Wert. Mary Lou Morgan to Mary Lou Morgan Declaration of Trust, inlot 278, Delphos. Janeece M. Friesner to Jerry D. Koenig and Laura S. Koenig, portion of section 10, Pleasant Township. Phil J. Fleming […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 1:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man charged with several area break-ins, as well as with probation violation, will be spend 18 months in prison following his sentencing Tuesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Kevin Clay, 28, of Van Wert, was sentenced to nine months in prison, with credit for 130 days already served, on […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Council on Aging news Instead of choosing a senior king and queen, as it has done in years past, the Van Wert County Council on Aging honored 11 “senior stars” this year during its annual Senior Citizens’ Day Banquet held at the Council’s Senior Center on Fox Road. Those selected as first-ever Senior Stars included […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Peony Festival news It’s almost time for the Peony Festival and the Peony Festival Committee has some old favorites and a couple of new ideas to share with the public this year. Join committee members from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9, for some great fun. On Friday, polish up that ride and show […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Economic Development news Van Wert County Economic Development held its 2013 Business Retention & Expansion (BR & E) Kick-off Breakfast at Vantage Career Center on Tuesday. Attendees at the event were representatives of county manufacturers that will be participating in an annual survey of businesses’ current and future conditions and needs. The BR & […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger Scholars (from the left) Ivory Shelton, Alex Smyth and Matthew Sheppard help Van Wert Parks Director Sue Heppeard with a project in Jubilee Park on Tuesday. A group of Niswonger Scholars are in town this week to get acquainted with Niswonger Foundation founders Scott and Nikki Niswonger’s hometown and provide some community service in […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Division IV sectional softball tourney news Crestview ace Terra Crowle pitched a five-hitter and gave up only one run in Tuesday’s Division IV sectional softball championship at Lincolnview, but the Lancers’ Ashley McClure (14-3) went one better, allowing no runs on a three-hit masterpiece that provided the Lancers (16-3) with a 1-0 win over the […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
This past Saturday we put our Niswonger Season to rest with a fun, rollicking and rocking “Music of Queen” concert. I had the unique perspective this time from the stage of seeing the audience enjoy the concert. I wish you could have the perspective I enjoyed. I think it’s what inspires performers to do what they do. Thanks […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: News