The 2012-2013 season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio ended in dramatic fashion as four talented soloists, backed by a rock band and the Lima Symphony Orchestra, performed the hits of Freddie Mercury and Queen during “The Music of Queen: A Rock and Symphonic Spectacular” show on Saturday. Here, two of the […]
POSTED: 05/13/13 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Area Chamber of Commerce news Free and open to the public, the Van Wert Area Business Expo and Taste of Van Wert County will take place Thursday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m., at Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, directly off of Van Wert-Decatur Road. Browse business exhibits from Van Wert and surrounding areas while […]
POSTED: 05/13/13 at 6:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Area Boychoir news The Van Wert Area Boychoir will hold its annual spring concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, corner of Washington and Sycamore streets. The concert is free and open to the public. The Boychoir, founded in 2004, is comprised of members from Vann Wert, Crestview, […]
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Van Wert softball news LIMA — The Van Wert Lady Cougars came out swinging and capitalized on errors to rack up 10 runs in the first inning against the Elida Lady Bulldogs in the first game of the Division II sectional tournament held at Lima Bath Saturday morning. The Cougars sent 13 batters to the […]
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Lincolnview baseball news CONVOY — The Lincolnview baseball team eked out a 5-4 victory at the Division IV baseball sectional tournament held at Crestview High School on Saturday. The Lancers were led offensively by Kyle Williams, who had two singles and drove in two RBI in the game. Matt Oechsle had one singled and one […]
POSTED: 05/13/13 at 5:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police May 11, 10:21 a.m. — Officers were called to Delphos Storage Units in the 500 block of Gressel Drive in reference to a report that several storage units had been forcibly broken into and items removed.
POSTED: 05/13/13 at 5:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Ohio Dept. of Public Safety news COLUMBUS — Together with state leaders, traffic safety partners, law enforcement, motorcycle advocates and enthusiasts, the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) kicked off its Ride SMART motorcycle safety campaign late last week, which is aimed at reducing motorcycle deaths and injuries. Motorcycle Ohio (MO), part of ODPS’ Office […]
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Blue Ribbon Workers news OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Blue Ribbon Workers 4-H club held a meeting on Sunday, May 5. After the meeting was brought to order, the club discussed several topics including taking a vote on if they would be interested in donating their time and some flowers to helping arrange a flower pot that belongs […]
POSTED: 05/13/13 at 5:17 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert softball news The Van Wert Cougar softball team played a tight defense and rallied in the sixth to beat the Kenton Wildcats 3-1 in a Western Buckeye League contest Thursday night at Jubilee Park. Four seniors were recognized by Coaches Mike and Karen McClure prior to the game. Seniors include Brittany Bigham, first […]
POSTED: 05/11/13 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert track and field news The Van Wert Cougar boys’ and girls’ track and field teams hosted Ottawa-Glandorf and Kenton in a Western Buckeye League tri-meet on Thursday. The Titans were first in both the boys’ and girls’ meets, while the Cougars were second in both meets. Ottawa-Glandorf boys compiled 98 points, versus 63 […]
POSTED: 05/11/13 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports