Community members at the emergency preparedness “Bug Out” weekend at Camp Clay stop and pose with County EMA Director Rick McCoy following his presentation, which included a suggestion that each family have a 10-day supply of food and other items in case of emergency. Those who missed the spring “Bug Out” even can join YMCA […]
POSTED: 05/01/13 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent OHIO CITY — An alleged “drug house” in the village of Ohio City was busted on Tuesday morning by area law enforcement officers. Members of the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, along with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, served a search warrant at the residence, located at 208 W. […]
POSTED: 05/01/13 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC news The Niswonger Performing Arts Center presents Thomas Pandolfi on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. The concert marks the final performance of the Community Concert Series for the 2012-2013 season. An American pianist, Pandolfi is an exciting virtuoso who is becoming more and more sought after by audiences, and has also been […]
POSTED: 05/01/13 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office news Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach announced that his office recently participated in the federal Drug Enforcement Agency’s national “Drug Take Back Initiative – the sixth time the county law enforcement agency has participated in the program. A total of 80 pounds of prescription drugs were turned into the […]
POSTED: 05/01/13 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert boys’ and girls’ track and field teams both won championship titles during Tuesday’s county track and field championships held at Van Wert High School. The Cougar boys had 78 points, to 56 points for Crestview and 41 for Lincolnview, while the Van Wert girls’ team had 98 points, […]
POSTED: 05/01/13 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview baseball news CONVOY — The Crestview baseball team eked out a 3-0 victory over the Lincolnview Lancers during a Northwest Conference game played Tuesday at Crestview. Although losing pitcher Eli Farmer (3-2) had a good day on the mound, the lack of offensive production doomed the Lancers, said Lincolnview Coach Kevin Longstreth. “We had […]
POSTED: 05/01/13 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview girls’ basketball news CONVOY — Crestview will be holding the 23rd annual Lady Knights’ Basketball Camp June 24-26 in the Crestview High School gymnasium. This camp is for girls entering grades 4-8 in the 2013-14 school year. The cost is $40 for the camp, which will be conducted by the Crestview Lady Knight coaching staff, […]
POSTED: 05/01/13 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Are you looking for a classy, laid back, musical concert to enjoy? Do life’s activities prevent you from enjoying the really good things of life? If so, I believe Community Concerts at the Niswonger is the answer. The perfect example is this Sunday when pianist Thomas Pandolfi takes the stage at 3 p.m. This Julliard […]
POSTED: 05/01/13 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: News