Van Wert independent The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners heard about some possible grant programs that could be beneficial to areas of the county, especially downtown Van Wert and unsewered areas in the Overholt Addition and along Richey Road in the county. Rick Weaver of Poggemeyer Design Group held a preliminary discussion with the […]
POSTED: 06/07/13 at 5:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol news Ever been tailgated by an impatient, inattentive or aggressive driver? Motorists failing to maintain an assured clear distance (ACDA) or following too closely was the primary factor in 65,580 crashes in 2012. Of these crashes, 58 people were killed and 18,552 were injured. That is why the Ohio State Highway […]
POSTED: 06/07/13 at 5:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VWHS girls’ basketball news Van Wert girls’ basketball program will be holding its annual Lady Cougar Youth Camp June 24-27 at the Van Wert High School complex. Sessions will run from 1-4 p.m. each day. Van Wert coaches will provide instruction, with Lady Cougar players also assisting. The Lady Cougar Youth Camp is for girls […]
POSTED: 06/07/13 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert High School boys’ tennis team recently had its annual awards banquet. Award winners and Western Buckeye League honorees shown with Coach Mitch Price (left) and Assistant Coach Kathy Mansfield (right) are (from the left) Erik Yeung, Luke Stevens, Jon Lisa and Alex Bair. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 06/07/13 at 5:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Elks news Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, invites all kids ages 8 and up to come to YMCA Camp Clay on Tuesday, June 18, from noon-4 p.m. for “Elks Day at Camp Clay.” This special event for children is free; there will be no entry fee to enjoy […]
POSTED: 06/07/13 at 5:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert city information The following street closings will be in effect for Friday, June 7, through Saturday, June 8, due to the Peony Festival and ArtRageous on Main events, as well as the Phil Dirt & the Dozers concert this evening. After 6 a.m. today, the 100 block of South Jefferson Street will be […]
POSTED: 06/07/13 at 5:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police June 5, 5:49 p.m. — Mitchell J. Folk, 16, a resident of The Marsh Foundation, was cited for criminal damaging after he allegedly damaged property at Vance Hall at the Marsh. June 3, 5:45 p.m. — Emily K. Myers, 25, of 339 N. Jefferson St., Apt. 2, was charged with disorderly conduct […]
POSTED: 06/07/13 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Kelly Sue Wendel, 47, of Celina, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at her home. She was born March 17, 1966, in Troy, the daughter of the late Bill and Virginia (Sutton) Wright. In August 1988, she married Larry Kremer, who preceded her in death in April 1999. On September 27, 2008, she […]
POSTED: 06/06/13 at 9:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
For Crestview baseball fans, the Knights state tournament game times have changed. Crestview’s state semifinal game will now start at 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, with the state finals game to be played at noon on Sunday, if the Knights win their semifinal contest.
POSTED: 06/06/13 at 1:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s time again for the Van Wert Peony Festival, one of the county’s premier annual events. This year, the 38th edition of the festival, promises to provide some favorite activities, as well as new events, for area residents to enjoy. As it has for the past few years, the festival is coupled […]
POSTED: 06/06/13 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News