Under the guise of great fun, education took place in the field next to the St. Mary of the Assumption School. As the last major science block for the sixth grade students of Mr. Hesseling, the class took on Physics, Rocketry, Aerodynamics, and Safety. Students were to build projectiles using two-liter soft drink bottles, tape, […]
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 1:53 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News
By Addison Mueller The Venedocia Lads & Lassies held their last meeting on May 13 at 7 o’clock at the Venedocia Lions club. Pledges were led by Whitney Whelker. Role Call taken by Madison Pugh. There were 18 members, two advisors, and two parents present. Upcoming events include: June 5 and 8 — hog tagging at […]
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 1:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
By Hope Wallace The reception for the 57th Annual Wassenberg June Art Exhibit is this Saturday at 7 p.m. Please note the evening start time, which is necessary to accommodate Peony Festival activities. Barbecue from Collins Fine Foods will be served along with other homemade side dishes from Wassenberg Art Center board members Nancy Jayne […]
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 1:21 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Habitat for Humanity to Aimee N. Spencer, portion of inlots 1112, 1113, Van Wert. Patricia Gibson and Patricia Davis by sheriff to Dasher Rentals LLC, portion of inlots 2694, 2695, Van Wert. Mary Alice Boroff to Leslie M. Vogt, portion of section 28, Pleasant Township. Janet D. Becker and Mary C. McCammon to Jay B. […]
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 12:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Crestview Local Board of Education held a work session Tuesday to discuss something school boards don’t often have the luxury of doing: decreasing district residents’ tax burden. With additional revenues coming to the district from wind farms and a power plant located in the district, board and Crestview administrators began a […]
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Economic development was a focus for the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday at they visited a couple of local companies and also heard an update from Van Wert Economic Development Director Cindy Leis on the megasite and planned Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program visits. Leis talked about work […]
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
L.A. SHIVELY for the Van Wert independent JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Army Command Sergeant Major Donald Freeman was awarded the Legion of Merit during a May 23 ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The award for exceptionally meritorious service was presented to Freeman as the 502nd Mission Support Group command […]
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School news Van Wert High School Principal Bill Clifton has released the following information on Sunday’s graduation ceremonies. Graduation will be held in the high school gymnasium at 2 p.m. this Sunday, June 9, with doors to open at 1 that afternoon. Parking is available in both the west parking lots (high […]
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Another winter has passed and Fountain Park is green, clean and ready for another summer of concerts and fun. The City Parks & Recreation Department has been busily preparing the grounds for this Friday’s Phil Dirt & the Dozers concert. This summer, you will notice a few changes in the park. Some of the trees […]
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 5:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police June 2, 8:46 p.m. — Nadine Clarkson, 19, of Delphos, was charged with domestic violence for an incident that occurred in the 600 block of North Main Street.
POSTED: 06/05/13 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement