CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Don Wilson is looking forward to a lot of things in his retirement. One of those things might be a simple, uninterrupted meal with his wife, Madge. “I can’t even begin to count the number of meals we’ve had interrupted, or things getting rescheduled at the last minute,” Wilson said. “I […]
POSTED: 06/04/13 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Brumback Library news The Brumback Library has announced that its annual Summer Reading Program will be held from Monday, June 10, through Wednesday, July 31. This year’s theme, “Dig Into Reading,” will focus on reading, library resources, and services as a pathway to fun, adventure, exploration, discovery and self-expression. A myriad of events at the […]
POSTED: 06/04/13 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Habitat for Humanity news Ground has been broken at 320 Thorn St. in Van Wert for Habitat for Humanity’s newest house project. This year’s home recipients include Crystal Robinson and Fred Smith, along with their children: Caleb, Jasmin, Alex, and Aurora. Habitat is now looking for volunteers to help with construction of this family’s new […]
POSTED: 06/04/13 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted MENDON — The Mendon Lions Club has announced its upcoming Mendon Firecracker Festival, to be held Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, at the former school in Mendon. There will be the usual fare, to include concessions, carnival games, ball games, Aunt Linda’s barnyard animals, plus MICHINDOH truck and tractor pulls (paid event). Taylor […]
POSTED: 06/04/13 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Five local insurance agents recently sponsored Main Street Van Wert Program Manager Adam Ries’ attendance at the National Main Street Conference in New Orleans. The three-day conference, hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, centered on fostering a cultural economy as part of an overall downtown revitalization program, and came at a perfect time […]
POSTED: 06/04/13 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Fair Board news The Van Wert County Agricultural Society’s Board of Directors (Fair Board) will be holding a public meeting on Monday, June 10, from 7-9 p.m. The directors and fair manager will be available to answer questions from members of the Society and the general public on all matters related to […]
POSTED: 06/04/13 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol news The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be conducting a Community Shield training at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the post, 10234 Van Wert-Decatur Road. The Community Shield program was launched in July 2012 and is a training program designed specifically for the general public […]
POSTED: 06/04/13 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School sports news The 14th annual Van Wert County Hospital All Star Football Game hosted by the Van Wert Booster Club will be held Friday, June 14, at Eggerss Stadium in Van Wert. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m., with player introductions taking place at 7:20 that evening. The game will […]
POSTED: 06/04/13 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police June 2, 2:53 a.m. — Miguel Valle Jr., 19, of 326 Webster Ave., was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) as a result of a traffic stop near the intersection of Washington Street and Maple Avenue. June 2, 1:01 a.m. — Lance W. Miller, 19, of Payne, was cited for […]
POSTED: 06/04/13 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Ryan Lee Schisler-Caywood, 28, of Ohio City, died Friday morning, May 31, 2013. He was born August 6, 1984, in Van Wert, the son of Wendy (Schisler) Ross, who survives in Ohio City, and Gary Caywood, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include his stepfather, Frank Ross of Ohio City; two children, Noah Lee Schisler […]
POSTED: 06/03/13 at 4:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries