Community Health Professionals’ Hospice held its annual Rays of Hope Camp June 18-20 at the YMCA’s Camp Clay and LifeHouse Church. Rocky Top provided refreshment for campers and staff again this year. Crew members (from the left) Reed Wermer, Melissa Bono, Elijah Wortman, Bailey Bergman, Britney Foster, Kelsey Dotson, Katie Trittschuh, and Morgan Magowan came […]
POSTED: 06/26/13 at 5:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Cash Mob news Just a reminder that the June “Van Wert Cash Mob” is set to meet this Thursday, June 27, between 5 and 5:15 p.m., in the parking lot of the corner of Washington Street and Central Avenue. Everyone in the community is invited to gather until the business name is announced at […]
POSTED: 06/26/13 at 5:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Anna E. Buettner, 87, of Van Wert, died at 2:03 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013. She was born March 23, 1926, in Van Wert, the son of the late William Henry and Ernestine “Tena” (BeVard) Wilkin. On January 19, 1946, she married Donald J. Buettner, who preceded her in death on July 10, 2003. Survivors […]
POSTED: 06/26/13 at 5:14 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VWHS volleyball news The Van Wert High School volleyball program will be holding its annual Cougar Middle School Volleyball Camp July 22-25 at Van Wert High School. Sessions will run from 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The camp is open to any girls from the area entering grades 5-8 this coming fall. Van Wert coaches will […]
POSTED: 06/26/13 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Today’s the day! We are expecting today to be a big day at the Niswonger as we open Select Series sales beginning at noon. This season seems to have a lot of people talking. With headliners like Trace Adkins, Kellie Pickler, Michael W. Smith, Tony Orlando, “Jungle Jack” Hanna, two big Broadway shows, and so much […]
POSTED: 06/26/13 at 5:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police June 23, 6:19 p.m. — Justin E. Reiley, 31, of 132 Briarwood Court, was arrested at his residence on a felony warrant issued in Adams County, Ind. Amber L. Carter, 30, also of that address, was charged with obstructing official business in connection with the serving of the warrant. Delphos Police No […]
POSTED: 06/25/13 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was an informative night for Van Wert City Council, as members heard presentations on the United Nations’ Agenda 21, as well as an update on the city’s siren system from Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy. Council also adopted legislation to place the aquatics center issue on the November […]
POSTED: 06/25/13 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC news The 2013-14 season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center has already proven to be in demand. With popular names that include Trace Adkins, Kellie Pickler, Dave Koz, Michael W. Smith and Broadway’s West Side Story, just to name a few, selling out events is certain to be a reality. The Niswonger Performing […]
POSTED: 06/25/13 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Historical Society news Spend this Fourth of July holiday at home. This year’s Holiday at Home festival has events and activities for the whole family, including a number hosted by the Van Wert Historical Society. The day begins with the 20th annual Isaac Van Wart Firecracker Bike Tour. The departure and finishing point is Jubilee […]
POSTED: 06/25/13 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert firefighters work on a vehicle that crashed into the former Pitt Stop restaurant early Saturday morning. The crash did serious damage to the former restaurant building, as well as damaging a utility pole and some signs. According to Mark Klausing, who takes care of the property, insurance adjusters and contractors will be at […]
POSTED: 06/25/13 at 5:59 am. FILED UNDER: News