By Hope Wallace So how do pretty pictures help with education? Seems silly doesn’t it? How can a drawing of a tree benefit a child’s academic performance? The controversy about the importance of arts education has been raging for quite awhile now, and many point to the onset of standardized testing in schools as […]
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 1:44 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police July 21, 9:14 a.m. — Julie Gengler, 42, of Delphos, was arrested on an active warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court. She was also cited for a traffic citation as a result of a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Elida Avenue.
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Unemployment rates rose, at least slightly in all 88 Ohio counties, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. In Van Wert County, the jobless rate increase was slight, from 6.6 percent in May to 6.9 percent for June, according to the ODJFS. Labor force estimates […]
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross news The American Red Cross and the governing board of the Van Wert County Red Cross are pleased to announce the appointment of Van Wert resident Sandra Lane as the Van Wert County Red Cross Community Chapter executive. Lane began her leadership duties on Monday. Lane has been a Red Cross volunteer […]
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Off Stage Productions news Off Stage Productions announces open auditions for its upcoming ghostly farce production, Honeymoon at Gravesite Manor. Written by Pat Cook, this family friendly mystery-comedy will be directed by Amber Evans. Open auditions are set for Sunday, August 4, and Tuesday, August 6, at 7 p.m., at the Van Wert Senior Center, […]
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.54 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.68 […]
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wren village news The Village of Wren recently received a grant of $1,500 from The Van Wert County Foundation to purchase welcome signs to be placed at the village limits. Village officials stated their thanks for the generous donation.
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview softball news This past spring season saw Coach Owen Pugh complete his 24th year as varsity softball coach and retire as head coach at the conclusion of the season. Coach Pugh started the Crestview softball program in 1985 and completes his illustrious career with an overall record of 407 wins and 148 losses (he […]
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, sponsors a Pony League team each year through the local Parks and Recreation Department. Again this year, the lodge hosted a hamburger and hot dog cookout, along with ice cream sundaes, at the lodge for the members of the team and their coaches. Pictured are […]
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 5:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
If the accompanying picture doesn’t answer the question of who will be in Fountain Park this Friday, then maybe the following songs will help: “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” “Annie’s Song,” “Calypso,” “Rocky Mountain High,” and about another 50 or so songs that topped the billboards for nearly three decades! We […]
POSTED: 07/24/13 at 5:41 am. FILED UNDER: News