VW County 4-H news A table-setting contest will be held August 17 during the Black Inc. and livestock judging. The contest is open to all 4-H members ages 8-18. Members do not need to be enrolled in a specific project to participate. Two age groups will be judged: Junior (8-11), Intermediate (12-14), and Senior (15-18). Members […]
POSTED: 07/23/13 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
They might have burned a little oil, but these two antique Lambert automobiles made it under their own power while driven by descendants of auto pioneer John Lambert during Sunday’s 45th edition of the annual Lambert Days Parade held in Ohio City. The parade highlighted the 2013 Lambert Days festival, which got a little wet […]
POSTED: 07/22/13 at 5:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WREN — The 2013 Wren Junior Wiffleball Tournament will be held Thursday and Friday, August 15-16, in Wren. There will be two age divisions — 12 and under and 15 and under, with a maximum of eight teams in each division and eight players on the field for any one team. Fee to […]
POSTED: 07/22/13 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW County Junior Fair news The Outstanding Livestocker Award recognizes young people in 4-H and FFA who have excelled in animal sciences while exhibiting at the Van Wert County Junior Fair. The award includes all species of animals (including horses) shown at the Junior Fair. Outstanding livestockers should have the following traits: Be good members in […]
POSTED: 07/22/13 at 5:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wren Homecoming news WREN — The 10th annual Wren Rib Roast Cook-off will be held on Saturday, August 17, during the Homecoming festivities. Contestants will need to provide any equipment necessary. All types of spices, marinades, and “secret recipes” are encouraged. All types of cookers and any fuel sources will be accepted. Cooking will take […]
POSTED: 07/22/13 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Calvary Preschool news Pastor Dale Bolenbaugh of Calvary Evangelical Church visited Calvary Preschool at the end of May. Pastor Bolenbaugh introduced the boys and girls to drums. He told the students about the cymbals and different sounds one gets with each. The drums also have a different tune but the favorite was the cowbells and, […]
POSTED: 07/22/13 at 5:11 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Jean Arlene Klausing of Van Wert died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born February 19, 1925, in Paulding, the daughter of the late Charles and Goldie (Vincent) Bennett. On April 5, 1969, she married Clarence J. Klausing, who preceded her in death. She […]
POSTED: 07/22/13 at 12:17 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Delphos Police Dept. news DELPHOS – A Delphos man wanted in connection with a “home invasion” robbery in that city was arrested by a Lima police officer during a routine traffic stop in Lima. Andrew J. Miller, 27, whose last known address was in Fort Jennings, was arrested at approximately 8 a.m. Saturday on an […]
POSTED: 07/20/13 at 3:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Fair news The Van Wert County Fair will be offering fairgoers an improved selection of free entertainment this year, which is supported by a grant from The Van Wert County Foundation, sponsorships and an annual fundraising auction. This year’s auction will be held Saturday, July 27, starting at 10 a.m., at the […]
POSTED: 07/20/13 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
The tribute group Minute by Minute entertained a nice crowd in Fountain Park on Friday evening with a selection of hits from the Doobie Brothers and lead singer Michael McDonald. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/20/13 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News