With the summer season of music wrapped up for me and the Van Wert County Foundation, you would think it is time to relax, kick back on the porch and enjoy a cold glass of lemonade. People often ask me if this is a good time off before concerts start at the Niswonger Performing Arts […]
POSTED: 08/21/13 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
By Rex Dolby If you are entering your photographs in the 2013 Van Wert County Fair and entry tags for the photography exhibit have not been picked up yet, they need to be claimed between the hours of 9-5 weekdays or on Saturday from 9-12 this week at the Van Wert County Fair Board office. Pictures for the […]
POSTED: 08/21/13 at 1:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
We are down to only a few days left with our current exhibit, featuring painter/printmaker Douglas Fiely, large format charcoal artist Chelsea Younkman and glassblower Matthew Paskiet. This exhibit ends August 24 so stop in soon or the wonderful two-dimensional drawings, prints, paintings and sparkling art glass will be gone. Call for entries! Our 36th […]
POSTED: 08/21/13 at 1:31 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Cougars won its home opener Tuesday with the Lincolnview Lady Lancers in straight sets, 25-8, 25-18 and 25-18. The varsity is now 1-0 on the year and will be back in action on Thursday when they host Paulding in a non-league contest. Outstanding serving performances for Van Wert […]
POSTED: 08/21/13 at 12:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Independent staff reports/ODJFS information Van Wert County saw its unemployment rate trend upward slightly, while neighboring counties saw a small decrease in July, according to figures released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services on Tuesday. The county’s jobless rate increased from 6.9 percent in June to 7.1 percent last month, according to […]
POSTED: 08/21/13 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education heard a presentation from second-grade teachers on a new math curriculum and also heard an update on state report cards from Superintendent Jeff Snyder during its August meeting held Tuesday in the Neubrecht Lecture Hall. Teachers Tara Gustwiller, Dan Williamson and Brett Hammons gave a presentation […]
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New Vantage Director Ben Winans welcomes 240 new students Tuesday to Vantage Career Center on the first day of school. (Vantage photo)
POSTED: 08/21/13 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Democrat news Van Wert County Democrats gathered this past Sunday for an afternoon picnic at the home of Jayne Smith in York Township. Approximately 50 of the party faithful, children and adults, enjoyed the beautiful weather, along with a carry-in meal. Those in attendance exchanged ideas and opinions on current events, while issues […]
POSTED: 08/21/13 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Delphos Pathfinders 4-H club members Colleen Schulte and Samantha Bonifas help paint restrooms at Babyland on the Van Wert Fairgrounds in preparation for the upcoming 157th edition of the Van Wert County Fair. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 08/21/13 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Red Cross blood drive news FORT WAYNE, Ind. — September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross encourages individuals to take action to plan and prepare for an emergency and to donate blood. “Disasters can strike at any time and being prepared is a family’s and an individual’s best defense,” said Sharyn Whitman, […]
POSTED: 08/21/13 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: News