Lincolnview Elementary School news Lincolnview Elementary School has scheduled an open house for Monday, August 19. Parents of students in grades kindergarten through third grade are scheduled for 6 p.m., the open house for parents of students in grades 4-6 is scheduled for 7 that evening. The evening will begin with a general assembly in […]
POSTED: 08/07/13 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wren Homecoming news WREN — Applications for 2013 Little Miss Wiffleball Princess Pageant are being accepted until Monday, August 12. The pageant will feature three age groups, ranging between ages 1 and 10. Those interested can email Payton at payton.davis@ymail.com.
POSTED: 08/07/13 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
With the soaring horns, driving rhythms and recognizable vocals of John Peterik singing “Great God in Heaven, you know I love you!”, the Ides of March whisks its way into Van Wert’s Fountain Park for one big finale to the season. Once again, it seems we just got started and before you know it comes the […]
POSTED: 08/07/13 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ralph Wyatt, 89, of Paulding, died Monday, August 5, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Ridgeville Corners. He was born October 30, 1923, in Grover Hill, the son of the late Warren and Ruth (Jay) Wyatt. In 1948, he married Joyce (Burt) Wyatt, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2012. Survivors include two […]
POSTED: 08/07/13 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County Foundation Executive Secretary Larry Wendel has announced his retirement from that position, effective the end of the year. “It is with mixed feelings that I will retire December 31,” Wendel said, although he added, “I will leave knowing we have a great staff and board of trustees in place. […]
POSTED: 08/06/13 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage Career Center news At Vantage Career Center, students can explore, experience, and excel in high school while preparing for immediate employment and further education! To prepare for the upcoming school year, Vantage will hold two orientation meetings to welcome new students and their parents to the school. The first orientation meeting will be held […]
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Midwest Electric employees assisted Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy with the installation of an outdoor warning siren at the Elgin Town building on Monday morning. The EMA Director said with the recent move of the 1975 thunderbolt siren from the City of Van Wert to Venedocia, the Village of Venedocia in turn gave their smaller […]
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VW Economic Development Office news On Friday, August 16, at 9 a.m. in the Community Room of Vantage Career Center, the Economic Development Advisory Group and Economic Development Director Cindy Leis is hosting a free workshop presented by Laura Kohlhorst-Jones, a workforce specialist at the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. The workshop will […]
POSTED: 08/06/13 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Last one in is a rotten egg! Situated on over 250 acres of land just west of town, the YMCA’s Camp Clay has been steadily growing and expanding into a family-favorite spot for summer fun and festivities. Anchored by Lake Rotary, a five-acre body of water formed in the shape of […]
POSTED: 08/05/13 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Although Friday night was a rainout, Saturday’s beautiful weather made for a successful Van Wert Rib Fest event, as thousands turned out to eat ribs and other comestibles (above), watch a number of events, including Wiffleball and cornhole tournaments, and listen to some great entertainment from bands such as the Earthquakers (below) from Erie, Pa. […]
POSTED: 08/05/13 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News