Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 14 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.56 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 fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week to $3.63 […]
POSTED: 08/05/13 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Miss West Central Ohio Pageant was also held this past Saturday at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. A number of area young women competed in the pageant, which included scholarship money and other prizes. Above, Miss West Central Ohio contestants in the pageant’s opening dance number. Below, Van Wert’s Kylie Hohman […]
POSTED: 08/05/13 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The resurrected Bob Stevens Tennis Tournament produced a nice turnout for the first edition of the tourney in more than a decade. Tournament director Chuck Rollins noted that the 2013 edition of the tournament had 44 participants in seven divisions, adding that that is nine more than the first tournament held […]
POSTED: 08/05/13 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Wiffleball Tournament was just one event held over the weekend at the Van Wert Rib Fest. A cornhole tournament was also held, although a tug-of-war contest had to be canceled. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 08/05/13 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Although Friday was a bit gloomy and, occasionally, a bit rainy, that didn’t stop shoppers from seeking bargains along U.S. 127 during the annual Highway 127 Yard Sale event, which continues all weekend. The Van Wert Rib Fest, which is also taking place today, is also hoping for better weather today after a rainout on […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Students who have only partially passed their General Education Development (GED) tests have until the end of 2013 to complete the series or will have to start over as of January 2014. Jody Wilson, owner of North West Ohio Learning Services LLC, which offers professional tutoring services in the Van Wert area, announced […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several legislative measures aimed at stopping government abuse and reining in burdensome federal regulations. U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement in support of this week’s bills: “The package of bills passed in the House this week are a step […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Employees of Teem Wholesale enjoy root beer floats on their break in support of United Way. Teem Wholesale, along with National Door and Trim, are setting the pace this year for the 2013 campaign. “These two companies have come up with some different ideas and events to increase revenue for their campaigns, said 2013 Campaign Chair Anita […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Family Health Care news Family Health Care’s Board of Directors and Staff will be hosting a “31” Bag Bingo on Wednesday, August 14, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 425 Woodland Ave. in Van Wert. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird game is scheduled for 6 p.m. and regular games will begin at 7 […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Local resident Jim Price recently donated nearly 20 taxidermy animals and fish to the YMCA’s Camp Clay Rotary Nature Center. The indigenous animals, which include geese, ducks, fish and snakes, will be used for educational purposes. Camp Clay Director Clint Myers (left) is shown with Price and the donated animal mounts, valued at $2,000. (YMCA […]
POSTED: 08/03/13 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News