By Hope Wallace A thank you goes out to the many volunteers who helped out the recent judging of the 36th Annual Wassenberg Art Center Photography exhibit. Jurors Elmer Denman photography professor from from IPFW and Brad Olson, professor of photography OSU Lima were impressed at the quality level of submitted works. Van Wert may […]
POSTED: 09/25/13 at 1:41 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Wright State University President Dr. David Hopkins was in Van Wert Tuesday to report on the good things happening in Ohio higher education, and also talked about the challenges ahead for Ohio’s colleges and universities. Hopkins brought with him a number of Wright State officials, both from the main campus in Dayton […]
POSTED: 09/25/13 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/ODJFS news Van Wert County and its neighbors followed the statewide trend of lower unemployment, coupled with more jobs, in August, according to numbers released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Van Wert County’s jobless rate decreased from 7.1 percent in July to 6.7 percent in August. That’s two-tenths […]
POSTED: 09/25/13 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Hospital news Van Wert County Hospital is excited to once again team up with area schools to provide a hands-on day of learning for students at the annual Kids’ Health Fair. More than 450 students in grades 3-5 from Van Wert City Schools and St. Mary’s Elementary School will explore health and […]
POSTED: 09/25/13 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Members of the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors helped Hall’s Meats, located at the corner of Lincoln and Main streets, officially open the new meat shop, which provides fresh-cut meats at a reasonable price. Here, shop owner Pat Hall, a butcher with 27 years of experience, cuts the ribbon on the […]
POSTED: 09/25/13 at 6:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s news COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General DeWine has urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue proposed regulations on electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes. The bipartisan letter to the FDA was issued jointly with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and was co-signed by attorneys general from 38 additional states […]
POSTED: 09/25/13 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview volleyball news CONVOY — The 13th annual Fricker’s Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational is set for this Saturday, September 28, at Crestview High School in Convoy. The field features eight teams who will compete for the title of champion. Matches begin in both gyms at Crestview at 9 a.m. The admission price for the entire […]
POSTED: 09/25/13 at 5:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview volleyball news Crestview’s volleyball team came out on top Tuesday evening in a Northwest Conference match-up against the Paulding Lady Panthers, with the Lady Knights winning in straight games: 25-19, 25-11 and 25-12. The Crestview junior varsity team was defeated in straight games. Crestview varsity stats leaders Serving – Tianna Rager, 17/17 with four […]
POSTED: 09/25/13 at 5:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert golf news The Van Wert varsity golf team put it all together Tuesday for its last home match, defeating Lima Central Catholic and Elida on beautiful day for golf at Willow Bend Country Club. The three Cougar seniors all had outstanding days on the course, led by Justin Price’s 38. Adam Jurczyk carded […]
POSTED: 09/25/13 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
It seems everyone wants to hear the Ohio State University Marching Band at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center! This is one of those times we wish we had 2,000 seats. We have been sold out of tickets for this concert for nearly two months. The best way to have gotten tickets for this was during […]
POSTED: 09/24/13 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News