Van Wert Police Dept. information A man who has identified himself as the owner of the Black Swamp Bistro has been arrested on two charges, including bigamy, with other charges possible in the future. Michael G. Johnson, 54, of 1021 Elm St. in Van Wert was arrested on a fifth-degree felony theft count for allegedly […]
POSTED: 10/26/13 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC information Knight Vision, the award-winning swing choir from Crestview High School, has been selected to back up Christian artists Point of Grace during their Christmas concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 15. Under the direction of Danille Hancock, the […]
POSTED: 10/26/13 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mercer County Sheriff’s Office information MERCER — An unidentified out-of-state driver was killed after the box truck he was driving flipped over on him along U.S. 33, near the intersection with U.S. 127. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, the man, 52, was westbound on U.S. 33 in a 2007 GMC rental box truck […]
POSTED: 10/26/13 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of VW County information Just as a reminder, the Eaton United Way team will sponsor a fundraising basket/bag bingo event on Saturday, November 9. This is the fourth year for the bingo event and, in addition to Longaberger baskets, there will be Stephanie Dawn bags featured. Bingo will be held at the Council […]
POSTED: 10/26/13 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Marion Local Lady Flyers earned the Van Wert Division IV District volleyball title with a four-game victory over New Knoxville by scores of 25-21, 22-25, 25-17 and 25-9. The Lady Flyers will now move onto regional competition. The Flyers earlier defeated Temple Christian in three games, 25-11, 25-7, and 25-12, […]
POSTED: 10/25/13 at 3:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent/submitted information Van Wert High School Theatre proudly presents the 2013-2014 season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. This fall, VWHS theatre students will be performing The Miser, a classic comedy written by French playwright Moliere and adapted by Miles Malleson. The show starts out with the miser, known as Harpagon, trusting not […]
POSTED: 10/25/13 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Internal Revenue Service information WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has announced a delay of approximately one to two weeks to the start of the 2014 filing season to allow adequate time to program and test tax processing systems following the 16-day federal government closure. The IRS is exploring options to shorten the expected […]
POSTED: 10/25/13 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information DELPHOS — The Museum of Postal History in Delphos will open its doors to the public and invited guests at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 3, for an Art Auction with a local twist. For several hours, auction-goers will be served complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine while they preview artistic works of […]
POSTED: 10/25/13 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Buckeye Youth information Buckeye Youth will be having its annual Autumn Adventure Sleepover on Friday, November 1, from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. on Saturday. The event will be held at the Extension Meeting Room of the Administration Building at the Fairgrounds. The organization will have a hayride, bonfire, games, prizes, costume contest, movies and […]
POSTED: 10/25/13 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
City of Van Wert information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming has announced that city workers will begin leaf pick-up on Monday, November 4. Leaves must be in plastic bags and placed at the curb the night before the pick-up date. City residents are urged not to abuse this service by inserting garbage and other […]
POSTED: 10/25/13 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News