United Way of VW County information The United Way of Van Wert County has announced that preparations are underway to begin the admissions and review process for 2014. New agencies are welcome to apply. To be considered, an organization must be incorporated, not-for-profit, and IRS-exempt. It must also have an active volunteer board and have […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Cooper Farms will sponsor a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community. Access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, and a half-acre beach. To learn more, visit the YMCA website at www.vwymca.org. Shown are (from the left) Camp Clay Aqua Park Director Clint […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Outdoorsmen Assoc. information Believe it or not, the harsh winter weather will soon be just an unpleasant memory, and the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association has several public events scheduled to help usher in the spring season. This Saturday, March 8, starting at 9:30 a.m., the club will be hosting a Civilian Marksmanship […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Willshire Lions Club information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Lions Club will be sponsoring its annual pancake and sausage day this Saturday, March 8, from 6-11 a.m. at the Lions Club building on State Street in Willshire. Proceeds will be used for various community projects. The Willshire Lions Club also continually accepts used eyeglasses to be […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Willshire Youth Activities information WILLSHIRE — Willshire Youth Activities will be hosting sign-up for the upcoming spring/summer season. Teams are being formed for T-ball (age 5 by August 1), Farm League boys, Farmette girls, Little League, Buckeye Girls, Pony League, and Junior Girls. Registration will be held this Saturday, March 8, from 9-11 a.m. at […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wright State Lake Campus information CONVOY — In collaboration with the Wright State University Business Enterprise Center, the “Starting Right” pre-business planning seminar designed to help individuals start a new business, will be offered at no charge on Tuesday, March 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Village Ministry Center in Convoy. The two-hour […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Damage Controlman Fireman Miranda Barnes of Spencerville gives a presentation to elementary school students during an Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) sponsored tour of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). ANSO is dedicated to recruiting, developing and retaining Hispanics in the U.S. Sea Services. Ronald Reagan is currently moored and home ported […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
U.S. Navy information GREAT LAKES, Ill. — Navy Seaman Apprentice Kory B. Money, son of Gary B. and Cynthia C. Money of Van Wert, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Money completed a variety of training that included classroom study and practical instruction […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Crestview Athletic Dept. information Presale tickets for tonight and Friday night’s tournament games will be on sale in the athletic office on Thursday and Friday, from 7:30 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Ticket prices for the boys’ district final game are $4 for students and $6 for adults. All tickets at the door are $6. Ticket prices for […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ohio State Highway Patrol information A Melrose teenager was killed Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Ohio 637 in Hoaglin Township. Robert A. Seffernick, 17, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Van Wert County Coroner Dr. Scott Jarvis. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State […]
POSTED: 03/05/14 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News