Submitted information The Van Wert County Jubilee Flower Show committee met recently to confirm that the 53rd flower show will be held this year at the new location of Wassenberg Art Center, 214 S. Washington St., in the former Armory building. The flower show will be June 7 and June 8; in conjunction with the […]
POSTED: 04/22/14 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It hasn’t been a good year for retail sales in Van Wert County, if permissive tax figures are any indication. According to County Commissioner Thad Lichtensteiger, permissive taxes are down more than $75,000 over last year’s figures. Lichtensteiger said it appears as if the decreases could be a result of the extremely […]
POSTED: 04/21/14 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 4.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.69 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 increased 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.62 […]
POSTED: 04/21/14 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Cancer Society information The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Van Wert is offering an opportunity for businesses and local communities to show their awareness and support in the fight against cancer from today through May 3. To help finish the fight, community members can “Paint the Town Purple” by doing activities, including […]
POSTED: 04/21/14 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA of VW County information Just a reminder that the YMCA of Van Wert County is having a SilverSneakers luncheon today at 11 a.m. in the brand new Senior Fitness Center, where all attendees can enter the handicap accessible Door 9. Van Wert Manor will cater the luncheon and the luncheon’s featured speaker will be […]
POSTED: 04/21/14 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage Career Center’s Relay for Life Team is selling raffle tickets for a wooden bench constructed by carpentry student, Ben Schnipke, a senior from Ottoville High School. The bench, which is made of cedar and is unpainted, will be on display at the Van Wert County Relay for Life event on May 2-3 at the […]
POSTED: 04/21/14 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview High School information CONVOY — The Crestview Junior-Senior Prom, sponsored by the Class of 2015, will be held Saturday, April 26, from 8-11 p.m. at Willow Bend Country Club. This year’s theme is “Great Gatsby.” The open house for viewing prom decorations at Willow Bend will be from 1-2:30 p.m., with the prom promenade […]
POSTED: 04/21/14 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview track and field MINSTER – The Crestview boys’ and girls’ track and field teams competed Saturday in the Minster Memorial Invitational with 14 other teams. The boys’ team finished eighth out of 15 teams, while the Lady Knights were 14th out of 15 teams in the very competitive invitational. For the Knights, this moves […]
POSTED: 04/21/14 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview track and field HAVILAND — The Lincolnview Lancer varsity track teams competed at the Wayne Trace Invitational last Thursday night. The Lancers had a great night, including a meet record set by sophomore Hunter Blankemeyer. Blankemyer won the 110-meter hurdles in a time of 15.34 and also tied the school record the week before. He also […]
POSTED: 04/21/14 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Bruce T. “Paps” Good, 64, of Van Wert, died Sunday morning, April 20, 2014, at his residence. He was born February 16, 1950, in Lima, the son of the late George and Bernadine (Cook) Good. He married Shirley (Henley) Good, who preceded him in death on August 4, 2010. Survivors include seven children, Chad (Donna) […]
POSTED: 04/20/14 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries