Jordan Miller of Citizens National Bank presents Van Wert County Historical Society President Larry Webb and Vice President Theresa Mengerink a check for $1,000 to help purchase a new lawn mower for the museum complex. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 04/05/14 at 12:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Parks Department and Visionary Productions would like to announce that, due to reasons beyond their control, the Cary Cooper’s “Lighting of the Children’s Garden” benefit concert that was to be held April 10 at Smiley Park has been canceled. Organizers said that area residents could see a possible replacement concert […]
POSTED: 04/05/14 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Career Center held its 37th annual All Boards Dinner Thursday to honor board members and administrators in Vantage’s 11 member school districts and four educational partners. The focus for this All Boards Dinner was on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) education, and Vantage communications person MaryJo Wilhelm gave a presentation […]
POSTED: 04/04/14 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert CHP information Community Health Professionals’ 16th annual Hospice “Beacon of Hope” dinner and auction was held Thursday evening at Willow Bend Country Club, and a capacity crowd of more than 200 was on hand to support the local non-profit hospice program. The family of Glenn D. Gehres thanked the CHP staff for its […]
POSTED: 04/04/14 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information For the ninth year in a row, Van Wert Middle School has been recognized by the Ohio Schools to Watch “Reaching for the Stars” and the National Schools to Watch programs. VWMS is only one of 19 middle schools in Ohio to achieve this prestigious recognition. The Ohio Schools to Watch […]
POSTED: 04/04/14 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Challenged Higher information The Challenged Higher Drop-In Center will host an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12. Those wanting to participate can pre-register by noon, April 11, by calling 419.232.4584. Check-in time begins at 12:30 p.m., with the egg hunt beginning at 1 that afternoon. Children ages 2-12 can enjoy hunting for eggs with their age group, […]
POSTED: 04/04/14 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross information Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803, 111 N. Shannon St. in Van Wert, will host a bloodmobile between the hours of 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Those who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent, advanced forms are available at the Red Cross Office, 208 […]
POSTED: 04/04/14 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Federal Savings Bank information Van Wert Federal Savings Bank was recently recognized as one of the strongest banks financially by Bauer Financial of Coral Gables, Fla. This marks the 102nd consecutive quarter that Van Wert Federal has been awarded the Bauer 5 Star Rating. This makes Van Wert Federal not only one of the […]
POSTED: 04/04/14 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Van Wert independent sports Although he allowed Lincolnview’s only run on a passed ball in the first inning, Cougar pitcher Brant Henry settled down quickly to pitch a no-hitter against the Lancers in an 11-1 non-conference victory for Van Wert. Offensively, Sean Miller was 3 for 3 with three RBI, while Justice Tussing hit three […]
POSTED: 04/04/14 at 2:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information For those interested in playing horseshoes in the Summer Doubles League, there will be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, in the Fair Board Office on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Gary Giessler at 419.203.7085.
POSTED: 04/04/14 at 2:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports