A memorial service for Gloria Jean Giessler will be held at St. Paul’s Reformed Church, 6077 German Church Road in Ohio City, at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 22. Ron Fruth, pastor and longtime friend of the family, will officiate. Preferred memorials may be made the church.
POSTED: 05/14/14 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
This Sunday night at 7, the Senior Choir of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert will be presenting a hymn festival entitled: “Passionate Worship with Glorious Traditional Hymns.” This is for the entire community to participate and enjoy. It is not your typical “popcorn” style hymn fest where you come and just shout out your […]
POSTED: 05/13/14 at 9:54 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer honored the Van Wert High School Robotics Club for its success at this year’s World Championships, while City Council concentrated on financial issues during its meeting Monday evening in Council Chambers. The mayor presented a proclamation to the Robotics Club honoring the group for its 12th place […]
POSTED: 05/13/14 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor U.S. Representative Bob Latta was back on the road again Monday, traveling to Van Wert and Mercer counties to talk with constituents and help them with their problems. When not in session, it’s customary to see the congressman out in the Fifth District holding his Courthouse Conferences: meetings with business people or […]
POSTED: 05/13/14 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, again assisted the Van Wert City/County DARE program with its annual DARE graduation party held May 9 at the YMCA. A total of 250 boys and girls from county schools converged on the local YM to enjoy a fun-filled evening. Students had the opportunity to […]
POSTED: 05/13/14 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture information REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture will soon begin aerial treatments designed to control the gypsy moth population in Ohio. Treatments on 778 acres in Lucas, Marion and Wyandot Counties will begin in mid-May, as larva and leaf development reaches the optimal threshold for treatment. Treatments are administered using […]
POSTED: 05/13/14 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
NPAC information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center extends an invitation to become a part of the vibrant community that supports the performing arts in northwest Ohio. It’s good to be where the good things are. It’s good to be the reason why good things are happening. A Niswonger member experiences both! Members share in bringing inspiration to the stage […]
POSTED: 05/13/14 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
HANNAH KRANER/4-H reporter OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Blue Ribbon Workers held a meeting May 4 at the Lutheran Church in Ohio City. After the meeting was called to order and pledges recited, past meeting notes were read and discussions began on upcoming events. A car wash to raise funds for members to attend 4-H camp […]
POSTED: 05/12/14 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
BERNE, Ind. — The Crestview track teams competed with eight other schools in the South Adams (Ind.) Invitational held on Friday. After two delays because of lightning, the meet was canceled for the evening with both Knight boys and girls in sixth place. The meet will not be rescheduled this year. Highlights for Crestview was […]
POSTED: 05/12/14 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Middle School Track and Field team competed Friday in the Western Buckeye League Invitational at the Lima Shawnee High School Track complex. The Lady Cougars came up big as the 2014 WBL champions. The boys’ team finished with a well deserved third place and had many personal best times, throws, and jumps. The girls’ team […]
POSTED: 05/12/14 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports