YMCA of VW County information The YMCA of Van Wert County is holding a summer special for adult and college memberships. Starting immediately, through June 30, adults can purchase a temporary three-month membership for only $99, with no additional fees. Full-time college students between the ages of 18-24, with proof of full-time college student status, […]
POSTED: 05/05/14 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview track & field information ARCHBOLD — The Crestview boys’ and girls’ track and field teams competed at the Archbold Walker/Dilbone Relays on Friday, along with six other schools. The boys’ team finished sixth out of seven teams, while the girls were seventh out of seven teams. For the Knights, this moves the boys’ record […]
POSTED: 05/05/14 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview track & field information NEW BREMEN — The Lancer varsity track teams competed in the New Bremen Cardinal Invitational on Friday night. Highlights included a pair of first- and second-place finishes by leading scorers Hunter Blankemeyer and Bayley Tow. Blankemeyer placed second in the 110-meter hurdles, but ran a season best time of 15.2 […]
POSTED: 05/05/14 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Elks information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held its Soccer Shoot this past Saturday at the Elks Lodge. Approximately 25 students participated in the event and were cheered on by parents and grandparents. In the girls division, U-8 age group, placing first was Ellie Kline, second place was […]
POSTED: 05/05/14 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Calvary Preschool information On April 28 and 29, Calvary Preschool held its Grandparents Day for the preschool classes. Grandparents came in the fellowship hall for refreshments and social time and the classes performed three songs for grandparents. Following the songs, grandparents joined their grandchildren for several games. One game was a relay of cotton balls […]
POSTED: 05/05/14 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Philanthropist Scott Niswonger’s dream to turn a former school site into a community park took another step toward reality this week. During a visit to Van Wert on Thursday, Niswonger and his architect, John Fisher, met with Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer, Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming, Parks Director Sue Heppeard and Van […]
POSTED: 05/03/14 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A woman who pleaded guilty Friday to charges related to the shooting death of her mother could spend the rest of her life in prison when sentenced later this month. Tamara K. Menke, 48, of Ohio City, entered guilty pleas to one count each of murder, downgraded from aggravated murder, and felonious […]
POSTED: 05/03/14 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
This year’s Relay for Life, conducted by the local American Cancer Society chapter, got off to a rousing start in less than optimal weather at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds with the Cancer Survivors Walk (above), while dancers from Kim Hohman’s DanceWorks (below) were among those entertaining walkers through the night. The annual ACS fundraiser […]
POSTED: 05/03/14 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
PHILLIP MORRIS/for the Van Wert independent The nostalgic memories of Superman come back to many of us when we hear the familiar saying, “faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, it’s a bird … it’s a plane … no … it’s Superman!” I had the opportunity to reflect on those memories and […]
POSTED: 05/03/14 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County fire chiefs received $500 donation from Ron Dull of Star Rentals for the “No Child Sleeps Unprotected” smoke detector project. The goal of the program is to provide every school age child in the county with a smoke detector that has a 10-year battery. Tax-deductible donations can be given to any of the county […]
POSTED: 05/03/14 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News