Wren Rib Cook-off coming up in August

Wren Homecoming information WREN — It’s Wren Rib Cook-off time again! The 11th annual Wren Rib Roast Cook-off will be held Saturday, August 16, during the Wren Homecoming festivities. Contestants will need to provide any equipment necessary. All types of spices, marinades, and “secret recipes” are encouraged. All types of cookers and any fuel sources […]

Harvey L. Ireton

Harvey L. Ireton, 73, of Van Wert, died at 4:59 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born January 2, 1941, in Van Wert, the son of the late William Harold and Clara (Johnson) Ireton. In 2000, he married Laura (Abercrombie) Ireton, who survives in Van Wert. Other […]

C’view board hears about tech integration

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education heard a presentation on how technology is being integrated with curriculum in the district and also approved a memorandum of understanding for a new educational collaboration with a local community college during its July meeting Thursday evening. Trent Kreischer, Crestview director of curriculum/instruction, and […]

Motown group in concert in Fountain Park

VW independent/submitted information Described by many as the top Motown sound tribute in the country for the past 15 years, the Dayton-based Touch will be in concert tonight at 7 in Van Wert’s Fountain Park.  This concert is the fifth concert of the Fountain Park Summer Music Series, sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation, in […]

Firefighters solicit for smoke detectors

VW independent/submitted information When stopping by Walmart to shop the weekends of July 12, 19, and 26, look for county firefighters who will be manning the doors to accept donations from those who want to give to the “No Child Left Unprotected” smoke detector project. The project is being undertaken by all Van Wert County […]

Lift chair donation

Central Mutual Insurance Company has donated a lift chair to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert. The lift chair, which was recycled during the recent demolition of a house on South Walnut Street, will be given to a local veteran and installed by the VFW.  Shown here are VFW Post Commander John Wiley […]

Day of Caring drawing winner named

United Way of VW County information Jessi Hardesty, the 2014 United Way Day of Caring chair, wanted to involve children and United Way agencies in the 2014 Day of Caring. “I approached Wee Care Learning Center and Lincolnview Latchkey to see if they would ask the children to submit a picture on what the Day […]

Mary L. Newland

Mary L. Newland, 82, of Rockford, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at her residence. She was born January 23, 1932, in Windham, the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Needles) Wiedeman. On September 2, 1948, she married Joseph G. Newland, who preceded her in death on September 24, 2013. Survivors include […]

Crime Stoppers 7/10/14

Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a Burglary that occurred at 417 N. Market St. Sometime from July 4 through July 6, someone entered the above residence through the back door. The thief made off with an Xbox 360 console (black in color), […]

Nashville Crush 2014 Rib Fest headliners

VW Rib Fest Committee information The music scene at the Van Wert Rib Fest this year promises to be the best one so far, according to Larry Lee, executive director of the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau – host organization of Rib Fest, and Stuart Jewett, chairman of the Rib Fest Entertainment Committee. […]