VW native donates to Courthouse project

Submitted information Sheryl (Jerome) Stretcher may live in Midland, Texas, but the 1973 Van Wert High School graduate knows what’s happening in her hometown. Stretcher toured the restored Van Wert County Common Pleas Courtroom on a visit to Van Wert last summer, and continued to follow news about the project online. In July, she and […]

Local vets take Honor Flight trip to D.C.

VW independent/submitted information A group of local veterans had the chance to go on a Dayton-based Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., this past weekend, thanks to the efforts of the Van Wert County Veterans Service Office and a number of generous donations. The veterans group included World War II veterans William Bolenbaugh, Harold Liebrecht, David […]

Josh Turner concert tickets now on sale

Niswonger PAC information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center and KFG-KennFeld Group, present one of country music’s most recognizable hitmakers, Josh Turner, on Saturday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. Earning numerous CMA, ACM and GRAMMY nominations since the release of his debut album, Long Black Train, Josh Turner has sold more than 5 million albums and […]

Fair officials announce Triple Play events

VW County Fair information Summer isn’t over until after the fair! The last Saturday of summer, August 30, come out to the Van Wert County Fair and catch the Triple Play in the Grandstand.  For just $5 after paid admission into the fair, fairgoers can enjoy a calf scramble, balloon glow, and Country duo Emerald Blue. […]

US Bank donates to YWCA

The YWCA recently received a $1,200 donation from the US Bank Foundation. The US Bank Foundation contributes to the strength and vitality of communities by providing cash contributions to nonprofit organizations in the grant priority areas of education, economic opportunity, and artistic and cultural enrichment. The YWCA provides several social service programs to the Van […]

GH Fire/EMS plans chicken BBQ dinner

Submitted information GROVER HILL — The Grover Hill Fire and EMS departments will be holding a barbecue chicken dinner and homemade ice cream social this Saturday, August 16, from 4-7 p.m., at the Grover Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The chicken dinner will be prepared by Van Wert Professional Firefighters Local 681 and will include chicken, sides, […]

Cougar tennis team loses to Celina

VWHS girls’ tennis information CELINA — The Van Wert varsity girls’ tennis team had its first match on Tuesday, and lost 4-1 to a tough Celina squad in a Western Buckeye League match held in Celina. No. 1 singles player Ali Moreland was the only victorious player on the Van Wert team, defeating the Bulldogs’ […]

Volleyball tourney donation

Recently the second annual Tyson Humerickhouse Memorial Volleyball Tournament was held at Olympic Lanes. This year’s proceeds were donated to the Lighting of the Children’s Garden. Shown are Tyson’s parents, Randy and Diane Humerickhouse, Memorial Tournament Director Cindy Dawson and Lighting of the Gardens Committee member Sue Heppeard. Thanks to Shane and Michelle Sidle for the opportunity […]

County Democrats to have annual picnic

VW Democratic Party information All interested persons are invited to the annual Democratic Party’s annual picnic, to be held  from 2-5 p.m. this Sunday, August 17.  The picnic will be held at the home of Jayne Smith, 16676 State Road. Bring a dish to share. Plans for the fair booth and the semi-annual banquet will be […]

How can you be sold out already?

Each year it seems I am asked this question, “how could you be sold out already?”  This normally comes with concerts that the public finds most appealing. From past years, Kelli Pickler, Kenny G, and Marie Osmond come to mind. Over the seven years of existence of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, we have created, learned, […]