Convoy Community Foundation information CONVOY — A new donor fund has been given to the Convoy Community Foundation. Pam Kulwicki passed away after a courageous battle against cancer on February 25. Kulwicki was born in 1946 to Paul and Janet Kirkendahl, graduated from Hamler Local School in 1964 and attended Bowling Green State University. Married […]
POSTED: 08/06/14 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wells Fargo will be sponsoring a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community, access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, and a half-acre beach. To learn more visit www.vwymca.org. Shown are Rebecca Stepleton and Brian Buisman of Wells Fargo, along with Camp Clay […]
POSTED: 08/06/14 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Orchard Tree Restaurant in Van Wert will donate 15 percent of sales on Tuesday, August 12, to Community Health Professionals-Hospice, as part of a Community Day of giving back to local organizations. The donation is based on sales between 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. that day, when patrons present a Community Day flyer at checkout. CHP […]
POSTED: 08/06/14 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Football Program recently held a youth camp that drew 80 participants. Along with learning fundamentals and techniques involved in offense, defense, and special teams, campers also competed in the 40-yard dash, tug-o-war, Punt-Pass-Kick, and Air Force Football. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 08/06/14 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
It’s always a bit dangerous to offer a personal perspective of a current event that is controversial, but since there are some personal and professional ties, I will give it a (hopefully) unbiased attempt. Many people have come up to me since the announcement by The Ohio State University President Dr. Michael V. Drake that […]
POSTED: 08/06/14 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview sports information CONVOY — The Crestview Athletic Department announces Crestview’s annual “Meet the Team” night will be held Monday, August 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. All fall sports student-athletes in grades 7-12 and their parents are encouraged to attend. Meet the Team night will give the community the first opportunity […]
POSTED: 08/05/14 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information WREN — The Wren Ballpark is now accepting registrations for the second annual Junior Wiffleball Tournament to be held August 13-14 at the Little League Diamond. For those two teams skilled enough to advance, the championship game will be held at Wrenway Wiffleball Park on Saturday evening. For more information, contact Michael Vining […]
POSTED: 08/05/14 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
YWCA of VW County information The countdown to the YWCA pig races has begun. Those looking for an event the whole family can enjoy can come on down to the 2014 Van Wert Rib Fest and “ham” it up with the YWCA during its third annual Pig Races. During the event, which will be held […]
POSTED: 08/05/14 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Kennedy Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of tool storage solutions, is pleased to announce a new brand identity introduced at the Industrial Suppliers Association (ISA) trade show in New Orleans earlier this month. The rebrand marks the next phase of Kennedy and is a reflection of both the company’s heritage and its future. With […]
City of Van Wert information The Civil Service Commission of the City of Van Wert will hold a competitive examination to create an eligibility list for the appointment of a police officer to the Van Wert Police Department on Saturday, September 6, at 9 a.m., at Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St. in Van […]
POSTED: 08/05/14 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News