Submitted information For a little over a month, the Van Wert County Fair Board has been working with Shelter Pets of Van Wert to find homes for the many cats abandoned to the fairgrounds. Just last week, a mother and her five kittens were removed from the grounds and a loving home is being sought for […]
POSTED: 09/17/14 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Willshire Sportsman’s Club information WILLSHIRE — The Willshire Sportsman’s Club will be holding a turkey shoot on Sunday, October 12, starting at noon on the club grounds, two miles east of Willshire on Ohio 81. Only 12-gauge shotguns will be permitted for the adult shoot and shells will be furnished. Youth shoots for children ages […]
POSTED: 09/17/14 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve an attempted break-in that occurred at Rehab Fab, 113 W. Main St. in Van Wert. Sometime after 2 a.m. September 19, someone tried to gain entry to the back door. It appeared someone tried to kick the […]
POSTED: 09/17/14 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Buckeye Youth information Buckeye Y Youth Inc. recently sent pre-registration brochures to Van Wert County elementary schools to be distributed to students. The brochures explain the programs and opportunities available to Buckeye Youth members. Buckeye Youth is open to all youths ages 5 to 18, with activities for each age group, as well as events […]
POSTED: 09/17/14 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Deb Ford, owner of Van Wert’s Good Earth Health Food Shoppe, is shown moments after crossing the finish line at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon in California this past Sunday morning. Ford, who trains for these events much of the year, had just completed a 4-mile run, which was preceded by an 18-mile bike ride and […]
POSTED: 09/17/14 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview volleyball information LIMA — The Crestview Lady Knights traveled to Lima Central Catholic, where they battled and came home with the big volleyball victory. Scores were 25-21, 25-16, 24-26 and 25-18. Crestview is now 9-1 overall and 1-1 in the Northwest Conference. The Knights will be back in action as the Lancers visit the […]
POSTED: 09/17/14 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview volleyball information The Lincolnview Lady Lancers volleyball team hosted Columbus Grove and lost in five games: 12-25; 25-19; 25-18; 18-25; 11-15. Statistical leaders include the following: Serving – Ashton Bowersock, 19/20 with 1 ace; Katie McClure, 21/23 with 4 aces. Hitting –McClure, 36/46 with 14 kills; Ashley Teman, 43/47 with 15 kills; Baylee Neate, […]
POSTED: 09/17/14 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
YMCA of VW County information The YMCA of Van Wert County’s Marlins swim team will be holding a parent’s meeting Tuesday, September 23, at the YMCA at 7 p.m. The meeting is for parents of a child who can swim the full length of the pool and may be interested in participating on the Y […]
POSTED: 09/17/14 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
As you know, we always look for ways to make your Niswonger experience just a little more special than the normal. We are once again enhancing some of our performances with an extra touch to make them even more appealing and enjoyable. Starting with the Annie Moses Band on opening night, October 4, we are […]
POSTED: 09/16/14 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Michael Baldea, owner and operator of Flagship Tax Center and Senior Supplemental Solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its new offices located at 316 W. Ervin Road in Van Wert (across the street from O’Reilly Auto Parts). The building, occupied by the Ohio Department of Transportation during the reconstruction of South […]
POSTED: 09/16/14 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: Business