Submitted information Big Brothers Big Sisters will host its 19th annual Golf for Kids’ Sake event on Friday, July 25, at Mercer County Elks Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the numerous youth mentoring programs offered to children facing adversity in Mercer, Auglaize, and Van Wert counties. The day starts with registration and a sacked lunch […]
POSTED: 06/13/14 at 5:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
James Hasselswerth, 67, of Van Wert, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his residence. He was born August 10, 1947, in Defiance, the son of the late Edward Hasselswerth and Lois C. Craig Wright. He married Sheri Hasselswerth, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include three children, Jennifer Hasselswerth and Rosy […]
POSTED: 06/12/14 at 10:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/NPAC information It was a day that many local residents and others were looking forward to: the unveiling of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center’s 2014-15 season. The NPAC along with season sponsors StateWide Ford Lincoln and Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, are bringing stars of yesterday, today and tomorrow to the stage. The 2014-15 season […]
POSTED: 06/12/14 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County Common Pleas Court was a busy place on Wednesday, with 14 arraignments, six plea change hearings and two sentencings held that day. Those arraigned include two people charged in connection with the Rambler’s Roost robbery on December 15, 2013. They include: James R. Reynolds, 35, of Continental, who was […]
POSTED: 06/12/14 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal resources have been awarded to a fire department in Van Wert County. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced that Ohio City Volunteer Fire Department and Wren Volunteer Fire Department have been awarded $73,255 for Operations and Safety by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management […]
POSTED: 06/12/14 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Optimist Club recently held its scholarship awards ceremony. The scholarship is based on two criteria: Service to community and academic performance. This year’s recipients were Sarah Klinger of Crestview High School, and Holly Lawson and Taylor Doidge, both of Van Wert High School. Shown is Optimist Club President Denny Kerns with (from the left) Doidge, […]
POSTED: 06/12/14 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Submitted information WREN — There is still time to get your tickets for WrenStock. Tickets are still available at the Wren Restaurant for $10 – $15 the day of the show. The food/beverage garden is also available. The show starts at 4 p.m. this Saturday, with gates opening at 3 that afternoon. Bring a lawn chair. Bands […]
POSTED: 06/12/14 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Carlos E. Waltz, 94, of Van Wert, died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. He was born September 19, 1919, in Van Wert, the son of the late Perry O. and Hazel E. (Haver) Waltz. He married Joan E. Waltz, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Catherine Kopack, reporter The Clever Clover 4H Club had its seventh meeting on June 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Grace Bible Church in Van Wert. 16 members and three guests were present. The club was reminded to sell BBQ Dinner Tickets. The club separated into small groups and many did demonstrations. Two graduation cards […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 1:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
By Rex Dolby The Camera Club’s next meeting will be Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center. “Flowers” will be the competition theme in prints and slides as well as makeup slide competition for Winter. Following the competition there will be a roundtable discussion on “Still Life Tips and Tricks”. The […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 1:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News