High school students enjoyed one of the traditional highlights of the school year on Tuesday with their annual Fun Day held in the afternoon. Students participated in events like the egg toss, watermelon eating contest, tug-of-war, relay and water balloon toss. The weather cleared for a perfect afternoon and the seniors pulled out a win […]
POSTED: 05/21/14 at 1:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
Aaron D. Kimmel and Sunnie A. Kimmel to Adam J. Kroeger, portion of inlots 305, 306, Delphos. Estate of Gregory A. Huston, estate of Gregory Alan Huston, estate of Greg Huston to Sherry Huston, portion of inlots 1464, 1465, Van Wert. Estate of Gregory A. Huston, estate of Greg Huston to Sherry Huston, portion of […]
POSTED: 05/21/14 at 12:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Vantage Career Center information A full house, including home school representatives, family, and friends, joined together at the annual Awards Assembly on Tuesday to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of senior students enrolled in Vantage career technical programs. Awards of Distinction and scholarships highlighted the event and juniors put technology to the test as they […]
POSTED: 05/21/14 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Ohio State University information COLUMBUS — Emily Fast of Van Wert has been awarded the Francis McCormick Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year. Fast, daughter of Mark and Lori Fast, is a junior at The Ohio State University majoring in agribusiness and applied economics. She is a member of the Agribusiness Club and Agricultural Systems […]
POSTED: 05/21/14 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/ODJFS information It has been nearly eight years since Van Wert County has had an unemployment rate lower than 5 percent. Figures released on Tuesday showed the county’s jobless rate in April was 4.6 percent. The good economic news was statewide, with all 88 Ohio counties reporting declines in individual unemployment rates. According to […]
POSTED: 05/21/14 at 6:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information The nationwide average price of gasoline some seven days ahead of the Memorial Day weekend is almost identical with price levels seen in 2013 and 2012, but dramatic differences are observed when one moves beyond the average and examines detailed fuel prices in states and cities. The nationwide average this weekend is […]
POSTED: 05/21/14 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Golf Committee of Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently made a donation of $500 to the Van Wert YWCA Summer Food Program. Each summer, the YWCA provides both breakfast and lunches to children. For many of the children in the program, these are the only meals they will get during […]
POSTED: 05/21/14 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
VWHS Music Dept. information On Thursday, May 22, the Van Wert High School Symphonic Band will present a their annual Spring Concert. The concert will be held in the Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center and begin at 7:30 p.m. This concert is free. The concert will begin with special guest the […]
POSTED: 05/21/14 at 4:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Peony Festival Committee information The Peony Festival Committee would like to announce the five women who will be honored as Flowers in Full Bloom during the 2014 Peony Festival, set for the weekend of June 6-8. The 2014 Flowers in Full Bloom are Doris Evans, Eloise Biro, Phyllis Rice, Shirley Jarvis, and Jane Bonifas. These five […]
POSTED: 05/21/14 at 4:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
You bet Papa does and he will in Fountain Park on June 6 when we officially kick off our Fountain Park Summer Music Series for 2014! It was four years ago when this beach party band from California last played in Van Wert. They were a lot of fun and so many of you wanted […]
POSTED: 05/20/14 at 9:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News