DAVE MOSIER/independent editor U.S. Representative Bob Latta was back on the road again Monday, traveling to Van Wert and Mercer counties to talk with constituents and help them with their problems. When not in session, it’s customary to see the congressman out in the Fifth District holding his Courthouse Conferences: meetings with business people or […]
POSTED: 05/13/14 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, again assisted the Van Wert City/County DARE program with its annual DARE graduation party held May 9 at the YMCA. A total of 250 boys and girls from county schools converged on the local YM to enjoy a fun-filled evening. Students had the opportunity to […]
POSTED: 05/13/14 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture information REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture will soon begin aerial treatments designed to control the gypsy moth population in Ohio. Treatments on 778 acres in Lucas, Marion and Wyandot Counties will begin in mid-May, as larva and leaf development reaches the optimal threshold for treatment. Treatments are administered using […]
POSTED: 05/13/14 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
NPAC information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center extends an invitation to become a part of the vibrant community that supports the performing arts in northwest Ohio. It’s good to be where the good things are. It’s good to be the reason why good things are happening. A Niswonger member experiences both! Members share in bringing inspiration to the stage […]
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HANNAH KRANER/4-H reporter OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Blue Ribbon Workers held a meeting May 4 at the Lutheran Church in Ohio City. After the meeting was called to order and pledges recited, past meeting notes were read and discussions began on upcoming events. A car wash to raise funds for members to attend 4-H camp […]
POSTED: 05/12/14 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
BERNE, Ind. — The Crestview track teams competed with eight other schools in the South Adams (Ind.) Invitational held on Friday. After two delays because of lightning, the meet was canceled for the evening with both Knight boys and girls in sixth place. The meet will not be rescheduled this year. Highlights for Crestview was […]
POSTED: 05/12/14 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Middle School Track and Field team competed Friday in the Western Buckeye League Invitational at the Lima Shawnee High School Track complex. The Lady Cougars came up big as the 2014 WBL champions. The boys’ team finished with a well deserved third place and had many personal best times, throws, and jumps. The girls’ team […]
POSTED: 05/12/14 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer There is one question that remains … who gets the parachute? For Don and Bob Thomas, the answer is a no-brainer. Bob is a former lightweight boxing champion whose gloves and robe are proudly displayed at the Van Wert County Historical Museum. Don? Well, he likes to spend time in his […]
POSTED: 05/12/14 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Jets and Sharks were rumbling (above) on Sunday as West Side Story hit the stage of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center with its tragic story of love and death. The Broadway show, the last show of the 2013-2014 season, included a live orchestra and lots of good music from Leonard Bernstein, with words by […]
POSTED: 05/12/14 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WREN — Wrenway Park’s Wiffleball Warehouse, in association with Bill Miller’s Auto Sales in Decatur, Ind., is proud to present the second annual WrenStock Music Festival. This year’s event will be held Saturday, June 14, rain or shine. The first band will begin at 4 p.m., with the gates opening at 3 […]
POSTED: 05/12/14 at 6:31 am. FILED UNDER: News