By Hope Wallace Not only does the Wassenberg Art Center celebrate local and regional art it brings to the Van Wert area national level exhibitions often involving artists and craftsmen from around the globe. Exhibits are free and so are the receptions. This mean you can come look at cool stuff, eat, listen to great […]
POSTED: 01/14/15 at 1:41 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
H & M One Sandblasting LLC to Robert Moser, portion of section 14, Pleasant Township. Patrick A. Miller and Amy J. Miller to US 224 LLC, portion of section 29, Jackson Township. William J. Knoll and Lisa M. Knoll to Amanda L. Welker, inlot 2851, Van Wert. Bendele Living Trust to Katie Grothouse, portion of […]
POSTED: 01/14/15 at 1:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education held its reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, while also hearing a presentation on the Van Wert Early Childhood Center and approving a motion to seek bids for two new school buses during its regular January meeting held later last night. Debby Compton was chosen as the […]
POSTED: 01/14/15 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Celina native Caitlin Jones was introduced as the new program manager for the Van Wert City-Ohio State University Extension Economic Development Office. According to City Economic Development Director Cindy Leis, Jones will handle various office functions, including management of the city revolving loan fund operations. Jones is a graduate of Celina High School who earned a […]
POSTED: 01/14/15 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Main Street Van Wert information Area residents’ next visit downtown might be a little bit sweeter. The Main Street Van Wert Merchant Committee has announced a Downtown Chocolate Walk that will take place Friday evening, February 6. Participating businesses will be open for the event from 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $15 each or $25 for […]
POSTED: 01/14/15 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Putt Around Van Wert, an indoor Putt Putt Golf tournament, will take place on Saturday, January 31, with four-player teams competing for cash prizes for first-, second- and third-place finishes. Players travel to nine Van Wert businesses to play one hole of Putt Putt Golf at each location. Participating businesses and organizations […]
POSTED: 01/14/15 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Cohen Christopher Smith, 5, died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Bryce A. and Wendy N. (Baker) Smith, who both survive. He loved music, and the many sounds that animals made. He loved to laugh and was just an […]
POSTED: 01/14/15 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Marilyn Kay Routt, 59, of Cavett, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born May 22, 1955, in St. Marys, the daughter of John and Opal (Dunlap) Kingen, who both preceded her in death. She is survived her husband, Steven; sons Doug (Pamela) […]
POSTED: 01/13/15 at 11:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The first meeting of the new year for Van Wert City Council was a brief one, as city officials rushed home to watch the Ohio State-Oregon national championship game later that night. During the meeting, Council approved enabling legislation to move forward with Phase 2 of the West Main Street reconstruction project […]
POSTED: 01/13/15 at 9:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
In addition to Paul Oechsle being inducted into the Ohio Fair Hall of Fame, the Van Wert County Agricultural Society (Fair Board) also was honored for having one of the best fair book covers of the year in 2014. Here, 2015 Fair Board President Dave Evans accepts the award for second place for medium size […]
POSTED: 01/13/15 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: News