Van Wert SWCD information The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District has begun taking orders for tree seedlings. The seedlings are available in packets of ten at a minimal cost. Orders will be accepted until March 13. The following seedling species are available: American Arborvitae, Austrian Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar, Eastern […]
POSTED: 01/07/15 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
A crew from the WBGU PBS television show, “Scenic Stops” recently filmed a segment at the Central Insurance Companies’ Fire Museum. Each week, the program highlights a different “scenic stop” in northwest Ohio. Here, Central President Bill Purmort is interviewed for the segment on the museum, which was started by his father, F.W. Purmort Jr., […]
POSTED: 01/07/15 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW City Economic Development information The next workshop as part of the Business Plan Challenge series will be held at the local Wright State-Lake Campus Business Enterprise Center (BEC) office, 147 E. Main St., Suite C, on Thursday, January 8, from 6-9 p.m. Participants whose intention is to be part of the Business Plan Challenge […]
United Way of VW County information A retirement party for United Way of Van Wert County Executive Director Deb Russell has been scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Friday, January 9, in the meeting room of Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Drive in Van Wert. The event will honor Russell for her 22 years of service to […]
POSTED: 01/07/15 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
This weekend is a busy one at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center and for high school honor musicians throughout the district. OMEA (Ohio Music Educators Association) District III presents its showcase of outstanding musicians this Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Niswonger in Van Wert. The festival concert is open to the public for a nominal ticket […]
POSTED: 01/07/15 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Marilyn R. Baker, 87, of Van Wert, died 3:38 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 10, at Grace Bible Church in Van Wert, with the Rev. Lance Hostetler officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. Calling hours are from […]
POSTED: 01/07/15 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Paul E. LaRue, 86, of McComb, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He was born May 10, 1928, in Pleasant Township, to Mearl and Ora (Rader) LaRue, who both preceded him in death. On February 3, 1951, he married Joanne (Dunn) LaRue, who survives in McComb. […]
POSTED: 01/06/15 at 1:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 10 this morning, with schools delaying classes (all are in session) and several inches of snow on the ground, following the first snowstorm of the new year. Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy called for 3-5 inches of snow on the ground […]
POSTED: 01/06/15 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Robotics Team recently received two donations. Eric McCracken, owner of Lee Kinstle GM Sales & Service, donated $600 to help with team costs and local competition costs. Team coach Bob Spath expressed his gratitude towards Eric and the staff at Lee Kinstle, “Eric is such a huge supporter for Van Wert […]
Buckeye Youth information Buckeye Y Youth Inc. will be hosting a Fun Day at the YWCA on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19. The event will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the YWCA, 408 E. Main St. in Van Wert. This fun “no school day” event is open to all area […]
POSTED: 01/06/15 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News