By Hope Wallace One only has to type the words arts and economy in a search engine to find lead after lead of how the arts continue to do their part in maintaining and increasing economic impact in their respective communities. Live, Work, Create located in Toledo is one such example. Working under the Arts […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 1:00 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
On Dec. 12, 2014, two Lincolnview second grade students had the privilege of singing with Kenny Rogers at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. Emma Bowersock and Kreston Tow were selected through an audition process and were two of five children selected. Additionally, Lincolnview’s own Jennifer Slusher was included as the children’s musical […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 12:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
Barbara Wagner to Kimberly Kay Wagner, inot 374, portion of inlot 375, Convoy. Sandy K. Eversole and Sandra K. Eversole to Karen L. reinhart, portion of inlots 35, 1396, 1397, Van Wert. Donna M. Etzler to Straley Realty Auctioneers Inc., portion of inlot 2842, Van Wert. Estate of Pauline M. Etzler to Straley Realty Auctioneers […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 12:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert Elks Hoop Shoot information Cali Gregory took second place in the regional Elks Hoop Shoot contest at Angola (Indiana) High School for the 8-9 year old division. Representing Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 as Ohio Hoop Shoot champion, Gregory competed against the state champions from Michigan and Indiana to decide who would compete […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/ODJFS information After increases in unemployment in January, area counties all showed a significant decrease in their jobless rates for the month of February, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. In Van Wert County, the unemployment rate fell six-tenths of a percent, from 5.2 percent in […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of VW information The United Way 2014-15 campaign is winding down and has not yet reached its $600,000 goal. 2014-15 Campaign Chair Scott Mull would like to announce the last planned event to help United Way reach that campaign goal. The event is called “Fiesta Friday” and will be held at Willow Bend […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of Van Wert County recently held its first Board of Trustees meeting for the year. New members who will be volunteering their leadership for three years are Alyssa Putman, Marie Bennett, Maria Grothause, Mark Verville, Scott White, Jessica Pannkuk and Kim Bruns. United Way of Van Wert is a non-profit organization that gives […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announces that Ohioans with concealed carry permits would be able to use those permits in five additional states. Pursuant to changes adopted in House Bill 234 of the 130th General Assembly, Ohio now has concealed carry permit reciprocity with Colorado, Georgia, New Hampshire, Texas, […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Leland Smith Insurance Services will be sponsoring a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community, access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which is new in 2015. To learn more, visit the YMCA’s website at www.vwymca.org. […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Ohio) has reintroduced legislation to repeal the automatic pay adjustment for Members of Congress. “Hardworking Americans across the country continue to face tough financial decisions to make ends meet,” said Latta. “As Congress works to tackle this nation’s overwhelming debt and deficit that are burdening our future generations, members […]
POSTED: 03/25/15 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News