Renowned pianist Leon Bates (above) brought his artistry and power to the stage of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Sunday afternoon for a concert on the NPAC’s Baldwin concert grand piano that included the works of Sergei Rachmaninoff and Robert Schumann. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 03/23/15 at 12:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Lincolnview Theatre Department proudly announces it is presenting Tarzan®, The Musical. Based on Disney’s epic, animated, musical stage adventure and Edgar Rice Burroughs novel Tarzan of the Apes, the show is a favorite for all ages. The musical features the heart pumping and beautiful music of Phil Collins, including the Academy Award-winning […]
POSTED: 03/23/15 at 12:32 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW County Board of Elections information The Van Wert County Board of Elections has announced that the close of registration for the May 5, 2015 Primary/Special Election is 9 p.m. Monday, April 6. The Board office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. that day. Anyone not currently registered in Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 03/23/15 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Steve E. Baker, 61, of Rockford, died at 10:18 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born November 14, 1953, the son of Walter Eugene “Gene” Baker, who preceded him in death, and Meta Pearl (Whitehead) Baker, who survives in Celina. On November 3, 1973, he married […]
POSTED: 03/21/15 at 6:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ohio State Highway Patrol information PAYNE — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 7:11 a.m. Saturday on Ohio 49 north of County Road 94, in Paulding County, one mile north of Payne. A 2000 Toyota 4-Runner driven by Ismael Castillo Cano, […]
POSTED: 03/21/15 at 2:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Central Insurance Companies information The Central Insurance Companies has announced the promotion of Ben Faurote, J.D., to vice president of human resources & facilities, effective March 13. As vice president of human resources, Faurote holds the overall accountability for the Human Resources, Training and Education, and Facilities departments. This includes responsibilities of employment, employee benefits, […]
POSTED: 03/21/15 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Alexander & Bebout Inc., a general contractor in Van Wert, has been recognized as a High Performance Builder by Butler Manufacturing™, which provides design-build construction solutions and innovative building technology to the nonresidential market. This designation is awarded to Butler Builder® dealers that meet or exceed annual territory sales […]
POSTED: 03/21/15 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent/ODJFS information Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in February 2015, unchanged from January 2015. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 3,300 over the month, from a revised 5,383,900 in January to 5,387,200 in February. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in February was 291,000, down 2,000 from 293,000 in January. The number of […]
POSTED: 03/21/15 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — As spring officially begins, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to be wary of solicitors who offer roofing, driveway paving, or tree trimming services and demand upfront payment. “Spring is a good time to make home repairs, but it’s also a time to watch for scams,” Attorney […]
POSTED: 03/21/15 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Salvation Army has received a $2,500 donation from Van Wert County farmer Ron Schumm and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donation will help the organization continue its Comprehensive and Emergency Services Program. This program aids county families with the costs of food, clothing, utilities, rent and […]
POSTED: 03/21/15 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News