By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Area Photography Club’s next scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m., at 114 S. Race St., next to the Van Wert Civic Theatre facility. The club greatly appreciates the meeting place provided by the Civic Theatre organization. A controversy concerning a couple of points in the new […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 1:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Katie Gamble On March 15, the Shooting Stars 4-H club had their monthly meeting at Wee Care Day Care from 1:30-3:00 pm. There were 11 members, one guest and two advisors present. Anna Reichert took roll call. Anna Reichert led both the 4-H Pledge and The Pledge of Allegiance. Unfinished Business: Decide on a […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 1:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
By Ali Gemmer The Clever Clovers had their third meeting on March 16 at Grace Bible Church from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The meeting began with a group activity and was then called to order by Erin Richardson. Caroline Kopack led the 4-H pledge and Erin Richardson, substituting for Erin Gemmer, gave the Treasure’s Report. At the […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 1:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Edith M. Campton died Sunday, March 29, 2015, in Denver, Colorado. She was born February 1, 1917, in Van Wert, the daughter of LeRoy and Arthelia (McClain) McGowen, who both preceded her in death. On November 23, 1938, she married Howard Campton, who preceded her in death. On August 2, 1990, she married Marvin Meier, […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 1:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By V.Callow The Crestview Knights are building momentum into spring events. Due to the weather the girls’ track meet at Versailles this past weekend was cancelled. Despite the cancellation last weekend, the boys’ are up for their shot at the competition this weekend. The meet will begin bright and early at 9 a.m. Fans are […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
Come to the elementary carnival April 10 for a chance to win these beautiful afghans! The alphabet block baby blanket and Lancer colored afghan were crocheted and donated by Pam Eversole, grandmother of sixth grader Madyson Glossett and third grader Grant Glossett. Proceeds from the afghan sale will go to the Rachel’s Challenge group. They […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 1:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Hope Wallace Those first warm days of spring are intoxicating. I want to play outside all day long, everyone is restless for the warm sun on skin feeling. This also brings the anticipation of our landscape work beginning soon! The oasis of the Wassenberg is about to expand to our out-of-doors very soon, and […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 12:41 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor YMCA Camp Clay Director Clint Myers, who has been looking for a way to provide a great experience for everyone who comes to the Camp Clay Aqua Park, said the new splash pad now being constructed at the park is just what he was looking for. Ground was broken on the project, […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy will be more than doubling its space with its purchase of the former Dilly Door building at 1034 Westwood Drive, and the city’s Revolving Loan Fund is helping fund the purchase. Rob Welch, owner of Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy, signed papers Tuesday for a $100,000 loan, the maximum […]
VW Board of Elections information The Van Wert County Board of Elections announces that early voting for the May 5 primary/special election will begin in the elections office at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 7. Voting hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 7-May 4. There will be Saturday hours from […]
POSTED: 04/01/15 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News