US Bank recently renewed its support of Main Street Van Wert through a contribution to the downtown development non-profit. Centered in the photo is Josh Gillespie, branch manager of US Bank, presenting a check for $500 to MSVW Program Manager Adam Ries. US Bank understands how an active and vibrant downtown is such a vital […]
POSTED: 05/27/15 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Gasoline prices were still rising last week, but that trend should start to reverse itself, according to the latest gas price analysis. Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 11.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.70 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas […]
POSTED: 05/27/15 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, announces the winners of the 2014-2015 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This fraternal year, the theme for the contest was “What does the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ Mean to Me?” The students competed in divisions, by age group. […]
POSTED: 05/27/15 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Parks Dept. information The Van Wert Parks Department and Van Wert Master Gardner’s would like to announce that this summer it would be offering educational programs at the Smiley Park Children’s Garden. All programs are free, but those wanting to participate are asked to register by calling the Park Office at 419.238.9121. Each session […]
POSTED: 05/27/15 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Cooper Farms will be sponsoring two $1 days 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 website at www.vwymca.org. Shown are […]
POSTED: 05/27/15 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Outdoorsmen Assoc. information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association is having a D-Day Commemorative Rifle Match to remember America’s heroes, both past and present, on Saturday, June 6. Any military rifle, past or present from any country is allowed. The clinic begins at 9:30 a.m. and the match at 10 […]
POSTED: 05/27/15 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Both Van Wert City and Lincolnview Local boards of education have scheduled special meetings to take care of unfinished business. Van Wert City Board of Education will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31 — immediately prior to graduation ceremonies in the high school gymnasium — to take action on several items. […]
POSTED: 05/27/15 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
After nearly seven months of meeting, discussing, planning and eventually agreeing with agents and performers, we have a full season ready to be announced to the public. It will happen on June 10 in the First Federal Lecture Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. A noon luncheon will be followed by […]
POSTED: 05/27/15 at 5:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Dores Turner Hart, 91, a longtime resident of Van Wert, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert following a brief illness. She was born in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Toby L. and Berneice (Adkins) Turner, who both preceded her in death. […]
POSTED: 05/26/15 at 4:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Shown are scenes from the Memorial Day service conducted at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert on Monday. (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 05/26/15 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News