By Hope Wallace Check out Art from the Fort; our exhibit of five prominent Fort Wayne artists’ work continues through Aug. 7. Paintings, work carving and fabric collage that looks like a painting until you get closer-stuff can be made from just about anything. We are really looking forward to our next featured artist, found […]
POSTED: 07/29/15 at 1:04 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
United Way of Van Wert County information Van Wert area residents are invited to join the United Way of Van Wert County at the ninth annual Van Wert Rib Fest for its “When Pigs Fly” event. Little plastic numbered pigs will be dropped from a Van Wert Fire Department ladder truck on the fairgrounds at […]
POSTED: 07/29/15 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Business Development Corporation (BDC) has contributed to the van Wert Airport Terminal Feasibility Study Fund. The Airport Board is raising $12,000 to be used for this study, and to be proactive in determining any future expansion at the airport. Shown are (from the left) Airport Authority Board President Steve Bailey, BDC Board […]
POSTED: 07/29/15 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Health information COLUMBUS — Record rainfalls this summer have had a negative effect on Grand Lake St. Marys, as harmful algae blooms have again caused problems on the lake. Ohio public health officials have elevated a public health advisory as a result of increased levels of microcystin toxin in the 13,500-acre lake, […]
POSTED: 07/29/15 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Health Dept. information CINCINNATI — The Kroger Company is recalling Kroger Ground Cinnamon, Kroger Garlic Powder, Kroger Coarse Ground Black Pepper and Kroger Bac’n Buds sold in its retail stores, due to possible contamination from Salmonella. A sample of Kroger Garlic Powder from a store in North Augusta, South Carolina, was tested by […]
Submitted information Representatives from Bryant Heating and Cooling announced that A&A Mechanical LLC has qualified as a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer. While this is an important accomplishment for A&A Mechanical, the real news is what it means to northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana area homeowners. “Our Factory Authorized Dealers represent the highest level of customer […]
POSTED: 07/29/15 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Although the Fountain Park Summer Music Series does not have a concert in the park this Friday night, I believe we will more than make up for it on August 7 when Your Generation in Concert: Fifty Amp Fuse takes the stage. This nine-piece band is an international favorite for celebrities, festivals, corporate events, casinos […]
POSTED: 07/29/15 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor After more than a decade of relief, more than 30 frustrated Sunset Court residents were again looking for answers to flooding problems from Van Wert City Council. What has been called the wettest June since 1892, which dumped more than 20 inches of rain on the city, was blamed for flooding problems […]
POSTED: 07/28/15 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Agricultural Society members recently raised $2,000 by operating a parking lot security detail for the 2015 Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA). Funds were donated to The Van Wert County Foundation to be applied to the Future Agricultural Leader Scholarship Fund established in 2014 by the Agricultural Society. Income from the fund will provide […]
POSTED: 07/28/15 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information United Way of Van Wert County and FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities, announced that local residents saved $28,068 on prescription costs, as a result of the successful partnership between the two organizations. FamilyWize, a long-time partner of United Way, […]
POSTED: 07/28/15 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News