Van Wert City Schools information LifeLinks Community School students may pick up schedules on Tuesday, August 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first day of school for the 2015-16 school year will be Wednesday, August 19, at 8:15 a.m.
POSTED: 08/11/15 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Several hundred area residents were treated to a free concert performed by the Harmonie Municipale Dudelange wind orchestra from the European country of Luxembourg. The orchestra, which features a variety of wind instruments, performed a program that included classical selections, as well as popular musical numbers. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 08/10/15 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Internal Revenue Service information WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the emergence of new variations of widespread tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service has issued another warning to taxpayers to remain on high alert and protect themselves against the ever-evolving array of deceitful tactics scammers use to trick people. These schemes — which can occur over the […]
POSTED: 08/10/15 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wren Homecoming information WREN — The Wren Homecoming Wiffleball Tournament schedule has been released. The celebration runs from Thursday, August 20, through Saturday, August 22. The festival begins with the food shack opening and Worship Night at Moser Park on Thursday, while the Junior Wiffleball tournament starts at Wren Ballpark. Friday night, August 21, will […]
POSTED: 08/10/15 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol information BRYAN — The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred shortly after midnight Sunday on U.S. 6, east of County Road 16, near the city of Bryan in Williams County. A 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Solomon H. Meade, 37, of […]
POSTED: 08/10/15 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview Athletic Dept. information CONVOY — The Crestview Athletic Department will conduct its annual Meet the Team night today at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. All student-athletes in grades 7-12 and their parents are to attend. Meet the Team night gives the Crestview community the first opportunity to get a look at the […]
POSTED: 08/10/15 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Deanna Kay Gipe, 78, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was born July 9, 1937, in Union Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of James Bertrand and Kathryn (Thomas) Dougal, who both preceded her in death. Deanna graduated from Convoy-Union School in Van Wert County in 1955. She graduated from Fort […]
POSTED: 08/09/15 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
On Friday, Crestview star athlete Mackenzie Riggenbach signed an official letter of intent to play softball at Ohio Northern University. Riggenbach, an outstanding three-sport athlete at Crestview, will be majoring in psychology and pre-med. During her tenure at Crestview, Mackenzie earned 11 of 12 possible varsity letters. Shown is Riggenbach with her father, Sheriff Tom […]
POSTED: 08/08/15 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VWHS golf information The Van Wert Cougar golf team hosted the Bryan Golden Bears at Willow Bend Country Club on Friday, losing to the Golden Bears 185-207. Match Medalist honors were shared by the point men from both teams. Cougar Jared Hernandez and Jaret Miller of the Golden Bears each recorded a 40 on the […]
POSTED: 08/08/15 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Fountain Park Summer Music Series ended with a flourish as Your Generation in Concert: The Music of Fifty Amp Fuse, played, sang and danced in the park band shell for a large crowd of music lovers on Friday night. The group wowed the audience with a wide selection of music, as well as some […]
POSTED: 08/08/15 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News