During the ninth annual Van Wert Rib Fest this past weekend, United Way of Van Wert County held its “When Pigs Fly” event. Board members Jessica Hardesty and Kirk Lichtensteiger (shown above with United Way Board member Marie Bennett (holding daughter dropped 500 plastic pigs over the fairgrounds, with the help of Ron Dull’s Star […]
POSTED: 08/11/15 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Outdoorsmen information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a Ladies Day at the Range on Saturday, August 22. This event is for women who are looking for a chance to get instruction in the use of firearms. The class focuses on firearm usage, firearm safety and how much fun shooting […]
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Wren Homecoming information WREN — The time has once again arrived for Wren Homecoming festivities and, with it, the Wren Homecoming Parade. The parade will take place Saturday, August 22, at 4 p.m. sharp. Spots are still available, and organizers would love to have everyone join them who would like to — whether to be […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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