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
Van Wert County Fair information It’s nearly that time again! In 2015, the 159th Van Wert County Fair kicks off with a soft opening (no gate admission) on Tuesday night, September 1, with a concert featuring the Charlie Daniels Band and opening act local favorite Nashville Crush. Throughout August, watch for announcements and details on all […]
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A nice crowd (above) was on hand at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Friday for the start of the 2015 Van Wert Rib Fest. People had lots of food items to choose from, as well as entertainment that included local band Section Ate (below). (photos by Beth Marchek for the VW independent)
POSTED: 08/08/15 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that Ohio public entities have two additional weeks to submit claims for funding available through the Attorney General’s $11.5 million settlement with Cargill and Morton Salt over past rock salt prices. The deadline to submit a claim was Friday and now will be […]
POSTED: 08/08/15 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Civic Theatre information At last, a Michael Parker farce returns to the Van Wert Civic Theatre stage! Audiences will surely remember previous Michael Parker shows, including Hotbed Hotel, The Amorous Ambassador and Sin, Sex and the CIA. Parker has a unique talent for creating memorable characters that leave audiences aching with laughter. Open […]
POSTED: 08/08/15 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
Niswonger PAC information Due to a scheduling problem, the Air Supply concert that is part of the 2015-16 season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio, has been rescheduled from Saturday, February 13, to Saturday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m. The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is located at 10700 Ohio 118 in Van […]
POSTED: 08/08/15 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
Van Wert City Schools information The Van Wert City Board of Education will be meeting in special session Monday, August 10, at 7:30 a.m. in the S.F. Goedde Building, 205 W. Crawford St. in Van Wert. The purpose of the meeting will be to act upon the superintendent’s recommendation for high school principal.
POSTED: 08/08/15 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Dorothea June Tozzer Baker, 81, of Van Wert, died at 12:03 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born June 25, 1934, in Van Wert, the daughter of Wade W. and Mildred (Schlossberg) Tozzer, who both preceded her in death. On October 27, 1951, she married C. […]
POSTED: 08/07/15 at 9:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries