Off Stage Productions information Off Stage Productions, a community theatre company providing quality and affordable dinner theatre, proudly announces open auditions for its fall production Murder Inn, a murder-mystery written by Howard Voland and Keith McGregor and directed by Dan Bulau. Open auditions are set for Sunday, August 2, and Tuesday, August 4, at 7 […]
POSTED: 07/13/15 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
One of the features of the Eats on the Street/Art from the Fort event held over the weekend was the Duck Derpy, where 1,400 ducks were dumped into Town Creek (above), with the winners earning cash prizes. First prize of $1,000 went to Laura Ditto, while Teresa Robideau earned a second prize of $400 and […]
POSTED: 07/13/15 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wren Rib Cook-off information WREN — Wren Homecoming Rib Cook-off is coming again in August. The 12th annual Wren Rib Roast Cook-off will be held on Saturday, August 22, during Wren Homecoming festivities. This year’s theme will be based on the legendary Star Wars films. Contestants will need to provide any equipment necessary. Western-style pork […]
POSTED: 07/13/15 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Middle Point Lions Club information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club is preparing for its annual Benefit Auction And Ice Cream Social. The event will be held Friday, July 31, at the Middle Point Community Building. The auction will start at 6 p.m. and food will be served starting at 5 that evening. […]
POSTED: 07/13/15 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Council on Rural Services information Summer is half over and school is coming soon! The Kids Learning Place – Head Start program in Van Wert County is currently seeking 3- and 4-year-old preschool children for the 2015-16 school year. The school readiness program is open at no cost for income eligible families. Head Start also […]
POSTED: 07/13/15 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert Marlins information WAPAKONETA — On July 10-11 the YMCA Marlins traveled to Wapakoneta, joining over 600 swimmers to compete in the 33rd annual Western Ohio Aquatic League (WOAL) championships. After finishing the short regular season at 2-5, the Marlins placed seventh in the eight-team championship meet. Wapakoneta won the championship for the second […]
POSTED: 07/13/15 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Local fisherman Jim Hall caught this monster catfish at the Van Wert Reservoir late last week. The big cat weighed 57 pounds and was 45 inches long. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 07/13/15 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Area Community Concert Band entertained a nice crowd in Fountain Park on Friday night with a variety of music. Local musician Glen Poling also performed on guitar with the band. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/11/15 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Health information COLUMBUS — Ohio is experiencing a rise in mosquitoes this summer due to heavy rains. Mosquito pools from five local health jurisdictions across the state have tested positive thus far for the West Nile virus (WNV). To date, no human cases of West Nile virus have been reported; for 2014, […]
POSTED: 07/11/15 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Callers purporting to be from “the Van Wert radio stations” have reportedly been dialing Van Wert businesses attempting to sell high-priced “safety” ad campaigns. “These so-called campaigns are priced astronomically higher than any advertising spots we’ve ever sold, or ever will,” said Chris Roberts, owner of WERT AM 1220 and WKSD 99.7 […]