The 39th edition of Old Fashioned Farmers Days got off to a sunny start on Thursday. Above, tractors are lined up on the grounds of the Van Wert Count Fairgrounds, while a car show is shown below. (photos by Beth Marchek and Jan Dunlap for the Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/03/15 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/VW EMA information What began as a nice start to spring for area farmers has turned into a complete disaster, with substantial loss of crops across the county, said Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy. Flooding rains throughout the month of June has caused thousands of acres across the county to remain […]
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Lee’s Ace Hardware will be sponsoring a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach and the 3,600 square-foot splash pad, which is new in 2015. To learn more, visit www.vwymca.org. Here, Brian Mercer […]
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VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Senators Keith Faber and Cliff Hite recently recognized the YWCA of Van Wert County on the 20thanniversary of the YWCA Summer Food Program. This accolade credits the organization for 19 outstanding and successful years of service to the Van Wert community. The YWCA has expanded the Summer Food Program […]
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Wrenway Park information WREN — Wrenway Park, in association with Bill Miller’s Auto Sales in Decatur, Indiana, are hosting the third annual WrenStock Music Festival on Saturday, September 12. Tickets are available now at Bill Miller’s Auto Sales, the Wren Restaurant or from any Wiffleball Committee member and are $10 for advance purchase or $15 […]
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Tina Josephine Mayes, 46, of Van Wert, died at 3:33 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born October 30, 1968, in Paulding, the daughter of Donald Dodson Jr., who preceded her in death, and Kay (Glass) Dodson, who survives in Defiance. She married Thomas Sterling Mayes, […]
POSTED: 07/02/15 at 9:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Helen Richardson, 90, of Van Wert, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center of Convoy. She was born June 11, 1925, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Nagy) Luliak, who both preceded her in death. She married George F. Richardson, who also preceded her in death. […]
POSTED: 07/02/15 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Ali Gemmer At Grace Bible Church from 4-5 p.m. on June 29, 4-H Clever Clovers had their ninth meeting. The members split off into groups according to their 4-H books and finished up demonstrations. Then Erin Richardson called the meeting to order. A piece of paper was passed around for attendance and Catherine Kopack […]
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By Ali Gemmer Before Clever Clovers 4-H club had their eighth meeting, they participated in a service project as a change of the original plan. The service project took place at the YWCA on June 15 from 9-10:30 a.m. Members moved rocks and soil to give space for planting around the House and the front […]
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By Rex Dolby It’s not too early to be thinking about your photography entries for this year’s VW County Fair Photo Exhibit. Entry forms must be turned into the Fair Board Office no later than noon on Aug. 15. According to Department Q-1600–Photography rules, Division 1601 is the Senior Division for Color and 1602 is Black/White […]
POSTED: 07/02/15 at 12:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News