Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified the petition for the proposed Cannabis Control Amendment to the Ohio Constitution. On June 8, the Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled “Cannabis Control Amendment,” from the group Ohioans to End Prohibition. The submission was certified today as containing […]
POSTED: 06/18/15 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage opened the doors on Wednesday to new students for the coming year with its new Summerfest program, which allowed students and their parents to tour the facility, meet instructors and have some ice cream while doing so. Here, Vantage staff and new students interact during the event. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/18/15 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture information REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture will begin aerial treatments designed to disrupt gypsy moth mating on 13,275 acres in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam and Wyandot counties. To help protect Ohio’s diverse habitat, the Ohio Department of Agriculture operates multiple programs aimed at managing the gypsy moth […]
POSTED: 06/18/15 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Haviland Drainage 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 the YMCA website at www.vwymca.org. Shown above […]
POSTED: 06/18/15 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gloria Anne Harrell Evans Mollenkopf was born September 10, 1934, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Ishmael and Irene (Roy) Evans, who both preceded her in death. She was raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and graduated from North Side High School with honors in business. Over the span of her life, Gloria worked as an administrative […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 8:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
William A. Lee of Van Wert died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born June 28, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Rita (Mahlan) Lee, who both preceded him in death. On October 10, 1970, he married Martha (Bender) Lee, who also […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 4:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information Things were a-hoppin’ at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds Rabbit Barn on Saturday during the annual Youth Fun Rabbit Show. Youth from all over the region were invited to participate at the show to warm up their skills for upcoming county fair rabbit shows. Five judges worked with the young people on showing rabbits and showmanship. […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 2:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Richard I. “Dick” Fackler, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at his home. He was born in Van Wert County, the son of Leo and Marie Fackler, who both preceded him in death. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Haines City, Florida, where he had a winter home for the […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Photography Club’s topic of discussion last Thursday was “Low Light Photography”. Various members brought some of their pictures on thumb drives, which stimulated comments and observations about the pictures and the subject in general. Mike Taylor had a unique shot taken inside a barn that had fallen into disrepair. The […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 1:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace You don’t have to travel to a large city to see great art or hear great music. Our 59th Annual June Art Exhibit opened this Saturday, June 13 with a free, public opening reception and enjoyed a very large turnout. Regional art shows such as this are a great way to purchase […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 1:35 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?