Ambrosia kicks off park concerts

The iconic rock group Ambrosia kicked off the Fountain Park Summer Music Series on Friday in front of a huge crowd that showed up in the park for the concert. The group performed a number of its biggest hits, including “How Much I Feel,” “Biggest Part of Me” and “You’re the Only Woman.” (Dave Mosier/Van […]

Peony Fest/ArtRageous begins

The Van Wert Peony Festival/ArtRageous on Main celebration began on Friday at various sites in Van Wert. Above, Queen Jubilee XL Schylar Miller (right) and First Runner-up Baylee Neate chat during the Queen’s Luncheon held Friday at DeShia. Shown below is an art booth located in Fountain Park as part of the ArtRageous on Main […]

4 railroad crossings to close next week

City of Van Wert information Four railroad crossings in Van Wert will be closed next week for reconstruction, according to Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming’s office. North Jefferson and North Wall streets will be closed at the railroad crossings from 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, until 5 p.m. Friday, June 12, for crossing work. […]

Teachers give to YWCA

Danni Chiles, program director for the Van Wert YWCA (left), receives a $1,500 donation from Jeff Hood, representing the Van Wert Federation of Teachers. The money is designated to assist the YWCA summer food program. (VWFT photo)

Rockford association’s project underway

Rockford Recreation Assoc. information ROCKFORD — The Rockford Recreation Association is currently collecting plastic caps and lids from common household containers including milk jug caps, detergent caps, hair spray caps, drink bottle caps, deodorant caps, cottage cheese lids, mayonnaise lids, peanut butter lids, cool whip lids, coffee can lids, etc. A collection goal of 800 […]

Margaret Ann Tangeman

Margaret Ann Tangeman, 87, of Van Wert, died at 8:58 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born May 11, 1928, in Van Wert, the daughter of Albert C. and Martha (Railing) Myers, who both preceded her in death. On December 23, 1950, she married Anthony F. […]

Vantage board reviews upcoming events

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Board of Education hired a number of Adult Education instructors and summer help and heard about two upcoming events being held at Vantage during its June meeting Thursday. Superintendent Staci Kaufman talked about Vantage’s mandated attendance and disciplinary report, noting that the school did have two bullying incidents, and a dating […]

Stakeholders Summit follow-up planned

VW independent/submitted information The second phase of a Stakeholders Summit event held at Wassenberg Art Center back in April is coming next week. Van Wert County Economic Development Director Sarah Smith said that the two-day session, planned for Wednesday and Thursday, June 24-25, will include breakout sessions the first day and an all-day final “planning […]

Patrol post commander addresses ACDA

Ohio State Highway Patrol information Motorists that don’t leave enough space between vehicles cause far too many crashes in Ohio each year. This violation, known as following too close or failing to maintain an assured clear distance ahead (ACDA), was the most frequent cause of crashes overall in Ohio in 2014. In total, 67,886 crashes […]

June Art Exhibit reception date released

Wassenberg Art Center information Wassenberg Art Center will be holding the opening reception for the 59th annual June Art Exhibit from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the art center, 214 S. Washington St. in Van Wert. The regional/national juried art exhibit is open to amateur and professional artists 18 and older and draws artists […]