DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Inmates at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility can now learn basic living and workplace skills while serving their time, thanks to a new program created by Van Wert Municipal Court intern Claire White. White, daughter of Mark and Michelle White, who developed the Back to Reality program late last year as […]
POSTED: 05/30/15 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information After listening to feedback from local communities, the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners this year created a program to demolish and clear away abandoned or “nuisance” structures. Van Wert city leaders were the first to employ the “Phoenix Initiative” to raze a property that had been abandoned and forfeited to the […]
POSTED: 05/30/15 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA staff and supporters of the splash pad project were on hand Friday (above) to cut the ribbon on the project, which was officially opened Memorial Day weekend. This year’s Van Wert Rotary Club auction in October will also provide funding for a slip-resistant border around the splash pad, as well as a stone wall […]
POSTED: 05/30/15 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Brumback Library information The Brumback Library is pleased to announce that its 100th annual Summer Reading Program will be held from Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 31. This year’s theme, entitled “Every Hero Has a Story,” will focus upon reading, library resources, and services as a pathway to fun, adventure, exploration, and discovery. A […]
POSTED: 05/30/15 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Marsh Foundation information One of the most meaningful things one can do in life to help a child is to become a foster parent. Last week, The Marsh Foundation honored several families who’ve done just that. The annual Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner was hosted by The First Church of God in Van Wert. May is […]
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Submitted information ROCKFORD — Van Wert High School student Tiffany Ricketts has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a new program sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Ricketts, of Rockford, will attend Ohio State University at Lima to major in agronomy and crop science and pursue a career as an agronomist. […]
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break-in that occurred at the Century Bar, 137 E Central Ave. in Van Wert. Sometime after midnight on May 26, someone pried open the front door to gain entry. The thief stole two moneyboxes, one red and the other black. The black money box was recovered, but an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. If […]
POSTED: 05/30/15 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
VW County Sheriff’s information MIDDLE POINT — Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach is seeking information on a break-in that occurred at Amvets Post 698 in Middle Point. Sheriff Riggenbach stated that, sometime between the hours of 10:45 p.m. Thursday, May 28, and 2 p.m. Friday, May 29, an unknown person or persons entered […]
POSTED: 05/29/15 at 11:07 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Ballpark will be hosting a coed 6 sand volleyball league this summer! The league will be on Wednesday evenings, instead of Friday evenings, beginning Wednesday, June 10. Cost to play is $90 per team and basic power rules will apply. Champions will receive t-shirts. For more information […]
POSTED: 05/29/15 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/VWHS information Van Wert High School Principal Bill Clifton has announced the 10 graduates of distinction for the Class of 2015. The group will be recognized by Superintendent Ken Amstutz at graduation exercises, to be held this Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. in the VWHS gymnasium. To be eligible for the graduate of […]
POSTED: 05/29/15 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News