CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer In terms of downtown development, it’s definitely a knockout. Located at 146 E. Main St. in Van Wert, The Sweet Science Boxing Gym has quickly become a favorite spot for those looking to take out a little aggression. Owned and operated by Van Wert High School graduate Paul Barton, the gym […]
POSTED: 05/07/15 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Seven people were arraigned on indictments handed down during last Friday’s session of the Van Wert County Grand Jury, while nine others appeared on a variety of hearings Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Retired Judge Charles D. Steele heard the following arraignments: Joshua Lane, 29, of Van Wert, entered […]
POSTED: 05/07/15 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Tired of not getting results from the typical job fair? Spending all day in a busy room where it is difficult to stand out for both employers and job seekers? The Reverse Job Fair takes the typical job fair format and “reverses” it. Job ready job seekers are placed at a booth […]
VW Area Boychoir information The annual Van Wert Area Boychoir Spring Concert will be held at The Marsh Foundation Auditorium, 1229 Lincoln Highway, on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. The concert is open to the public. The Marsh Auditorium is handicap-accessible through the east side of the building. A free-will donation will be collected […]
POSTED: 05/07/15 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
First Financial Bancorp information CINCINNATI — First Financial Bancorp has announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2015. First quarter net income was $17.6 million and earnings per diluted common share was 29 cents. This compares with fourth-quarter income of $18.6 million and earnings per diluted common share of 30 cents, […]
POSTED: 05/07/15 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Barbara K. Bashore, 85, of Pickerington, and formerly of Van Wert, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. She was born March 29, 1930, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Lawrence and Edith (McClure) Kreischer, who both preceded her in death. She married Robert Bashore and […]
POSTED: 05/06/15 at 7:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ricky L. Miller, 66, of Grover Hill, died at 4:57 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born November 14, 1948, in Van Wert, the son of Samuel and Rheba (Thomas) Miller, who both preceded him in death. On October 2, 1970, he married Patricia (O’Dell) […]
POSTED: 05/06/15 at 7:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Carl R. Evans, 85, of Van Wert, died at 6:24 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born December 3, 1929, in Van Wert, the son of George and Adah (Phillips) Evans, who both preceded him in death. He married Beverly (Blue) Evans, who survives in Van […]
POSTED: 05/06/15 at 7:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Area Photography Club’s next meeting is on May 14, 7 p.m. at 114 S. Race St. The club is especially encouraging the public as well as members to attend a free presentation. Regardless of your skill level in using a camera, you are bound to gain something from this program, provided […]
POSTED: 05/06/15 at 2:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
POSTED: 05/06/15 at 2:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den