Satisfying an NPAC audience Running a performing arts center is a job I feel blessed to have. I have always said, what better job someone can have than to be involved in music and, through it, bring joy to so many people? Music has been a part of my life for so many years […]
POSTED: 05/06/15 at 12:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert City Schools information Van Wert City Schools will be offering a free developmental screening to children ages 3-5 who reside in the school district. The screening will be held Thursday, May 14, from noon to 6:30 p.m., and on Friday, May 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Van Wert Early Childhood Center, 1120 […]
POSTED: 05/05/15 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 05/05/15 at 7:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Today is officially Primary Election Day, with a number of Republicans competing for seats in Van Wert’s city government. Today’s results will decide who will represent the Republican party in the November general election. In most cases, with no Democrats running, that means the person elected today will take office in January. […]
POSTED: 05/04/15 at 10:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor There are three separate contests for the Republican nomination for seats on Van Wert City Council. Positions being contested include Council president, Fourth Ward and the three at-large Council seats. Unopposed are First Ward Councilman John Marshall and Second Ward Councilman Joi Mergy, along with Ken Markward, who is running for the […]
POSTED: 05/04/15 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 7.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.43 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.62 […]
POSTED: 05/04/15 at 10:48 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Due to training, the Van Wert County Veterans Service Office will be closed this Friday, May 8, and will reopen Monday, May 11, with normal hours.
POSTED: 05/04/15 at 10:47 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School graduate, athlete and professional marathon runner Craig Leon spoke to fourth- and fifth-graders at Van Wert Elementary School about how persistence and perseverance have been the push behind his over 100 races and eight marathons thus far. He also spoke of striving to meet goals and reaching for that dream. Leon spoke of learning […]
POSTED: 05/04/15 at 10:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Jayne E. Custer, 92, of Rockford, died at 11:54 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Geneva, Indiana, surrounded by her family. She was born January 31, 1923, in Van Wert, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann (Davies) Jones, who both preceded her in death. On December 5, 1948, she married James Oscar Custer, who […]
POSTED: 05/04/15 at 6:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert boys’ tennis team was second at the Elida Duals Tennis Tournament this past Saturday. Brandon Amstutz (above, with his trophy) took home the No. 1 singles tournament championship for the Cougars. The VWHS tennis team has an important week coming up as it travels to Lima Central Catholic today and will play […]
POSTED: 05/04/15 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports