Another amazing year of entertainment is about to launch at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. This season boasts 26 diversely selected events that will attract nearly 35,000 patrons from the tri-state region and beyond. Season sponsors StateWide Ford Lincoln and Van Wert Federal Savings Bank are back in action supporting the continued growth of the […]
POSTED: 08/28/15 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
Ohio Dept. of Commerce information COLUMBUS — Fiscal year 2015 was another record setting year for the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds, as $76 million was returned to Ohioans. This was the second year in a row that the division topped its previous best, beating the record of $74.4 million set in fiscal […]
POSTED: 08/28/15 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview boys’ golf information HAVILAND The Lincolnview boys’ golf team won the Wayne Trace Invitational Golf Tournament for the third year in a row, shooting a 161 to beat out the host Raiders by seven strokes for the championship. Lancer golfers Joshah Rager and Derek Youtsey carded 36s and were part of a four-player tie […]
POSTED: 08/28/15 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert golf information In a battle of the felines, the Van Wert Cougar golf team took on the Kenton Wildcats at Willow Bend Country Club Thursday evening, with the Cougars losing the battle by score of 196-169. Match medalist honors went to Kenton’s Luke Nichols, who carded a 40. Runner-up medalist was Van Wert’s […]
POSTED: 08/28/15 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert girls’ tennis information KENTON — The Van Wert girls’ tennis team lost to a tough Kenton squad 4-1 during a Western Buckeye League match played at Kenton on Thursday. The only Cougar victory came at No. 3 singles, as Emma Verville defeated Abby Hartsham 5-7, 6-3, 6-3. No. 1 singles player Ali Moreland […]
POSTED: 08/28/15 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ golf information The Lincolnview girls’ golf team was ambushed by the St. Henry Redskins Thursday evening at Hickory Sticks Golf Club, but took out the Hicksville Aces in a tri-match. The Redskins came out slinging arrows, with two St. Henry girls tied for match medalist honors with great rounds of 39. Lauren Grieshop tallied […]
POSTED: 08/28/15 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Michael L. Tierney, 64, of New Haven, Indiana, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Genesis Health Care in New Haven. He was born April 9, 1951, in Van Wert, the son of Mary E. (Bates) Tierney, who survives in New Haven, and the late James Arthur Tierney. Survivors include two uncles, Ray […]
POSTED: 08/27/15 at 3:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was a busy day, with 14 people appearing on a variety of charges, including three people who received prison terms and a fourth person sent to jail Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Hector Leal, 44, of Van Wert, was given 24 months in prison on a charge of […]
POSTED: 08/27/15 at 2:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Main Street VW information Call it soapbox derby racing for adults or call it an outhouse on wheels, but now is the time to register one’s family, friends or company to participate in a fun and competitive new event this fall. The promotions committee of Main Street Van Wert is presenting Outhouse Races & Chili […]
POSTED: 08/27/15 at 2:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Commerce information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities is warning investors to be leery of investment sales pitches tied to recent stock market volatility. “Con artists often match their sales pitches to current news to promote bogus investments with promises of high returns with little to no risk,” […]
POSTED: 08/27/15 at 2:28 am. FILED UNDER: News