DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education heard a presentation on the district and building leadership teams and also appointed staff members to those teams during its August meeting held Wednesday in the First Federal Lecture Hall. Superintendent Ken Amstutz, Administrative Assistant Bill Clifton and Assistant Van Wert Middle School Principal Darla […]
POSTED: 08/20/15 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Venedocia man who was sent to prison after admitting he violated his probation was one of seven people who appeared for hearings Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Randal Michaelson, 26, admitted to violating his probation by being terminated unsuccessfully from the Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habilitation (WORTH) […]
POSTED: 08/20/15 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Pleasant Shores information Pleasant Shores hosted the Ohio State Water Ski Championships on July 25-26. This event brought in skiers from all over the state to decide the best in Ohio and determine eligibility for the Midwest Regional tournament in Chicago, Illinois. Thanks to the many local sponsors, the tournament was a huge success. All […]
POSTED: 08/20/15 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ golf information HAVILAND — The Wayne Trace Lady Linksters hosted Lincolnview and Lima Shawnee at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Payne. With storm clouds looming, Raider Coach Al Welch hurried the tri-match along and, eventually, the teams played with nary a raindrop or threat not to complete the match. The Lady Lancers […]
POSTED: 08/20/15 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
MP Ballpark information MIDDLE POINT — Middle Point Ballpark will be hosting a coed 6’s sand volleyball league this fall! The league will be on Thursday evenings, beginning September 10 and ending October 15. Cost of the league will be $60 a team. Basic power rules will apply. Champions will receive t-shirts! Contact Ryanne Bollenbacher […]
POSTED: 08/20/15 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information A traveling veterans outreach service called Mobile Service Office (MSO) Program is being offered by the Disabled American Veterans, a nonprofit service organization. It will be in Van Wert on Monday, August. 24, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in the banquet hall of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803, 111 N. Shannon St. […]
POSTED: 08/20/15 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Rex Dolby Van Wert Area Photography Club members and guests gathered Thursday, Aug. 13, to view a variety of photos they had taken of recent events around Van Wert. Each person was invited to bring their three best shots of each event on a flash drive for projection and discussion. Subjects included: The Downtown […]
POSTED: 08/19/15 at 1:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
The Robert Millard-Mendez exhibit runs through Sept. 27 so if you didn’t get a chance to visit us during the opening stop on up. From an early age, Mendez was enthralled with mechanics and motion and with over 400 exhibitions across the U.S., this artist is growing a large following. A professor in the Department […]
POSTED: 08/19/15 at 1:12 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent The Lincolnview Local Board of Education recognized Lancer state track participants and welcomed new staff members to the district during its August meeting on Tuesday. Track Coach Matt Langdon was recognized, along with high school track athletes, for their outstanding performances during the 2015 state championship meet. The four 4×800-meter relay members, […]
POSTED: 08/19/15 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC information The Niswonger Performing Art Center of Northwest Ohio (NPAC) is releasing something for everyone this week. Together with Season Sponsors StateWide Ford Lincoln and Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, the Niswonger releases three events that should keep the box office hopping. Jeffery-Mohr Family Dentistry Inc. presents a longtime family favorite, “VeggieTales Live!” […]
POSTED: 08/19/15 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News