On Thursday, March 24, the Lincolnview FFA Chapter hosted “Ag in the Classroom” day, sponsored by the Van Wert Farm Bureau. There were tractors and a combine, along with pigs, a calf, chickens, goats, and a horse to help teach second grade students about Ag safety. FFA members also taught students about food sources and […]
POSTED: 04/06/16 at 2:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Hope Wallace Sunday at is the last day to catch our Paws de résistance exhibit. After that, these intimate and charming representations of our critter friends will be gone …furever. Do you have your work ready? Are you ready to join the conversation with your art; either pro, con or neutral art about wind […]
POSTED: 04/06/16 at 1:53 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Ryan Spray and Jill Spray to Michael L. Heffner and Melissa L. Heffner, lot 102-3, portion of lot 102-4, Van Wert subdivision. Jan Fokker and Wubbegiena Fokker to Jacob J. Schwartz and Joe LD Schwartz, portion of section 31, Harrison Township. Kevin B. Fletcher and Christine K. Fletcher to Bradley D. Brenneman and Brittany P. […]
POSTED: 04/06/16 at 1:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
VW independent/submitted information Five area boys have been selected for the 2016 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Breanne Sudduth and Anthony Adams, co-chairs of the Van Wert Service Club’s selection committee. The awards banquet is to be held on Tuesday, April 19. The program provides cash awards to Van Wert County high school […]
POSTED: 04/06/16 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Quality Painting and Roofing will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community, access includes swimming, a floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which was new last year. New in 2016 are water cannons at […]
POSTED: 04/06/16 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to keep their eyes and focus on the roadway while driving. Last year, 13,261 crashes in Ohio had a reported distraction, including 39 fatal crashes. From 2014 to 2015, the number of […]
POSTED: 04/06/16 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Brumback Library joins libraries in schools, campuses, and communities throughout the United States as they celebrate the dynamic changes that are taking place in today’s libraries. During National Library Week, April 11-16, the changing role of libraries, librarians, and library workers will be highlighted. Libraries of all types are evolving to meet […]
POSTED: 04/06/16 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent news According to Van Wert County Elections Director Linda Stutz, County Prosecutor Charles Kennedy has indicated he will not request a recount in his primary election loss to challenger Eva Yarger in March. Yarger won by 61 votes, 3,402-3,341, in results officially certified by the County Board of Elections on March 31.
POSTED: 04/06/16 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
I have so many things swirling in my head as I sit down to write today’s column. Many times I have a main theme, but today, you will get bits and pieces. First of all, it’s a cool thing when you go to the movie theater to see a newly released film and see not one, […]
POSTED: 04/06/16 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports The Van Wert Cougar boys’ tennis team won its opening match against Western Buckeye League foe Elida 5-0 on Monday. Match scores are as follows: No. 1 singles – Brandon Amstutz (VW) def. Drew Sarno (E) 6-0, 6-1. No. 2 singles – Nick Etter (VW) def. Andrew Line (E) 6-0, 6-0. No. […]
POSTED: 04/05/16 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports