A nice crowd was on hand for Main Street Van Wert’s third Hidden Spaces tour of downtown buildings. The tour, which ranged from the second story of the former Van Wert Municipal Court (and U.S. Post Office before that), built in the early 1900s, to more modernized upstairs space in the Centre Court building that […]
POSTED: 05/14/16 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Through a continued partnership with United of Way of Van Wert County, Van Wert County Council on Aging is able to continue to offer transportation to those under the age of 60. According to the United Way, transportation is one of the largest growing requests it receives from those needing services. With the […]
POSTED: 05/14/16 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Isabelle Rose Markward, 86, of Delphos, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born January 7, 1930, in Putnam County, the daughter of August and Pauline C. (Flatz) Rellinger, who both preceded her in death. On November 13, 1954, she married Donald F. Markward, who survives in Delphos. […]
POSTED: 05/13/16 at 9:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
PAULDING — A Fort Wayne, Indiana, man has been indicted for the murder of Wilma A. Schwartz, according to Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers. The sheriff noted that Daniel Zerbe, 42, was indicted on one count of murder by the May 12 session of the Paulding County Grand Jury and a warrant issued for his […]
POSTED: 05/13/16 at 11:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Parks Department and Challenger Sports will be hosting a soccer camp from July 25-29 at the Rotary Athletic Complex on John Brown Road. The camp will be offered for all kids ages 3-18. Each camp will feature the 1,000 Touches curriculum, which is packed with drills and practices designed […]
POSTED: 05/13/16 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Here is a photo of the 1969 Van Wert Cougar boys’ tennis team, the last team to win a Western Buckeye League championship prior to this year’s team (note the wooden rackets). Team members include (kneeling, from the left) Andy Bailey, Greg Prill, Steve Mosier, Doug Snyder, Larry Schumm, Dave Van Doren; (standing) Coach John Lund, […]
POSTED: 05/13/16 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A recent Jeans Day at Vantage Career Center raised $334 for the Van Wert County DARE program. The money will be used for this year’s Summer DARE Camp, June 14-16. Here, Van Wert County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Biberstine and Van Wert Police Officer Greg Blackmore receive a check from Student Ambassadors Elizabeth Lammers (Lincolnview), Josiah […]
POSTED: 05/13/16 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor COLUMBUS — Seven projects totaling more than $1 million are scheduled for funding through Senate Bill 310, the Ohio capital budget bill that Ohio Governor John Kasich is expected to sign in the near future. State Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne), who voted for the legislation, said the measure, which has passed both […]
POSTED: 05/13/16 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The 2016 Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class invites the Van Wert community to participate in a service project to benefit Main Street Van Wert. The Clean and Green event is an opportunity for community members to help in the cleaning and beautification of downtown Van Wert. Projects include sweeping […]
POSTED: 05/13/16 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Dr. Roger Okuley, DDS Family Dentistry 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, zipline, paddleboats, a half-acre beach, and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which was new last year. New in 2016 are water […]
POSTED: 05/13/16 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News