Motorists who don’t yield the right-of-way to other vehicles cause far too many crashes in Ohio each year. Crashes caused by this violation, known as failure to yield, or FTY, rose in 2015; total FTY crashes increased 9 percent compared to 2014, with fatal FTY crashes up 28 percent. It’s even more troubling that these […]
POSTED: 06/09/16 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Area Photography Club will meet on Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m., at 114 S. Race St. The program that evening will feature veteran photographer Mike Taylor, who will make a formal presentation on the photography equipment needed – and how to use it — to achieve a quality photograph of the Milky Way. The public is […]
POSTED: 06/08/16 at 2:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Crestview Elementary has announced inducted students into its Red, White and Blue Clubs. These students have earned this designation based on their academic performance during the third trimester. In order to be eligible for the Blue Club, students must have earned all “A’s” on the third trimester grade card, and have missed four or fewer […]
POSTED: 06/08/16 at 1:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
By Hope Wallace Our 60th Annual June Art Exhibit will be opening this Saturday! We have great art and since we are turning 60 years old this year we are planning a great birthday party. In addition to great artwork will be featuring returning musicians T.O.E.S! (The One Eyed Show). Come jam, eat, dance and […]
POSTED: 06/08/16 at 1:30 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Estate of Arlo G. Fortney to Rosalind A. Bailey and Monte G. Fortney, portion of section 18, Tully Township. Monte G. Fortney and Rae Ann Fortney to Rosalind A. Bailey, portion of section 18, Tully Township. Rosalind A. Bailey and Larry G. Bailey to Rosalind A. Bailey and Larry G. Bailey, portion of section 18, […]
POSTED: 06/08/16 at 12:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert independent news PAULDING — A body found in the Maumee River near the Ohio-Indiana line by people canoeing in Paulding County on May 28 has been identified. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office said the body is that of Steven Pascal Oliver, 42, who was last known to reside in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Oliver […]
POSTED: 06/08/16 at 11:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The need for skilled-trades workers for available manufacturing jobs has spurred a collaborative effort by Vantage Career Center and Northwest State Community College to fill that need with local students. Vantage and Northwest State held a Manufacturing Summit on Tuesday to show off new “hybrid” programs that combine virtual and traditional education […]
POSTED: 06/08/16 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Amateur Radio club (W8FY) will be demonstrating amateur radio operations and techniques during its annual Field Day event at the Van Wert Emergency Management Agency office, 1220 Lincoln Highway. The Field Day will begin Saturday, June 25, starting at 2 p.m., and end 24 hours later at 2 p.m. […]
POSTED: 06/08/16 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Convoy Community Foundation Trustee Kristi Gamble (second from right) presents a $250 grant to the Van Wert County Historical Society to be used for Railroad Heritage Weekend July 30-31 at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Receiving the grant is Historical Society Trustee Dean Williamson, while model railroader Bill Stanley (left) and Historical Society Trustee […]
POSTED: 06/08/16 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information First Presbyterian Church in Van Wert and the Van Wert YWCA of Van Wert County’s Summer Food Program are collaborating on a new and exciting opportunity for growing and taking care of a community garden. The garden will provide children ages 4-15 the opportunity to understand the growing process, from seed to […]
POSTED: 06/08/16 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News