VW independent/submitted information ROCKFORD — The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District hosted a Field Day on Tuesday to highlight the installation of a blind inlet and a waterway on land belonging to Darrell Ricketts at 8847 Van Wert Mercer County Line Road near Rockford. The blind inlet, being installed through the Lake Erie […]
VW independent/submitted information The Lincolnview Ladies Volleyball League is seeking teams for the upcoming season. This is a recreational league, with games played Wednesday evenings at Lincolnview Elementary School during the fall and winter. Those women interested in playing should contact Linda Lucier at 419.203.8817 for more information.
POSTED: 08/24/16 at 6:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Edward Francis “Ed” Raudabaugh, 81, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:31 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born July 12, 1935, in Mercer County, the son of Roy Edward and Vina (Martin) Raudabaugh, who both preceded him in death. On February 8, 1965, he married […]
POSTED: 08/23/16 at 10:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
As we enter the 10th season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, it’s interesting to look at the top 10 selling concerts thus far. Now granted, we have four weeks before the start of the season and things can, and probably will, change. As example, today was the release of single ticket sales for the Christmas musical, […]
POSTED: 08/23/16 at 4:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Norma Jean (Wesco) Foreman, 88, of Van Wert, passed away early Sunday morning, August 21, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born September 4, 1927, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of Floyd and Bernice (Weaver) Wesco, who both preceded her in death. She married Eugene Foreman, who also preceded her […]
POSTED: 08/23/16 at 2:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police August 15, 10:23 p.m. — Willliam A. Steele, 19, of Convoy, was charged with theft of items from the local Walmart store. August 20, 11:26 p.m. — Nabor S. Medellin, 42, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) and an open container violation following a traffic […]
POSTED: 08/23/16 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council discussed criteria for sidewalk replacement and also looked at expanding the definition of street repairs to have replacement of sidewalks included when streets are redone. The primary issues involving sidewalks are several cracks in a sidewalk square, cracks an inch wide or wider, and an uneven surface that […]
POSTED: 08/23/16 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Van Wert County Leadership Program’s Class of 2017 through Wednesday, September 14. Area companies with vision make it a priority for their employees to develop leadership skills through the Leadership Van Wert County program. This empowerment no doubt benefits […]
POSTED: 08/23/16 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Join Olympics Lanes and the YWCA of Van Wert for the first Purple Light Nights Cosmic Bowling event. The event is an early kick-off to the YWCA’s annual Purple Light Nights campaign, which is held each year throughout the month of October in an effort to bring awareness to the community regarding […]
POSTED: 08/23/16 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CELINA — For more than 50 years, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) has responded to the educational needs of residents in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, and Van Wert counties by providing the resources to allow residents access to college instruction. The foundation secured the funding to build and operate an institution of […]
POSTED: 08/22/16 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News