Submitted information BOWLING GREEN — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) invites high school students and their families to an informational meeting in the Findlay High School Cafeteria at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 15, to learn details about the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process. At the meeting, potential candidates will be advised of […]
POSTED: 09/08/16 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
By Rex Dolby Judge David Prior, former Van Wert portrait photographer, carefully examined each of the five classes in the Jr. and Sr. color and B/W sections of the photography display at the fair before announcing his decisions. He often commented to onlookers why he selected one photo over another or what it would have taken […]
POSTED: 09/07/16 at 1:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace If you haven’t had a chance to tour the Badlands and Brownies Exhibit, come soon, as it will close at the end of next week. This is the compelling work of two national and international photographers, Stephen Takacs of Columbus and Mark Lanning Jr. of Sacramento, Calif. Takacs has created a life-size […]
POSTED: 09/07/16 at 1:14 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Stanley P. Mueller and Shirley A. Mueller to Mueller Family Trust, portion of section 9, Jennings Township. Milford Rayer and Josephine J. Rayer by sheriff to Roger Welch, lot 116, Van Wert subdivision. Patrick M. Flanagan and Crystal L. Flanagan to Nicole M. Taylor, inlot 1092, Delphos. James R. Beard and Theresa A. Beard to […]
POSTED: 09/07/16 at 12:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Submitted information Area residents who are proud pet owners or would like to be, should mark their calendars for Saturday, September 17, when the Tractor Supply Company store in Van Wert will be celebrating their furry friends for Pet Appreciation Week’s main event. The main event on September 17 will include pet adoptions, with community […]
POSTED: 09/07/16 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Business
This past Sunday evening, I took the opportunity to attend and experience a great local church tradition in Venedocia: Gymanfa Ganu. This strange name is the name given to a Welsh tradition of hymn singing by a congregation in four part harmony and usually led by a conductor. It is a wonderful tradition that Salem […]
POSTED: 09/07/16 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although the 160th edition of the Van Wert County Fair was over by Tuesday, that was the day Junior Fair livestock exhibitors received a paycheck for the hard work of raising animals for this year’s fair. Totals for this year’s Junior Fair Livestock Auction were down a bit overall from the past […]
POSTED: 09/07/16 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be holding its annual walk, Strides to Survive (formerly Walk for Women), on Saturday, October 8, at 10 a.m. at the YWCA. Attendees will begin the walk at the YWCA, head down Main Street to Shannon Street, and end back at the YWCA. Guest speaker […]
POSTED: 09/07/16 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
G. Fred Collins, 80, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully at 8:45 p.m. Monday, September 5, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at the end of his earthly journey. He was born January 5, 1936, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, the son of Edwin and Florence (Snyder) Collins, who both preceded him in death. […]
POSTED: 09/06/16 at 2:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — The Lancer cross country teams competed in the Columbus Grove Invitational on Saturday. Both teams ran very well, with the boys’ team taking home the runner-up trophy, losing by only one point to Carey, 89-90. The girls team also ran well and placed fourth overall. There were over 20 […]
POSTED: 09/06/16 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports