DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With Town Creek levels higher than they have been in five decades in the city of Van Wert, and the Van Wert Board of Commissioners declaring a state of emergency in the county, volunteers and organizations are stepping up to help those hit by flooding and other high-water issues. The Van Wert […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 6:09 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information In the wake of flooding and other high-water issues caused by the high amounts of rain the county saw overnight Wednesday, the Van Wert County Health Department is providing the following information on water and food safety and floodwater cleanup: Water Safety Only use water from a safe source for drinking and washing […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 6:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Photography Club’s next meeting will be Thursday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at 114 S. Race St. A possible photo tour will be one of the discussion topics. Today’s article will end our discussion of the polarizing filter with information on its use and situations to avoid. The filter will not work […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 2:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Rex Dolby The Van Wert Area Photography Club met Thursday, May 11, to hear a number of reports. Cheryl Knost and Joe Schram reported on photographic opportunities in Delphos and St. Marys. Cheryl had taken several pictures to project or show on her cell phone to document the items of interest she was talking about. The […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 2:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
This drone photo by Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy shows the extent of flooding in the southwest portion of Van Wert County. According to McCoy, up to 7 inches of rain fell in portions of the county. The Paulding County EMA is also warning residents of the village of Payne and the Flatrock […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 10:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Heavy rains have caused flooding in the southwestern portion of Van Wert County. According to Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy, between 4 and nearly 7 inches of rain have fallen in an area from Ohio City to Wren. The above photo by Beth Marchek shows flooding in the downtown area of Wren. […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
On May 16, Lincolnview Elementary held its third annual Art Show fundraiser. The event showcased professionally framed student artworks in a gallery setting. The art show allowed students to share their artistic masterpiece with their parents and community members. The show also raised funds for the Lincolnview Elementary Fine Arts Department that will be used […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
We are gearing up for our 61st annual June Art Exhibit. Over 150 entrees have been received this year, which is up considerably from 2016. Thanks to all the artists who entered their work! This exhibit will open on Saturday, June 10, from 6–9 p.m., with an opening party at 6 that evening. Zak Ward […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man will serve more than two years in prison after being sentenced Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Shaquielle Moore, 25, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by Judge Martin Burchfield, who also gave him credit for 64 days already served. He was charged with domestic […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BOSTON — More Americans are planning to hit the road this summer compared to 2016, according to the annual Summer Travel Study conducted by GasBuddy. More than 82 percent said they will take a road trip this summer, a 7-percent increase from last year and a 9-percent increase compared to 2015, with a […]
POSTED: 05/25/17 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News