Submitted information The YWCA, in partnership with the Van Wert City Parks Department, will be offering “Poses in the Pavilion” — yoga under the pavilion of Smiley Park, off the Leeson Avenue entrance. The event will take place Tuesday and Thursday mornings for four weeks, starting June 6 through June 29. Traditional yoga will take […]
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Submitted information The church’s stance regarding same-sex attraction will be explored at Lifetree Café from 7-8 p.m. this Thursday, June 8. The program, titled “The Church and Gays: One Pastor’s Dilemma,” features a filmed interview with Danny Cortez, a pastor whose changing views regarding same-sex attraction led to his being removed from his denomination. During […]
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Submitted information On Sunday, June 18, free Father’s Day pictures will be taken in the Gathering Room of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church corner of Washington and Sycamore streets in Van Wert. Portraits will be taken between services at 9 a.m. and after the second service at 11:30 that morning. Bring dad in for his very […]
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Dale Davies, former owner of landmark Van Wert restaurant Balyeat’s Coffee Shop, was honored as grand marshal of the 2017 Peony Festival Grand Parade (click here for lots more parade photos). Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The American Red Cross will achieve a century of service in West Central Ohio in June. To celebrate, the Red Cross is inviting the public to join them at Lifehouse Church in Van Wert on Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. for a centennial celebration. The event will include a centennial history and […]
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vancrest Health Care Center will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the da 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. New features include water cannons at the splash pad and a […]
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.33 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has increased 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.37 per […]
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society will be having a “Paws in the Parking Lot” event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, in the parking of Purmort Brothers Insurance, corner of Crawford and Jefferson streets. Come meet some of the Humane Society’s most lovable, adoptable pets and show support by purchasing wristbands, […]
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Farmers Market is open for the 2017 season at its new location in the Farm Focus Show Arena on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Hours are 3-6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Enter the fairgrounds through Gate 4 on Fox Road, across from Medical […]
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Delphos Police May 31, no time listed — Jordan Herron, 21, of Delphos, was cited for possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and James Leach, 23, of Delphos, was charged with possession of marijuana as a result of a traffic stop for an equipment violation. May 29, no time listed — Officers took four separate reports from […]
POSTED: 06/05/17 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement