The music of Karen and Richard Carpenter was on display in Fountain Park on Friday as We’ve Only Just Begun: The Carpenters Remembered performed as part of the Fountain Park Summer Music Series, which is sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/22/17 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 07/22/17 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County is celebrating. July marks five years of offering after-hours accessibility for qualifying members 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. The senior/handicap/after-hours access area allows easy entrance for seniors and physically disabled patrons, as well as provides unlimited access to qualifying members in specific areas of […]
POSTED: 07/22/17 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Hearth and Home of Van Wert will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day 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 […]
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Submitted information The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 notes the following highway projects in Van Wert, Paulding, and Putnam counties: Van Wert County Berm repair will take place at the following locations with traffic restricted to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by the ODOT Van Wert County maintenance garage: […]
POSTED: 07/22/17 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Adult Wiffleball action helped begin Friday night’s activities at Lambert Days. One of the games featured The Misfits (in neon green) and Shock the World (in black). The runner was safe at first base on this play. Other games, including a three-on-three basketball tournament are scheduled for today. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 07/22/17 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information WREN — Wren Homecoming, in association with Wrenway Park Wiffleball Warehouse, has announced Jr. Wiffleball details. A double elimination tournament is scheduled to begin August 17. The entry fee is $80 for a six player team, ages 15 and under. Call Moe Davis at 419-495-2584 for more information.
POSTED: 07/22/17 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Evelyn J. Stemen, 89, of Miamisburg, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Sycamore Glen Health Center in Miamisburg. She was born February 18, 1928, in Lakeville, Indiana, the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Fremont D. and Kittie A. (Johnson) Stemen, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by […]
POSTED: 07/21/17 at 5:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
United Way of Van Wert County received a grant from the US Bank Foundation. The US Bank Foundation’s giving platform focuses on work, a stable job, a home to call one’s own, and a community connected through the arts, recreation, and play. United Way has been awarded $689 to go towards the 2-1-1 Help Center, […]
POSTED: 07/21/17 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Submitted information The Van Wert High School Class of 1987’s 30-year reunion will be held Saturday, September 16, at Karen Schaadt’s house, 8529 Zook Road near Van Wert. The festivities will begin at 4 p.m. and a catered meal consisting of a choice of chicken breast or pulled pork, with a vegetable, potatoes, and salad […]
POSTED: 07/21/17 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles