We are excited to be hosting “Scrapped!” with an opening party scheduled for 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, August 18, following Main Street Van Wert’s “Hidden Spaces” tour. This exhibit is comprised of a group of 12 welders from Detroit called Scrap Detroit who have made kinetic sculptures out of scrap bicycle parts and a Toledo artist, […]
POSTED: 08/09/17 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
It is always so hard to believe, but other than an August 18 Community Band concert, this Friday concludes our Van Wert County Foundation sponsored summer concerts in Fountain Park. I’m always reminded of Carol Burnett’s closing song lyrics to her TV show, “Seems we just get started and before you know it, comes the time […]
POSTED: 08/09/17 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Photography Club meets Thursday, August 10, at 7 p.m., at 114 S. Race St. in Van Wert. This will be primarily a business meeting to determine the future of the Canal Shoot that was washed out last month, as well as making multiple decisions that involve our assistance with the Photography […]
POSTED: 08/09/17 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert City Schools recently announced its visual rebranding, including the launch of the newly rebuilt and reimagined website, vwcs.net. Van Wert City Schools has also adopted several logos, which include the new slogan: “Education — Innovation — Tradition”. “Education is our first and foremost priority for our students,” explained Bill Clifton, […]
POSTED: 08/09/17 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA of Van Wert recently received a donation from several local realtors from Schrader Realty. They donate funds for tie dye project, which included t-shirts, dye, and other materials needed. The mission of the SFP program is to nourish the minds and bodies of children through providing nutrient-enriched meals during the summer accompanied by […]
POSTED: 08/09/17 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Selected as grand marshal for this year’s Wren Homecoming Parade is longtime community member Jim Kitson. Kitson has been involved with Wren Ballpark since his first year as a player in 1959. Kitson played in the Wren Farm League for coach Clair Dudgeon, Wren Little League for Chuck Turner, and Wren Pony League […]
POSTED: 08/09/17 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information According to Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming, Fisher Avenue will be closed August 16 and 17 for railroad crossing repairs.
POSTED: 08/09/17 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Carol A. Zizelman, 77, of Rockford, passed away at 7:28 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born April 13, 1940, to Spencer Edward and Velma Pauline (Comer) Lewis, who both preceded her in death. On November 24, 1960, she married Ken Zizelman, who survives in Rockford. Other […]
POSTED: 08/09/17 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent news ANTWERP – The manhunt is over for escaped Paulding County Jail inmate Brandon Powell. Powell, who had been at-large for more than 72 hours, committed suicide Monday night while law enforcement officers tried to persuade him to surrender. Paulding County deputies and other law enforcement officers found Powell in the crawl […]
POSTED: 08/08/17 at 9:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Golf Outing Committee of Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 recently made a donation of $400 to the Pregnancy Life Center Clinic. Presenting the check to Julie Dorsch are Golf Outing Committee members Paul Cucciarre and Tim Friemoth. (Elks photo)
POSTED: 08/08/17 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles