Often I have encountered a situation or scene that I wanted to capture, but didn’t have my camera. Back in the old days, I can still hear my wife say: “Take a picture with your mind.” Now, I remember that I have my phone and can make a permanent memory without having to worry about it fading […]
POSTED: 03/17/18 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Thank you to all the generous folks who donated to our recent “Adopt-a-Glow-Pebble Go-Fund-Me fundraiser! We have surpassed two goals and are humbled by the positive response. If you missed adopting some glow pebbles, please give us a call and we will sign you up. There are many other projects going on that you can […]
POSTED: 03/17/18 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
This past weekend was the culmination of a lot of music preparation for many local high school bands and choirs. The Ohio Music Educators Association District large group contest was hosted by Van Wert High School and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Those bands and choirs who received overall superior ratings are now eligible to compete at […]
POSTED: 03/17/18 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The unemployment rate in Van Wert County held steady in January, according to workforce estimates provided by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The county’s jobless rate remained at 3.8 percent in January, the same as in December 2017, and was well below the state average of 5.1 percent. Unemployment […]
POSTED: 03/16/18 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging those who are planning on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to designate a sober driver. The Patrol and local law enforcement will work together to remove impaired drivers from the roadways as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving […]
POSTED: 03/16/18 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribboncutting on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Spherion Staffing Services, 147 E. Main St., Suite H, in Van Wert. Spherion is a franchise company that offers employment services to companies in northwest Ohio, noted CEO Karen Grothouse, adding that the area […]
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting an M-1 Garand rifle match on Saturday, March 24, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9063 Ringwald Road. The safety briefing will be held at 9:15 a.m. and the match will start at 9:30 that morning. Any modern military rifle […]
POSTED: 03/16/18 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Hospital’s Leslie Wellness Center will be hosting an American Red Cross bloodmobile from 1-6 p.m. today. Anyone 17 years of age (16 with parental permission) who weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, and is in good general health may be able to give blood. Those wanting to donate should […]
POSTED: 03/16/18 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Home Health Care Solutions and Fountain Park Home Care has scheduled spring “Matter of Balance” classes free to public, held at the Leslie Wellness Center on Fox Road in Van Wert on Tuesdays, April 17 through May 22, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Classes are taught by occupational therapist Katie Moorman and Cherie Conrad, […]
POSTED: 03/16/18 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent/submitted information On Tuesday night, March 20, the Western Ohio Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association will meet in Van Wert for dinner at 6 p.m. at Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, 865 N. Washington St. As it has done before, the restaurant will leave a own cozy spot to the back for the group. […]
POSTED: 03/16/18 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles