Van Wert independent sports CELINA — It was a rough afternoon for the Van Wert tennis team, as the Cougars were shut out 5-0 at Celina. At first singles, Michael Etter fell to Bryce Langenkamp 0-6, 4-6, and at second singles Kannen Wannemacher lost to Kyle Lochtefeld 0-6, 6-2, 2-6. Max Sealscott lost at third […]
POSTED: 04/13/18 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Area Photography Club’s 2018 Kick-Off Meeting will be today, Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at 214 S. Race St. in Van Wert. Plans from now until Christmas will be proposed for acceptance and suggestions will be received for implementation. Whynot come and see what’s brewing? This week’s subject produces the opposite results of […]
POSTED: 04/12/18 at 8:22 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
VW independent/submitted information BOWLING GREEN — Mr. and Mrs. Shawn and Emily Barnett of Rockford announce that their daughter, Shelby Barnett, graduated college with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Bowling Green State University during commencement exercises held in December. Barnett finished her degree on BGSU’s dean’s list. In addition to earning her degree, Barnett […]
POSTED: 04/12/18 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
We are one week away from breaking ground on the Wassenberg Art Park on April 17; join us! We are excited to see construction materials arriving, like concrete reinforcement material and boulders for our seat wall! The arts contribute $780 million annually to the American economy and we get this; and eventually our efforts will […]
POSTED: 04/12/18 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
In fifth grade social studies, students are learning about American Indians’ unique cultures and ways of life. Students have been collaborating in groups to create a dodecahedron focusing on culture, shelter, artifacts, landforms, natural resources, and adaptations to the environment. The fifth graders have enjoyed working together, writing, researching, and being creative and are excited […]
POSTED: 04/12/18 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
There were a number of ways I could go with this week’s column, but I have chosen to reflect on the power music can have on not only audience members, but also the performer. This Saturday evening, April 14, at 7:30 p.m., the Lima Symphony Orchestra will be giving its final concert of the season. The theme […]
POSTED: 04/12/18 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information FOSTORIA — AgCredit, one of northern Ohio’s largest lenders for farmers, rural homeowners, and agribusiness, recently declared a patronage refund of 30.03 percent for 2017, resulting in $24.1 million refunded to its member borrowers. This patronage payment provides a refund to the lending cooperative’s shareholders of 30 cents for every dollar they […]
POSTED: 04/12/18 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: Farm
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $50 to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. The money was used to sponsor a child for its 28th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. This event was held at the Olympic Lanes in Van Wert on April 6. Each year the Big Brothers […]
POSTED: 04/12/18 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 10 people were arraigned Wednesday on criminal indictments in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Four of those arraigned entered pleas to domestic violence charges. Those arraigned include the following: Joshua Sargent, 36, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to one count of domestic violence, a felony of the […]
POSTED: 04/12/18 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Community Health Professionals (CHP) will host its 20th annual Hospice “Beacon of Hope” dinner/auction at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Willow Bend Country Club. The event features a meal, live and Chinese auctions, instead of silent auction items, with auctioneer, Bob Gamble and a new emcee, Tim Kindinger — a performer […]
POSTED: 04/12/18 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News