VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold a special election for two Board of Supervisors positions during the 69th annual meeting, to be held Tuesday, August 7, at Hickory Sticks Golf Club south of Van Wert on U.S. 127. Individuals interested in running for the Board of Supervisors […]
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview’s Gavin Carter tries to beat the tag by Crestview’s Logan Gerardot during Friday’s ACME baseball game between the two Van Wert County rivals. Jaden Youtsey pitched a no-hitter with 15 strikeouts, and the Lancers won the game 8-0. Lincolnview will play a doubleheader at Defiance today, and Crestview will return to action at Delphos […]
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Van Wert’s Megan Braun placed third in the 400 meter dash preliminaries (57.77) during Friday’s portion of the OHSAA Division II Track and Field State Tournament, and will race for a possible state title today. The senior was part of the 4×400 meter relay team that finished ninth with […]
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 5:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Five runs in the sixth inning and three more in the seventh sparked Van Wert to a 9-3 ACME baseball win at Lima Central Catholic on Friday. The Cougars (1-1) trailed 2-1 entering the top of the sixth before the offense came alive. Hayden Maples had two of Van […]
POSTED: 06/02/18 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
William F. Knuth, 50, passed away at 3:58 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, at his residence in Jackson Township. He was born August 4, 1967, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Mettler) Knuth, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include four brothers, Edward Knuth of Middle Point, George (Toni) Searfoss […]
POSTED: 06/01/18 at 2:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Van Wert Area Photography Club met May 24 at 114 S. Race St. The club had challenged members to bring a 4-x-6-inch print to enter in each of four categories: Mirror Image, Stormy Weather, Statues-Monuments, and Buds. Cheryl Konst swept the competition, winning all four categories and Best of Show, which was her photo of […]
POSTED: 06/01/18 at 10:21 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
The Wassenberg Art Park is coming along so quickly, due to the diligence of work crews, Wassenberg staff, and community support. We cannot wait to share this wonderful new addition to our community. Stay tuned for ribboncutting updates. The 62nd annual Wassenberg Art Exhibit begins on June 9 with an opening party from 6-9 p.m. […]
POSTED: 06/01/18 at 10:04 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
With the Peony Festival, the Fountain Park Summer Music Series will officially kick off the summer concerts in Fountain Park. Returning this Friday night is one of the all-time popular bands of the Fountain Park Music Series: Phil Dirt & the Dozers. They have been on our stage five other times since we started in 2002, but […]
POSTED: 06/01/18 at 9:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A new agency providing adoption and other services to local families has opened in Van Wert. Todd Hanes, president and CEO of Adriel Inc., cut the ribbon to officially open a Van Wert office in a building formerly housing the dental practice of the late Dr. Robert Laing at 521 S. Shannon […]
POSTED: 06/01/18 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Three very different businesses entered this year’s Business Plan Challenge, with Nathan Vandenbroek’s plan for Vandenbroek Family Christmas Tree Farm earning the first prize from judges Tim Slusher and Chet Straley. Vandenbroek said he loved his own family’s tradition of going to Christmas tree farms to select a tree each holiday season […]
POSTED: 06/01/18 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News