Park concert moved indoors to NPAC

VW independent/submitted information Due to potentially inclement weather, tonight’s Fountain Park Summer Music Series concert, Summer Breezin’, is being moved to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Enjoy the music of Seals & Croft and America as Summer Breezin’ plays tunes from two of the biggest soft rock […]

Upcoming club shoot: Town Creek Live!

The Van Wert Area Photography Club’s next photo shoot, Town Creek Live!, is coming up this Saturday, July 21, starting around 3 p.m.  It appears there will be plenty of photo ops during the event. Wassenberg Art Center Director Hope Wallace stated in her “WassUp” column that outside the center (and at approximate times), there would […]

Summer Breezin’ blows in big weekend

This may be the biggest weekend of activities this summer since the Peony weekend on June 1 and Holiday at Home on July 4, which actually fell in the middle of the week. Starting this Friday night, the Fountain Park Summer Music presents the perfect summer concert: Summer Breezin’.   This band is a celebration of the music, life, […]

Area athletes earn scholarships

Van Wert independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association and its six District Athletic Boards have awarded $164,750 in college scholarships to 191 recent high school graduates, including 10 from the area, following selections made by each of the OHSAA’s six District Athletic Boards. The OHSAA’s annual college scholarship program is […]

VWCS Board OKs bus security cameras

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Board of Education heard an update on the Eggerss Stadium project and a proposed addition to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, and also approved adding security cameras on school buses during its July meeting Wednesday evening. Assistant to the Superintendent Bill Clifton provided an update on the Eggerss Stadium […]

12 people arraigned on GJ indictments

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 12 people were arraigned on grand jury indictments and two people were sentenced during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Tina Hulbert, 46, of Van Wert, entered not guilty pleas to one count of theft from the elderly, a felony of the second degree; seven counts […]

United Way sets 2018 Day of Caring date

VW independent/submitted information This year’s Day of Caring is set for Friday, September 28, and will be held at Vantage Career Center. Food barrels will be placed at many industries and businesses throughout town for the month of September. The public will be able to donate anytime until September 28, when the barrels are picked […]

Convoy Foundation receives donation

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Community Foundation has received an anonymous donation from a family that has strong ties to the Crestview community. The initial donation of $10,000 will be supplemented with similar donations in 2019 and 2020. The legacy monies will be used for scholarships for Crestview graduates who are pursuing four-year […]

Aqua Park donor

Van Wert Health is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Thursday, July 19. Because of the sponsorship, those using the Aqua Center that day will pay only a $3 admission charge. Shown with Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison are Van Wert Health employees Myra Bohner and Keri Hetrick. YMCA photo

City announces Jefferson Street closing

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming’s office has announced that Jefferson Street, between Main Street and Central Avenue, will be closed from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 29, for the Operation Back to School event sponsored by First United Methodist Church. Motorists will still be able to go down Central Avenue and turn […]