DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert recently received recognition from digital media site Realtor.com, which ranked the community No. 2 in a recent article on “Top 10 Affordable Small Towns Where You’d Actually Want to Live”. The article considered 500 small municipalities across the nation in coming up with 10 communities that provided affordable housing along […]
POSTED: 03/09/19 at 8:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview Knights punched their ticket to the Division IV regionals at BGSU with Friday night’s thrilling 61-58 double-overtime win over Kalida at the Elida Field House. A full game story, video and pre-sale ticket information can be found in Sports. Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 03/09/19 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information As of now, patients and families should use the new, temporary entrance for the Emergency Room at Van Wert Health, located under the red canopy. The new Emergency Room entrance is located directly east of the current ER entrance. Large signs will be in place to mark the entrance location. This will […]
POSTED: 03/09/19 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Common Pleas Courthouse (below) was awash with people Friday afternoon to honor County Auditor Nancy Dixon (far left in black pants suit) during a reception held for her retirement after 60 years in the auditor’s office. Above, County Commissioner Stan Owens presents Dixon, the longest serving county auditor in the state, […]
POSTED: 03/09/19 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Extension office is currently taking order for turkey pullets to be exhibited at the 2019 Junior Fair. The first five turkeys are free of cost (can be ordered as hens, toms, or a straight run combination). After the first five turkeys, birds can be ordered at an additional […]
POSTED: 03/09/19 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
State Representative Craig Riedel heard a variety of concerns Friday morning during a “Coffee with Craig” event held at Truly Divine Bread Company in downtown Van Wert. Rep. Riedel talked with a number of constituents of his 82nd Ohio House District about state issues and concerns.Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 03/09/19 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WREN — The Wren Christmas Society will be holding a Soup and Sandwich fundraiser on Sunday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wren Eagles Nest (new community building) at 110 W. Jackson St. The choice of soups will be chili or potato soup. The choice of sandwiches will be pulled pork or creamed […]
POSTED: 03/09/19 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
There are observations I have made over the years at the many live concerts I have been a part of presenting at the Niswonger, Fountain Park, and numerous other venues. What I enjoy the most is watching the reactions of audience members. The gratification I have received over the years is seeing the amount of pleasure expressed […]
POSTED: 03/09/19 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Before launching into this week’s topic, I’d like to say that the absence of an article last week was due to the high winds Sunday afternoon, February 24, which pushed over a large pine tree severing power lines. Power was restored about 10:30 the next morning, but there was no way I could meet my Monday noon […]
POSTED: 03/09/19 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ELIDA — It was an unbelievable sequence of events during Friday night’s Division IV district championship game at the Elida Field House. Trailing Crestview 42-29 midway through the fourth quarter, Kalida hit five consecutive three pointers and forced a 46-46 tie at the end of regulation. A pair of free throws […]
POSTED: 03/08/19 at 11:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports