VW independent/submitted information This year’s United Way of Van Wert County campaign set an all-time record this year, raising a total or $513,762 for the campaign. The highest previous campaign was 2006 when United Way raised $505,110 under the direction of Jan Hoblet. “Under the leadership of Campaign Chair Tisha Fast and the many volunteer […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 11:24 pm. FILED UNDER: News
When I reported on the big doings at our airport this Saturday, May 18, I searched for images of “aviator Walter Hinton” to go with the article. The picture I used was captioned “Walter Hinton”. Gary Showalter called the next day to inform me that I had gotten it wrong. The picture was actually the crew’s commander […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 11:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
A call for entries is this weekend May 17-19, from 1-5 p.m., for our annual June Art Exhibit! Bring us your creations! If you need complete rules and entry forms, please pick up at the art center or download at www.wassenbergartcenter.org. Our next Pint Night is scheduled for May 23, from 6-9 p.m. We will feature […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 11:02 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, again assisted the Van Wert City/County DARE program with its annual graduation party held Friday evening, May 10, at the YMCA. Approximately 300 boys and girls from Van Wert County schools converged on the local YMCA to enjoy a fun filled evening. […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information For 64 years, Wassenberg Art Center has hosted the annual June Art Exhibit. Come home to one of the center’s favorite art traditions; The annual June Art Exhibit. Forms that contain complete rules, a downloadable entry form, and labels can be found on the Wassenberg website at www.wassenbergartcenter.org. Entries will be accepted Friday, […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 10:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
We are embarking on a journey with a mission on our mind. Piloting a vision to entertain, inspire and educate with a dedicated Board guiding the ride. We, the Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation staff are grateful for the infrastructure so wisely placed, By the Van Wert County Foundation and Paul Hoverman’s good grace. […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor After serving as the junior varsity coach for six seasons, Ben Laudick has been named as the new varsity boys’ basketball coach at Van Wert High School. The Board of Education hired him Wednesday night to replace Mark Bagley, who stepped down in March. Laudick said he’s hitting the ground running. […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 10:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Hannah Phlipot has been chosen to lead Van Wert’s varsity girls’ basketball program. The fifth grade teacher at Van Wert Elementary School was hired as the new coach during Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting. The 2008 Van Wert High School graduate knows a thing or two about winning. She played […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 10:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview held a 6-2 lead in the top of the fifth inning, but visiting Paulding scored five runs in the bottom half of the inning and five more in the sixth to defeat the Lady Lancers 12-7 on Wednesday. The game was scheduled to be played at Paulding, but it was […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Cougar baseball team will play for a sectional championship against Wapakoneta on Friday. The OHSAA Division II sectional title game is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Smiley Park. As mandated by OHSAA, tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students at the field. No presale tickets will […]
POSTED: 05/15/19 at 10:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports