No column this week.
POSTED: 05/29/19 at 2:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
When words are not enough, music honors. On Memorial Day, bands and choirs in towns around the region paid tribute to our fallen comrades through the gift of song. Somber melodies and regaling marches honor our revered servants who fought for the ideals of freedom. Beyond Van Wert, music has long etched a commanding position […]
POSTED: 05/29/19 at 2:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
We have lots of art! Thanks to all artists who bravely submitted their work for our June Art Exhibit. We are super excited to see new artists entering and impressive work from our regulars. We invite the public to join us for the opening reception Friday, May 31, 6-9 p.m. where we will present awards, […]
POSTED: 05/29/19 at 1:56 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
VW independent/submitted information BLUFFTON — Camile Myers of Van Wert earned a Master of Arts in Education degree during Bluffton University’s 119th annual commencement ceremony on May 5. At Bluffton University, a sense of a greater purpose develops students of exceptional character and expansive vision. For nearly 120 years, the university and students have been learning, experiencing, and […]
POSTED: 05/29/19 at 1:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information COLDWATER — Rediscovering Joy: A Support Group for Widows and Widowers of all ages, will hold its next meeting on Monday, June 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. The group meets on the second Monday of every month in the meeting room of the Preferred Insurance Center, 809 W. Main St. in Coldwater. For the […]
POSTED: 05/29/19 at 1:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — Crestview Local Board of Education member Jake Sawmiller tendered his resignation during Tuesday night’s monthly school board meeting. Sawmiller, who spent 17 months on the board, said he’s stepping down May 31 in hopes of eventually leading the district wrestling program, which debuts at the middle school level this winter […]
POSTED: 05/29/19 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Mercer County city of Celina is digging out from a EF-3 tornado that killed one person and injured seven others on Monday. According to Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy, the tornado left a path of destruction a quarter-mile wide and five miles long, with a number of houses damaged or destroyed. photos […]
POSTED: 05/29/19 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, announced that Hanna Kraner, a graduating senior from Van Wert High School, was selected as the Student/Volunteer of the Year for the Northwest District, Ohio Elks Association. Kraner was selected as the Student/Volunteer of the Year for Van Wert Lodge, where she […]
POSTED: 05/29/19 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison thanked Wallace Plumbing for its generous sponsorship of the Aqua Park and splash pad. Area residents can enjoy $3 admission Monday-Thursday all summer, thanks to the YMCA’s business sponsors. Shown with Morrison (left) are Terry and Frank from Wallace Plumbing.YMCA photo
POSTED: 05/29/19 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It’s a matchup of two state ranked baseball teams – No. 8 Van Wert will face No. 3 Bowling Green in the Division II regional semifinals at 2 p.m. Thursday at Carter Park in Bowling Green. Van Wert (school record 25-2) qualified for regionals by capturing a sectional title by beating […]
POSTED: 05/28/19 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports