Only a couple openings are left on August 24, 2-6 p.m., for our glassblowing workshop with Firenation Glass’ mobile hot shop! Sign up now. Firenation will also be demonstrating other aspects of blowing glass and observing is free. Cash bar, snacks. Join us! Our next art exhibit art exhibit will feature the ceramic works of […]
POSTED: 08/08/19 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 11 people were arraigned on grand jury indictments, while two others were sentenced, during criminal hearings held this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Those arraigned include the following: Jayson M. Foppe, 19, of Van Wert, entered not guilty pleas to one count each of felonious assault, […]
POSTED: 08/08/19 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A three-way mayoral race, one Van Wert City Council contest, and several other county races are all slated for the November general election ballot, according to the Van Wert County Board of Elections. Two independents, former mayor Don Farmer and Stephen J. “Joe” Jared, will challenge Republican nominee Ken Markward in the […]
POSTED: 08/08/19 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert City Schools would like to remind parents of the new transportation procedures that are taking effect for the 2019-2020 school year. In an effort to ensure the safety of all of VWCS students, the district has added and/or changed its procedures for after school transportation. School officials believe that “consistency […]
POSTED: 08/08/19 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert County’s high school golf teams took advantage of beautiful weather on Wednesday, competing in various outings. Below are the results from each event. Lincolnview at Woodmore Invitational BOWLING GREEN — Lincolnview opened the boys’ golf season with a seventh place finish at the 13-team Wildcat Invitational at Stone Ridge […]
POSTED: 08/08/19 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Do you think you know area high school football and do you have what it takes to be a Pigskin Pick’Em guest selector during the 2019 season? A different guest selector will pick against VW independent sports editor Scott Truxell during Weeks 1-10 of the high school football season. Games will […]
POSTED: 08/08/19 at 3:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor In addition to the recently announced criminal investigation of the Van Wert County Auditor’s Office, there has also been a conflict between the offices of County Auditor Philip Baxter and County Treasurer Nathan Vandenbroek that has not only frustrated other county officials, but has made determining the exact cash position of the […]
POSTED: 08/07/19 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced that drugs and syringes were found during a search of a South Washington Street residence Tuesday evening. The sheriff reported that a search warrant was executed at 610 S. Washington St., with the following items taken from the residence as evidence: A moderate amount […]
POSTED: 08/07/19 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Quincy Thompson, marketing manager for the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, and Kacy Wagner, human resources manager for Cooper Farms, display information about The Cincinnati Circus coming to the fair this fall. The circus will be at the fair Friday, August 30, through Monday, September 2, and will perform five shows a day, thanks to Cooper Farms. photo provided
POSTED: 08/07/19 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that this year’s Hidden Spaces event conducted by Main Street Van Wert is being held this Friday, August 9, from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are limited and cost $10 apiece and can be purchased at the Main Street Van Wert office, 136, E. Main St., or at Truly Divine, Collins […]
POSTED: 08/07/19 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: News