Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce directors and staff, as well as the staff of Bee Gee Realty & Auction were on hand for a ribboncutting for Bee Gee’s new offices on South Shannon Street (former Three Rivers Credit Union offices). Bob Gamble, Bee Gee owner, said the space was completely renovated to provide offices […]
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer A vote could come as soon as next month on a proposed classroom addition and office expansion project at Lincolnview Elementary School. The Board of Education saw preliminary drawings and and learned more about the proposed project from Garmann Miller architect Brian Wolf during Wednesday night’s monthly meeting. Plans call for three […]
POSTED: 01/23/20 at 1:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people were sentenced, with one getting prison time, during hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Charles Jenkins, 42, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, with credit for 16 days already served, on a charge of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a felony […]
POSTED: 01/23/20 at 1:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the trio’s hit songs of the […]
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North Union United Methodist Event Coordinator Del Free (left) presents a check for the proceeds from the church’s U.S. 127 Yard Sale to YWCA Director of Victim Services Jamie Evans. The donation will help support the YWCA’s work in human trafficking awareness and prevention. YWCA photo
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VW independent/submitted information At 9 a.m. Friday, January 24, Citizens National Bank and Williamson Insurance Agency will jointly offer a free seminar to local farmers and ag businesses. The event will be held at Delphos Eagles Aerie 471, 1600 E. Fifth Street in Delphos. A continental breakfast will be served prior to a presentation by […]
POSTED: 01/23/20 at 12:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School will be kicking off Catholic Schools Week with its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 26. Breakfast will be served from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Breakfast includes: Sausage-egg breakfast skillet, milk, orange juice or coffee, and “all you can eat” pancakes. […]
POSTED: 01/23/20 at 12:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Old Man Winter has not only tapped us on the shoulder to let us know he’s still around, he’s given us a less than gentle nudge with a cold snap of temperatures in January. This cold reality brings with it one temperature rising solution. It’s time for a Winter Dance Party! Niswonger ticket buyers will […]
POSTED: 01/22/20 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
This Thursday, January 23, is Pint Night from 6-9 p.m. Free entry, craft beer or wines and live music. This month, we welcome back Zak Ward. Zak have performed at nearly every venue in the northwest Ohio area and has opened for national acts such as Sponge, Finger 11, Skid Row, and Rusted Root. Collins […]
POSTED: 01/22/20 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Robotics program has been successful so far this year, with one team winning a competition, and is preparing for its own competition to be held next month. Last weekend, the Van Wert Robotics teams traveled to Wapakoneta to compete in a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics competition. Both teams […]
POSTED: 01/22/20 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News