These area residents look pleased that they decided to brave the cold and participate in this year’s Chocolate Walk in downtown Van Wert. The event is organized by Main Street Van Wert, in conjunction with downtown businesses. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 02/08/20 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information On Saturday January 18, The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce and Van Wert County Regional Airport partnered with the Fort Wayne Komets to present a “Van Wert County a Community Night” at the Memorial Coliseum. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was sung by local a capella men’s group The Merry Gentlemen, Van Wert […]
POSTED: 02/08/20 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically-acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”. Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids — a RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa who has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole, and Monica […]
POSTED: 02/08/20 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information According to the Van Wert County Treasurer’s Office staff, there have been a large number of undeliverable tax bills this year. Those who have not received a tax bill should call the Van Wert County Treasurer’s Office at 419.238.5177 or come in to the Treasurer’s Office at the Courthouse to verify the […]
POSTED: 02/08/20 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor A late third quarter scoring flurry by Lincolnview turned what was a close game into a 63-49 victory over Northwest Conference rival Crestview on Friday night. A pair of foul shots by Crestview’s JJ Ward pulled the Knights to within one, 35-34, with 3:02 left in the third period, but Landon […]
POSTED: 02/07/20 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Owen Treece scored 34 points and Jake Hilleary finished with 16 to power Van Wert past Elida 67-60 on Friday night. Treece scored 10 points in the opening quarter alone, hitting two treys, a pair of free throws and a basket, while Hilleary drilled two triples as the Cougars (5-13, 2-5 […]
POSTED: 02/07/20 at 11:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of Friday night games played in the Northwest Conference, Western Buckeye League, Green Meadows Conference, Midwest Athletic Conference and Putnam County League. NWC Lincolnview 63 Crestview 49Bluffton 62 Allen East 41Columbus Grove 57 Delphos Jefferson 43Spencerville 55 Ada 50 WBL Van Wert 67 Elida 60Ottawa-Glandorf 57 Defiance […]
POSTED: 02/07/20 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Soups vs. Soups! We still have room for some more sign ups! This yummy soup recipe competition is open to both amateur chefs and the pros. A $10 fee secures your spot to win cash, a bragging trophy, a Wass mug and glowing recognition. Following the Main Street Van Wert Chocolate Walk on February 7, […]
POSTED: 02/07/20 at 1:23 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
In last week’s article, it was reported that the Van Wert Area Photography Club had accepted bids on the laptop speakers, projector, and projector stand. Still remaining were the 6-foot Dalite screen and the HP Pavilion laptop. Larry Dickerhoof called and said he thought that Heather Noble, manager of Homestead Village (1254 S. Shannon St., […]
POSTED: 02/07/20 at 1:13 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
You saw him on the big screen last Sunday. Now see him Live at the Niswonger in Van Wert on April 17! Terry Bradshaw, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, has spent much of his life playing, reporting and commenting on football. But did you know that he is also an author, singer, […]
POSTED: 02/07/20 at 1:06 am. FILED UNDER: News