VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Live grandstand concert featuring Big & Rich and Joe Diffie, scheduled for September 5, and sponsored by Jim and Mary Pope and Van Wert Health as part of the Van Wert County Fair, has been canceled. A new artist line-up will be announced on June 29 with tickets to go […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Sister’s Embroidery and More to offer Van Wert Strong t-shirts to the community. All proceeds from the shirts, which sold for $15 each, has been donated back to the community to help feed local youngsters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monies collected were split between Van Wert […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information According to Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming, Jefferson Street, between Main Street and Central Avenue, will be closed from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, for vendors selling food for the Fountain Park Summer Music Series concert in Fountain Park.
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
To the Editor: I am writing regarding the Mercer County Republican Central Committee’s letter of June 3 to Governor DeWine criticizing his administration for the manner in which it is reopening Ohio. The letter states “Too many of our fellow Republicans are angry, disappointed, and dismayed at the big government approach you continue to take to […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports OTTAWA — Ottawa-Glandorf scored five runs in the fifth inning and went on to defeat Van Wert 11-5 in summer season baseball action on Tuesday. The Titans scored runs in each of the first three innings and led 3-0 entering the fourth. That’s when Logan Collins put the Cougars on the […]
POSTED: 06/24/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert posted a 10-run win over visiting Delphos Jefferson on Monday, while Lincolnview lost a tough one to Delphos St. John’s. Van Wert 13 Delphos Jefferson 3 (six innings) At Smiley Park, Van Wert trailed Delphos Jefferson 3-2 entering the bottom of the third inning, but the Cougars rallied for […]
POSTED: 06/23/20 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around Trevor Bauer and Major League Baseball, Ohio State and the SEC, college football vs. COVID-19 and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Trevor Bauer Former Cleveland Indians and current Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer spoke his mind via Twitter after Monday’s vote by the Major League […]
POSTED: 06/23/20 at 3:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council again discussed zoning regulations, particularly as they pertain to homeless shelters and the Haven of Hope facility on North Market Street, while also creating a third ordinance related to CARES Act contributions — this time related to state funds that will be disbursed by the Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information During the 95th annual meeting of The Van Wert County Foundation’s Board of Trustees, the board honored a retiring long-time trustee, selected a new member, designated scholarships to 303 area college students, and awarded grants to local nonprofit organizations. The board approved the establishment of five new funds at The Foundation, one […]
POSTED: 06/22/20 at 11:36 pm. FILED UNDER: News