Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County and the West Central Ohio Youth for Christ, directed by Brad Petrie, collaborated to host a youth lock-in for Middle school students around the area on New Year’s Eve. Youth for Christ is a multi-chapter community based organization that helps the youth in our area. They provide […]
POSTED: 02/10/22 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The Ohio West Safety Council, a program presented by the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, held their monthly meeting on Wednesday February 9. The featured speaker was Shanna Dunbar, a founder and owner of Workplace Health Inc. and her presentation was “The Four Reasons Why You Should Implement […]
POSTED: 02/10/22 at 4:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Who are the TEN Tenors? The Enrich Community Concert Series has made a triumphant return to Van Wert with four outrageously entertaining concerts packaged together for one low price. Until February 1, the series could only be purchased as a package for as low as $100 including The Ten Tenors, Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, […]
POSTED: 02/09/22 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
The next Love. Bread. Christ. meal at Liberty Baptist Church, 501 E. Third St., Van Wert will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 22. A free meal for those in need will consist of ham and beans, cornbread, sugar cookies and bottled water. Indoor seating and a drive-thru will be offered.
POSTED: 02/09/22 at 3:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Church
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Longtime WERT radio play-by-play broadcaster Scott Alan said it best – it was a dandy at The Den. Van Wert toppled much taller St. Marys Memorial 64-59 on Tuesday night, snapping a six game winning streak by the Roughriders (11-7, 4-3 WBL) and giving the Cougars (12-6, 3-3 WBL) their fourth win […]
POSTED: 02/09/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine is going all out to celebrate the success of the Cincinnati Bengals. DeWine has designated February 13, Super Bowl Sunday, as Cincinnati Bengals Day throughout Ohio. “I wish the Bengals luck as they prepare to play the Los Angeles Rams (in Super Bowl 56) this weekend,” Governor […]
POSTED: 02/09/22 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff and submitted information Crestview Middle School student Lainey Gardner, the daughter of Christopher and Rachel Gardner, won the 2022 Van Wert County Spelling Bee held at the Marsh Foundation on Sunday. The second place finisher was Van Wert Middle School Lillian Mason, the daughter of Andrew Mason, was the runner-up and […]
POSTED: 02/09/22 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce will celebrate “Cheers to 100 Years” on Wednesday, March 9, at Willow Bend Country Club. Dress in your best black or white and join the Chamber on the black carpet as enjoy the smooth sounds provided by Van Wert Jazz. The evening will […]
POSTED: 02/09/22 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information WILLSHIRE — 2022 is the bicentennial of Captain James Riley founding the Village of Willshire. He named the town in honor of William Willshire, who rescued Captain Riley and his crew from slavery in the Sahara after they were shipwrecked off the Western Sahara coast in 1816. One year […]
POSTED: 02/09/22 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert 52 Kenton 38 Van Wert held Kenton to just 10 first half points and the Lady Cougars went on to a 52-38 win in the home finale on Monday. Carlee Young scored all 11 of her points in the first half, including seven in the second quarter, and Van […]
POSTED: 02/08/22 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports