Van Wert News

The Van Wert YWCA will host a Cheer and Tumbling Camp from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6 for girls in grades 1-6.

The Van Wert County Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at the Brumback Library, 215 W. Main St., Van Wert.

The 2013-14 Season at The Niswonger was unveiled to great applause and has proven worthy of the wait.

OSU Extension is offering the ServSafeA food safety and sanitation certification course at the Van Wert Ohio State University Extension Office from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 16. The ServSafeA program, sponsored by the National Restaurant Association has become the industry standard in food-safety training and is accepted in almost all United ... (more)

Ryan Todd, a young college student who was born and raised in Van Wert, has been selected as one of six pilots competing for an internship in Cessna's Discover Flying Challenge.

Sweet cherries, one of the superfoods, will be available at the market this week.

Healthy U is a free, community-based workshop that helps participants learn proven strategies to manage chronic health conditions and feel healthier.

Van Wert's ACME baseball team only outhit St. John's 7-6, but they added earning seven walks and two hit batters to grab a 12-1, five-inning victory over the Blue Jays Monday at Stadium Park.

Pyrenees Lab, M, 3 1/2 yrs, black shots, name Carson Shepherd mix, F, 3 yrs, fixed, yellow, name Foxy For more information on these pets or if you are in need of finding a home for your pet contact The Animal Protective League from 9-5 weekdays at 749-2976.

The Van Wert Hot Air Festival has openings for Balloon Crew volunteers. Volunteers will be provided training on July 12-13, 2013.

A local business is expanding its Van Wert County facilities and while that is great news for the company, it might also point towards an uptick in the area economy as well.

If you happened to hang around South Washington Street after the Peony Parade last Saturday night you may have been privy to a rock concert on the lawn of the Wassenberg Art Center celebrating our award-winning artists at the 57th Annual June Art Exhibit.

Are the people in this picture waiting to hear about the Big Announcement? Or are they part of the Fountain Park crowd gathered to hear Phil Dirt & the Dozers? If you want to join those waiting to hear what all the hubbub of 6.12.13 is about, you are about to find out.

Wednesday, June 12, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Van Wert announced its upcoming 2013-2014 concert season schedule with some exciting new and returning guests including popular country artists, Trace Adkins and Kellie Pickler, and a variety of other special performances.

The Friends of Camp Palmer are sponsoring a drawing for a new pool. Each 4-H camp week throughout the summer, there will be a drawing for a $500 winner at lunch time of the first full day of camp.

The Van Wert Dance Club will hold its June Ballroom Dance tonight from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Goedde Building on W. Crawford Street.

Ryan Todd, who was born and raised in Van Wert, attended Van Wert High School, and considers his home airport to be Van Wert County Airport, is one of six pilot intern - competing in Cessna's Discover Flying Challenge.

Market on Main welcomed warm weather and a large crowd of community members in front of the Van Wert Courthouse Friday afternoon.

The winners this year were Kaitlyn Brant , Female Athlete of the Year and Joseph Hurless , Male Athlete of the Year.

The 14th annual Van Wert County Hospital All-Star Football Game hosted by the Van Wert Booster Club will kick off 7:30 p.m. tonight at Eggerss Stadium.