Van Wert News

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.

The Holiday at Home Committee extends an invitation to the Van Wert community to participate in the events of its 30th celebration.

Van Wert Elks #1197 held its annual Flag Day ceremony on Wednesday evening with several historic versions of the American flag.

A widespread and dangerous storm front was set to hit the Van Wert and surrounding areas late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

The eighth-annual Van Wert Cougar Booster Club Golf Scramble will be held Saturday at Willow Bend Country Club to benefit the Cougar Athletic Complex.

Sentences for four cases highlighted an otherwise light session in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, including two persons who were sentenced for their parts in an attempt to bring drugs into the jail.

Heart Land Patriots of Van Wert met Tuesday evening to discuss Common Core state standards.

The Hoaglin-Jackson Sunrise club will meet June 12 at the Van Wert Pizza Hut at 10 p.m. Esther Spridgeon will give the devotions and Bible verse.

It is often said we don't visit what is in our own backyard. I have to admit I fit in that category.