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Special concert coming to Trinity Friends
VAN WERT — Denver of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra is coming to Van Wert for a special concert, Let Freedom Ring, this Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 25 at Trinity Friends Church. Let Freedom Ring is a high energy horn- driven concert filled with patriotic classics...
Van Wert EMA director promotes severe weather safety to West Central Ohio Safety Council
VAN WERT, OH (WLIO) - Ohio is leading the nation in the number of tornadoes so far this year, and a local EMA director wants people to know what to do when the siren sounds. Rick McCoy from Van Wert County spoke to the members of the West Central Ohio Safety Council about staying safe during severe weather. He touched on threats like thunderstorms, hail, and straight-line winds. There have been 55 confirmed tornadoes so far this year in Ohio, which usually sees the most tornado activity in May and June. So, McCoy told the group to be prepared when severe weather strikes.
Homespun: Can I have your address?
I have been going through some “attic boxes” in recent days. In the process, I have come across several boxes of letters I have saved for a lifetime, cursive writing, the kind that used to draw us to the mail box every day to see if a personal letter had arrived for us from someone.
Winans Coffee & Chocolate to open new store in Celina this summer
CELINA, Ohio (WKEF) -- Winans Coffee & Chocolate will be expanding this summer!. The local coffee and chocolate chain plans to open a new store at 208 South Main St. in Celina, Ohio later this summer. “Winans is a hometown chocolate shop and fits main street areas such as downtown...
Lincolnview beats Columbus Grove in district semis
ELIDA—The Lincolnview Lady Lancers took Monday night’s district semifinal as the top-seeded Lancers clashed with fourth-seeded Columbus Grove Bulldogs. Allie Miller drove in five runs as the Lancers pulled away with a 11-1 six inning victory to advance to the district title game on Friday.
YOU-Exchange comes together for 4-H
VAN WERT COUNTY — York Commanders, Ohio City Blue Ribbon Workers, Udder Dairy, and 4-H Exchange Club (YOU-Exchange Club) have combined forces the last several years for service towards the 4-H community. As one large group, YOU-Exchange holds the spring 4-H Pork BBQ. All proceeds from the BBQ are...
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