Reservations opened Monday, April 1st for members and Wednesday, April 3rd to the public for Off Stage Productions’ next dinner theatre show “Gladys in Wonderland”, a two-act comedy written by Rosemary Frisino Toohey. Show dates are April 19, 20, 21 and 26, 27 & 28, 2024. Saturday and Sunday performances will be dinner theatre shows.…
The Van Wert Peony Festival is excited to be holding the Queen Jubilee Pageant on Friday, April 5th at LifeHouse Church in Van Wert. Eight area high schools have selected students to represent their senior class in for the 49th annual event. Over $5,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded to the Queen and her…
Tanga (Tonya) graduated from North Side High school in Fort Wayne, IN and Indiana University. Her only daughter, Danesha, has currently earned several financial scholarships and is following in her mom’s footsteps and attending Indiana University. Danesha spent the past 5 years as a Junior American Legion Rider in Van Wert, OH. Tanga moved to…
Van Wert, OH Off Stage Productions Inc. is proud to announce the cast and crew for our Fall 2023 Dinner Theatre production of “Four Old Broads”, a comedy by Leslie Kimball. Director Matt Krol is pleased to welcome six veteran Off Stage actors who will be familiar to audiences of recent shows, one actor returning…
The Creative Economy in Northwest Ohio took center stage for shared conversation on Wednesday, August 23rd at The Niswonger in Van Wert. The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation presenting Van Wert Live events welcomed State Representative Roy Klopfenstein and Angela Meleca of Creative Ohio to share insights on the impact of the live performing arts…
State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) visited the Vantage Career Center in Van Wert. The representative met with Center leadership, business leaders, instructors, and coordinators to learn more about the benefits of TechCred courses and how they help the local community. “With the demands of our workforce rapidly changing, it is important that we continue to…
By: Mark Holtsberry Ora Crone was a Grover Hill fella who was born September 18, 1888 in Scott, Van Wert, Ohio. The son of George Washington, born December 8, 1861 in Mercer County, Ohio and Julia Elizabeth (Ross) Crone born November 15, 1867 in Van Wert, Ohio. They were married August 7, 1884 in Van…
The Council on Aging recently recognized Nancy Sink for her service over the last several years as the President of the Council on Aging Board. The Council on Aging is a 501c3 Charitable organization and United Way agency that has been serving Van Wert County senior citizens since 1975. For more information about the COA visit our…
Just Announced! Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, a night of pure improv comes to The Niswonger on Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. This Van Wert Live Fall feature is presented by Laing Family Dentistry: Drs. Kevin and Robert Laing. Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is New York City’s Award-Winning All-Improvised Comedy Show. Every song is fresh.…
Van Wert, OH Off Stage Productions Inc. is pleased to announce the cast and crew for our Spring 2023 Dinner Theatre production of “Showtime at First Baptist” by Ron Osborn. This all female cast of six includes five veteran actresses from previous shows as well as one making her debut performance. We are very happy…
Wayne Trace students in grades 7-10 who exhibited the Raider qualities of Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness during the first four months of this school year enjoyed a trip to Van Wert Olympic Lanes at the beginning of this month. In order to qualify for this trip, students needed to have strong attendance, good grades, and…
Vantage Carpentry Students Craft A Gift That Keeps On Giving Carpentry students at Vantage Career Center used their skills to spread holiday magic and cheer for the annual Christmas at Fountain Park event held in Van Wert. The idea originated from the Christmas committee to build a special sleigh addition to the already merry and…
