Van Wert County

Van Wert boy vies for title of Jr. Ranger, with a prize of $20,000

VAN WERT — A Van Wert 11-year-old with autism is in the running to win the title of the 2025 Jr. Ranger, along with a prize of $20,000, a chance to meet television star Jeff Corwin, and a feature in the National Wildlife Federation’s Ranger Rick Magazine, a popular print and online periodical that teaches young kids about nature and the environment.

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Lee Greenwood

Country music legend Lee Greenwood to perform at Niswonger

VAN WERT - The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is excited to announce that country music icon Lee Greenwood will take the stage on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM. Presenting sponsor is Greenway Bank, with JoAnne Wolford and Bruce & Julie Kennedy as the supporting sponsors. Lee Greenwood has a career spanning decades and a voice that has defined American patriotism, his performance promises to be a night of unforgettable music and national pride.

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Sandi Patty returns to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on March 9

VAN WERT – February 24, 2025 – One of the most celebrated voices in contemporary Christian music, Sandi Patty, is set to return to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 9th for an unforgettable evening of music. Presented by JoAnn Wolford and supported by Strategence Capital, the office of Tim Stoller, and Erin Laukhoff, this special performance will showcase the powerful vocals and heartfelt artistry that have defined Patty’s legendary career.

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