Like the swallows to Capistrano, the swans finally made it to Van Wert. The Ballet Theatre of Russia performed Tchaikovsky’s popular ballet, Swan Lake, Monday night for a large and enthusiastic crowd that didn’t seem to mind a delay of nearly a week to see the rescheduled event. For most, it was well worth the […]
POSTED: 02/08/11 at 2:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education approved adding two Saturdays to the school calendar to make up for days lost because of inclement weather during a special meeting held Monday evening in the district boardroom. The district has already lost seven days to snow, fog and a late start related […]
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Lots of people showed up at Vantage Career Center on Monday evening to take part in the school’s Open House and Scholarship Dinner. A number of those who attended checked out the classrooms and talked to Vantage teachers and staff, while others checked out the chicken and fixings being served during the Scholarship Dinner. One […]
POSTED: 02/08/11 at 1:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
EMA information The Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency is reminding local homeowners and businesses that recent snow accumulations in the county are putting heavy strain on rooftops and can result in roof collapses. Local EMA Director Rick McCoy said recent snowfall has accounted for 16.8 inches of snow, along with an inch of sleet […]
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Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst reminds all property owners that real estate taxes are due Wednesday, February 9. Payments paid by mail must be postmarked on or before February 9. Those who want to use a credit card to pay their taxes can do so by visiting the Treasurer’s website at www.vanwertcounty.org. Any homeowner […]
POSTED: 02/08/11 at 1:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on the influx of heroin into the Van Wert area and its effects on the community. The first part will deal with the increase in arrests for heroin trafficking. DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The influx of cheap heroin into the community first seen in 2008 has, […]
POSTED: 02/07/11 at 4:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 02/07/11 at 3:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tired of winter and need a pick-me-up? The American Cancer Society has just what you’re looking for with its Daffodil Days fundraiser. The local ACS chapter is selling daffodils through February 23 for delivery on March 14 – the week celebrated as Daffodil Days by the Society (March 12-20). Cost for a bunch of daffodils […]
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Although it was cold and there was about a foot of snow on the ground, that didn’t stop the Ohio Has Talent! show from taking place at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Saturday. A total of 20 acts entertained a nice-sized crowd at the NPAC, although the weather kept away some […]
POSTED: 02/07/11 at 2:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police February 6, 11:45 a.m. — A resident of the 500 block of Gordon Avenue reported the theft of a black 20-inch Mongoose bicycle with a gray stripe from the 300 block of North Franklin Street. February 5, 8:16 p.m. — Christine A. Miller, 19, of Ohio City, was charged with operating a […]
POSTED: 02/07/11 at 1:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement