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Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor FORT RECOVERY – Ohio Agriculture Director Jim Zehringer returned to his roots to put the final stamp on historic statewide livestock regulations. Zehringer, a 1970 graduate of Fort Recovery High School, selected his alma mater as the site for an official signing ceremony for Ohio’s new livestock care standards. The site was […]

POSTED: 09/30/11 at 5:41 am. FILED UNDER: News

Van Wert Police September 28, 1:36 p.m. — An unruly student was reported at Van Wert High School. September 27, 2:34 p.m. — A report was filed of an unruly student at LifeLinks Community School. Delphos Police No new reports.

POSTED: 09/30/11 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

NPAC information A ground-breaking show starring a rotating roster of celebrity hosts and fabulous young dancers from “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Dancing With the Stars” and “High School Musical,” pushes the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest “hip-hop” styles. This stunning cast will be in […]

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Gary Clay of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank presents a check for $2,500 to Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio Executive Director Paul Hoverman in the Van Wert Federal Savings Bank Grand Lobby of the NPAC. The Van Wert Federal Savings Bank donation is a major sponsorship for the John Tesh Big Band Christmas […]

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Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Lautzenheiser as its medical director. In this position, Dr. Lautzenheiser will supervise all clinical activities of the Health Center. Dr. Lautzenheiser has worked at Family Health Care for three years; prior to that he had a family practice in Convoy […]

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American Legion Van Wert Post 178 Commander Gary Fiegel presents a donation to Cindy Wood of the Van Wert County Council On Aging. (photo submitted)

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DEFIANCE — The Van Wert golf team finished fourth out of 12 teams in sectional play at Country Acres, one stroke and one team position from qualifying as a team. Napoleon, Bryan, and Liberty-Benton will head to Sycamore Springs in team play next Thursday. Individuals advancing include: Carter Bowman of St. Marys (76), Jacob Brake of Van […]

POSTED: 09/30/11 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Van Wert varsity volleyball team will be playing at home in the Van Wert Invitational this Saturday, October 1. The theme for the volleyball game is “Family Day”. Anyone that attends the game and is a family member (parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins) of one of the volleyball players will have their name included […]

POSTED: 09/30/11 at 2:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports

Van Wert independent/YMCA information The YMCA of Van Wert County is pleased to announce Julie Schaufelberger and Kristin Lichtensteiger as the new directors of the Wellness Department. Schaufelberger has a Bachelor of Science in physical education from The Ohio State University, is a certified personal trainer and holds certifications in strength and conditioning, healthy lifestyle […]

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Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Lady Knights were back at it Thursday as they hosted the Allen East Mustangs. Crestview defeated the Lady Mustangs in three straight games, 25-16, 25-11 and 25-11. The Knights are now 13-1 overall and remain unbeaten in the Northwest Conference at 6-0. The Crestview junior varsity team was […]

POSTED: 09/29/11 at 11:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports