DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Nathan Profit and Lauren Buchanan were chosen as this year’s Junior Fair king and queen, while 4-H members received special awards as part of Thursday’s activities at the 2011 Van Wert County Fair. No one was likely surprised at Profit’s being king, since he was the only candidate for the position. Buchanan, […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Chamber information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Thursday that it has selected Susan L. Munroe as its new president/CEO. She will begin work at the Chamber on Tuesday, September 6. “The Chamber Board was very impressed with Susan’s vision for the Chamber and her strategy for building […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Board of Education approved two of three bids for houses either renovated or built by Vantage students and also toured a portion of the school’s construction project and heard an update on its progress. Board members approved bids for the Carpentry Class house at 1275 Madison Blvd. and a Buildings and […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Contemporary Christian Band FFH (Far From Home) will perform in front of the grandstand on Sunday afternoon. After releasing six independent projects, FFH was signed with Essential Records and has since released seven studio albums, as well as a “greatest hits” album. The group originally was formed as Four For Harmony, an a cappella […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 1:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
COLUMBUS — With an estimated 1.3 million Ohioans traveling this Labor Day weekend, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) reminds motorists: “Every Move You Make, Keep It Safe.” According to ODOT safety experts, more than 2,400 Ohio drivers were involved in crashes during the 2010 holiday weekend, with nearly 30 percent of the crashes occurring […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 1:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Cougar golf team moved to 4-0 in the Western Buckeye League and 6-0 overall Thursday, defeating WBL foe Elida 155-173. Van Wert’s No. 1 golfer, Jacob Brake, and No. 2 Tyler Turnwald combined for 9-hole scores at one over par and beat their Bulldog competitors by 14 strokes. Playing behind them was […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 1:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The YWCA of Van Wert County is announcing the return of the gymnastics program for the fall session. Classes are instructed by two experienced coaches, Danni Chiles and Jamie Evans, who have over 20 years of combined experience in competitive gymnastics and coaching. Classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Preschool class […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert High School volleyball team is taking orders for Van Wert 2011 season shirts until Friday, September 9. Cost of the shirts ranges from $7 for a short-sleeved t-shirt to $27 for a men’s Under Armour Tech Shirt. Women’s Under Armour Tech Shirts are $22. Also available are sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts, sweatpants […]
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Brickner Ambulance Service is offering free blood pressure screenings from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 419 S. Washington St. Brickner’s will also be offering free blood pressure screenings on the midway during the Van Wert County Fair. Remember to be proactive about one’s personal health.
POSTED: 09/02/11 at 12:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police September 1, 7:15 p.m. — Thaddeus Lang, 21, of Grover Hill, was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia as a result of a traffic stop in connection with an unrelated theft incident.
POSTED: 09/01/11 at 11:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement