Van Wert independent sports HILLIARD — Cold, wet, muddy conditions couldn’t keep the Van Wert Boys Cross Country team from turning in one of their best performances this year as the toed the line with some of the best in the state on Saturday at the Midwest Meet of Champions hosted by Hilliard Bradley High […]
POSTED: 10/04/11 at 11:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Greggory Scott Powell, 23, of Fruita, Colo., and formerly of Van Wert, died September 25, 2011, in Fruita. He was born July 26, 1988, in Van Wert, the son of Carla Jean (Germann) Powell, who survives in Pittsburgh, Pa., and the late Terry Lee Powell. Other survivors include a daughter, Sarenia Powell; one brother, Terry […]
POSTED: 10/04/11 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
I hear quite often, people say, “Oh my kids used to do music, but now they do sports!” Recently, I have been giving thought to the number of people, primarily students, who are involved in both music and sports and are successful and enriched by both. This past summer, a men’s chorus was organized to […]
POSTED: 10/04/11 at 2:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
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POSTED: 10/04/11 at 2:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert independent/ODOT information COLUMBUS – Ohio has 8 million drivers, 121,000 miles of roadway and 600,000 (or more) deer. Trying to predict when and where a deer and motorist will meet is an impossible task, but drivers who understand how deer behave are more likely to avoid a crash. The Ohio Department of Transportation […]
POSTED: 10/04/11 at 2:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Reserved seats for the final three varsity football home games at Crestview are being offered by the athletic department through a one-time-only reduced reserved seat ticket. The price for the ticket is $20 for a reserved seat for the remaining Crestview home games with Ada, Columbus Grove (Homecoming), and Paulding. By purchasing a reserved seat, fans […]
POSTED: 10/04/11 at 2:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent/VWCH information Van Wert County Hospital recently put wellness first with a $10,000 donation toward The Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex. “It seems fitting for Van Wert Hospital to give back to our community while promoting healthy living,” says President/CEO Mark Minick. The new six-tennis court complex, named in honor of its […]
POSTED: 10/04/11 at 1:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Boy Scout information Autumn is around the corner, bringing cooler temperatures, falling leaves … Boy Scout popcorn. The Black Swamp Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from all over the area are starting to sell popcorn to fund their scouting activities. Many packs and troops rely on this […]
POSTED: 10/04/11 at 1:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA of Van Wert County will be hosting its free Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 9, at 2 p.m. at the Van Wert Reservoir. The event is sponsored by Van Wert County Hospital and Van Wert Manor. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Help kick off this important month by participating […]
POSTED: 10/04/11 at 1:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) has announced the township recycling schedule for the month of October. The hours for township drop-off service are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents and businesses can also deliver clean recyclable material to the recycling drive-through located at the Van Wert Recycling Center, 1135 N. Washington St. (just north […]
POSTED: 10/04/11 at 1:17 am. FILED UNDER: News