Van Wert independent/United Way information With the need even greater than in past years, local businesses, organizations and individuals stepped up to the plate and hit a home run for this year’s United Way Day of Caring. “The 2011 (event) is now complete after months of planning and organizing and it was a huge success,” […]
POSTED: 10/01/11 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Brittany Jurczyk (at right) was crowned the 2011 Van Wert High School Homecoming queen during Friday night’s game between the Cougars and Celina Bulldogs at Eggerss Stadium. Also shown are the new queen and her court (from the left) sophomore attendant Lauren Mathew, senior attendant Abbie Brincefield, Queen Brittany, senor attendant Laney Ellzey, junior attendant […]
POSTED: 10/01/11 at 5:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Heart Land Patriots have invited candidates for contested citywide offices to share their stories and qualifications for their respective positions at the organization’s regular October meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, at 6:30 p.m., in the Youth Room of Trinity Friends Church’s Family Life Center. Candidates vying for mayor, law […]
POSTED: 10/01/11 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert varsity volleyball team lost to Celina in three straight games, 16-25, 18-25 and 12-25. The Cougar junior varsity team also lost in three games: 27-25, 13-25 and 24-26, while the Van Wert freshmen lost in two games, 7-25 and 15-25 The Lady Cougars are back in action today […]
POSTED: 10/01/11 at 4:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
All three Van Wert girls’ tennis singles players, and both doubles teams advanced in the Western Buckeye League tournament and will play again today at the University of Northwest Ohio’s tennis complex. No. 1 singles player Brooke Keber defeated Elida’s Monica Tieu, but then lost to No. 1 seed Lauren Rovner of Shawnee, 6-1, 6-0. […]
POSTED: 10/01/11 at 4:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
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 […]
POSTED: 09/30/11 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
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 […]
POSTED: 09/30/11 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
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 […]
POSTED: 09/30/11 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News