Van Wert independent/ODJFS information Those looking for signs the Ohio’s employment picture is improving were no doubt disappointed with Friday’s release of statewide employment figures. Ohio once again saw a small jump in unemployment in August, mirroring a trend seen in the country as a whole. The state’s unemployment rate was 9.1 percent in August, […]
POSTED: 09/17/11 at 12:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent The Van Wert Police Department is pleased to announce that two members of the department recently received an award for their role in a child pornography sting and investigation. Detective Sgt. Jeffrey A. Blackmore and Officer Michael D. Freeman received the award from the U.S. Secret Service during a ceremony held at […]
POSTED: 09/16/11 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview Parents’ Club has announced that it will award $200 to each Crestview Elementary teacher for purchasing additional classroom resources. Also, the Crestview Parents Club raised $15,000 that was used to purchase a new elementary computer lab, housed off of the Crestview Elementary Library. This initiative has required three years worth of various forms […]
POSTED: 09/16/11 at 11:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
CINDY WOOD/independent sports ELIDA — It was all Elida in a 43-6 Western Buckeye League win over Van Wert Friday night. Elida quarterback Reggie McAdams had a night for the books, completing 23 of 34 passes for 360 yards and four touchdowns. All four of those touchdown passes went into the hands of Bulldog receiver […]
POSTED: 09/16/11 at 11:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports BLUFFTON — It was a contest all the way, but the Crestview Knights won their second game in a row over Bluffton in the two teams’ Northwest Conference game Friday night. The two teams traded scores most of the night, with the score tied at 20-all with 20 seconds to play. That’s […]
POSTED: 09/16/11 at 11:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Willow Bend Country Club and the Van Wert Cougar golf team hosted the Redskins from Wapakoneta under cool temperatures and a brisk breeze. Cougar senior Vince Moreland controlled his own temperature, remaining hot on the golf course. Coming off his co-match medalist honors earlier this week against Celina, Moreland parlayed a […]
POSTED: 09/16/11 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview Local School District has a host of additions to their faculty for the 2011-12 school year. Due to retirements and new assignments within the district, Crestview is pleased to announce the newest members that have joined its faculty. After subbing in the Crestview kitchen over the past year, Karen Pettyjohn has joined the cafeteria […]
POSTED: 09/16/11 at 6:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Congratulations to Vantage Career Center Blue Chippers Harley-Davidson Lane (Electricity) from Continental and Joseph Shoppell (Early Childhood Education) from Lincolnview. Blue Chippers are Vantage students who have perfect attendance and a 4.0 GPA for the nine-week grading period. Harley and Joseph achieved this goal for the fourth quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. (Vantage photo)
POSTED: 09/16/11 at 6:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Vantage Career Center recognized student athletes on Fall Sports Spirit Day recently. Fall athletes attending Vantage include (front row, from the left) Joseph Shoppell (Lincolnview soccer), Jeremy Miller (Parkway football), Jaquobe Markward (Lincolnview soccer), Cora Finfrock (Crestview cross country), Lexi Baker (Crestview cheerleading), Olivia Hook (Wayne Trace golf), Breyanna Longdo (Paulding cheerleading), Taylor Aguirre (Kalida […]
POSTED: 09/16/11 at 6:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert Cougar varsity volleyball team extended its Western Buckeye League record to 2-1 with a victory over the Elida Bulldogs on Thursday. Van Wert won the first two games by scores of 26-24 and 25-21, but the Lady Bulldogs made a comeback in the third game, winning 25-19 to force a fourth game. […]
POSTED: 09/16/11 at 4:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports