The Van Wert Fair Board will host a open house for Paul Oechsle on Sunday, January 29, from 2-4 p.m. in the Ohio State Extension meeting room. Everyone is encouraged to stop out and help celebrate Oechsle’s retirement and thank him for his many years of dedication to the Van Wert County Fair. Oechsle has been […]
POSTED: 01/20/12 at 4:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview Jazz Band poses with its “Best Instrumental Group” trophy earned at the Southern Wells Rader Classic on January 7. The band scored higher than nine other ensembles to take the first place trophy. This is the second year in a row that the band has taken the top spot at this competition, and […]
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SIDNEY — The Crestview High School Scholastic Bowl team traveled south this past Saturday to compete in the Sidney Social Studies Tournament, which consisted of a field of 30 teams. The Crestview A Team defeated St. Marys, Celina, Ben Logan, Tipp City, and then Troy in overtime to be seeded first in the final bracket. The local […]
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Joyce Darlene “Grandma” Derossett, 78, of Mendon, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born September 21, 1933, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late Ernest and Ella K. (Davis) Clouse. On July 17, 1971, she married Talbie Derossett, who preceded her in death on September 14, 2004. Survivors include […]
POSTED: 01/19/12 at 2:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Rose Marie Maples, 75, of Haviland, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born April 14, 1936, in Haviland, the daughter of the late Elmer M. and Thelma Marie (Rodman) Baker. In 1957, she married Eugene Elmer Maples, who preceded her in death on November 3, 1988. Survivors […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A special meeting was held Wednesday to approve construction documents related to the second step in Van Wert City Schools’ elementary facility project. Board of Education members unanimously approved the documents, which deal with the renovation of Jefferson Elementary School into a pre-kindergarten/kindergarten building this year. Superintendent Ken Amstutz explained to board […]
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Contributor content Local attorney and business owner Todd Wolfrum has announced his candidacy for Van Wert County Commissioner. Wolfrum will compete in the March Republican primary for the seat being vacated by Gary Adams at year’s end. Wolfrum has lived in Van Wert County for nearly his entire life, leaving only for purposes of education. […]
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Central Insurance information Central Insurance Companies has announced applications are now available for the scholarship program of the company’s Educational and Charitable Foundation. This scholarship program was developed to reward and support graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central has provided financial security, protection, and peace of mind to policyholders for […]
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COLUMBUS — State Representative Lynn Wachtmann (R-Napoleon), in conjunction with the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools, is promoting the 2011-2012 Legislative Scholarship Program. The Legislative Scholarship Program offers over 340 scholarship opportunities totaling more than $1.1 million to graduating Ohio high school seniors. The primary objective of these scholarships is to provide students […]
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Successfully launch a new business by completing the “Starting Right” class developed by the Business Enterprise Center at Wright State. This two-hour class delivers much of the basic information necessary for successful business ownership. Each participant receives a “Starting Right” packet including legal, record-keeping, tax and general business information. A business plan questionnaire and cash […]
POSTED: 01/19/12 at 1:46 am. FILED UNDER: News