Van Wert City Schools information Van Wert City Schools, in correlation with Ohio Revised Code 3313.64 or 3313.65, will again permit students from other school districts in Ohio to apply and enroll in the district’s school system through “open enrollment” for the 2012-2013 school year. Applications will be accepted beginning immediately on a first-come, first-served […]
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 11:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Paulding SWCD information PAULDING — The Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District is now taking orders for tree seedlings and wildflower mixes. Orders are open to the public, and will be accepted until March 1. The tree seedlings being featured are: Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, American Arborvitae, Red Bud, Lilac, Red Maple, Red […]
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 11:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars hung with the best team in the Western Buckeye League this season for most of the game, but fell 57-47 in a league game played Friday at the Cougar’s Den. Tenacious defense that kept Van Wert from getting into an offensive rhythm, coupled with a balanced, opportunistic offense […]
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 10:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent CONVOY — The Crestview Knights boys’ basketball team was just too much, offensively, for Allen East, with Crestview defeating the Mustangs 69-37 in a Northwest Conference game played Friday night at Convoy. The Knights led 14-8 at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead to 21 points, 36-15, at […]
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 10:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Cougar football player Austin Reichert signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Findlay during a ceremony held Wednesday in the high school library. Reichert, who was surrounded by his parents and siblings, and his coach, Bob Priest, said his visit to Findlay “just felt like home” — one of the reasons […]
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Crestview Knights freshman boys’ basketball team defeated a scrappy Allen East Mustang team last night by the score of 36-28. The Knights move to 9-2 overall and 6-0 in the Northwest Conference. Crestview, which earned the No. 1 seed for the conference tournament, will play this Saturday against Lima Central Catholic at Spencerville with […]
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Board of Education got some good news on two bids approved for the facilities project, but also heard some concerns that the overall project may not meet its deadline — something that could play havoc with the school’s summer class schedules. The board awarded a bid for abatement and moisture […]
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Cooper Farms information Cooper Farms Cooked Meats has joined the wind-power revolution, having recently installed two 1.5-megawatt wind turbines. The turbines, which should be fully functioning by mid-February, will provide over 50 percent of the Van Wert plant’s power needs, and save valuable natural resources. Though these only add to the multitude of turbines that […]
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VWCDJFS information The Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services announces the return of two program: Non-emergency Transportation and Diapers for Children Under 3. Non-Emergency Transportation This program provides gasoline reimbursement for individuals traveling 80 miles or more one-way for medical treatment that is not available or accessible locally. The target group for […]
POSTED: 02/03/12 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News