Lake Campus information CELINA — The relatively new bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering program offered at the Lake Campus of Wright State University is growing rapidly, and one of the reasons for that growth is that the engineering faculty understands the necessity of working closely with area industry. The Lake Campus is pleased to offer […]
POSTED: 08/18/12 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted CELINA — The Van Wert varsity golf team traveled to Fox’s Den in Celina on Friday to compete alongside 21 other teams in an 18-hole invitational. The Cougars carded a score of 330, good enough for fourth place in the tourney. Seniors Jake Brake and Tyler Turnwald led the Cougars with rounds of […]
POSTED: 08/18/12 at 5:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor WREN – It’s time again for Wiffleball in the village of Wren. Given kudos in the July/August edition of Reader’s Digest for its Wiffleball tournament, the village provides that — and much more — during its annual Wren Homecoming festival, to be held this weekend. Opening ceremonies for the Wiffleball Tournament will […]
POSTED: 08/17/12 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
ODA information REYNOLDSBURG — Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels is urging Ohio farmers to take advantage of resources that will help connect farmers who may have grown more hay than they need to farmers who don’t have enough to feed their herds. Ohio’s Hay Directory, along with other drought-related information, is now […]
POSTED: 08/17/12 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Sheriff Stan Owens advised that deputies on Tuesday participated with West Central Ohio Crime Task Force units and agents of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in an aerial marijuana eradication effort. The Attorney General’s Office provides aircraft for the eradication effort, which resulted in 145 marijuana plants being found at five separate […]
POSTED: 08/17/12 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview information CONVOY — The faculty and staff of Crestview Middle and High Schools are excited to welcome back students for the 2012-2013 school year. The first day of school for students will be Wednesday, September 5, with the day beginning at 8 a.m. Students in grades 8-12 may begin picking up schedules on Monday, […]
POSTED: 08/17/12 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police August 14, 3:59 p.m. — A broken glass window was reported at the Van Wert Variety Store, 315 E. Main St. August 15, 11:51 a.m. — David P. Mace, 24, of 734 Liberty St., was arrested on a charge of domestic violence for an incident at his residence. August 15, 5:20 p.m. […]
POSTED: 08/17/12 at 5:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
John Keith Bemis, 30, of Delphos, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at his residence. He was born September 28, 1981, in Greenville, the son of Tony and Sue (Reddy) Bemis, who survive in Delphos. Other survivors include three sisters, Allie Bemis of Cleveland, Mary-Frances Bemis, station in Guam with the U.S. Navy, and Christine “Christy” […]
POSTED: 08/17/12 at 5:40 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Information submitted CELINA — The Cougar junior varsity golf team traveled to the Fox’s Den in Celina on Thursday to compete in a 13-team JV Invitational hosted by Celina High School. Van Wert finished the day at 408, which placed it sixth out of 13 teams. Lima Central Catholic won the event with a score […]
POSTED: 08/17/12 at 5:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education approved personnel items and also heard an update on elementary school projects during its final board meeting prior to the start of school. The board approved contracts for Nancy Brown as a high school language arts teacher, Ashley Wharton as a LifeLinks language arts teacher, […]
POSTED: 08/16/12 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News