Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of H.R. 6365, the National Security and Job Protection Act, which would remove the across-the-board cuts, known as a “sequester,” upon enactment of the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012, or an alternative bill that achieves a similar level […]
POSTED: 09/15/12 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted BOWLING GREEN – The office of U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a Military Academy Information Night for the 2013 academic year. The informational meeting will take place from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, September 20, in the Perrysburg High School library, 13385 Roachton Road. During the meeting, potential candidates will be advised […]
POSTED: 09/15/12 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Looking for something to do this morning before the Ohio State Buckeyes play California at noon? Area residents are asked to support a Van Wert Booster Club fundraiser by test-driving a Dodge vehicle at Van Wert High School from 8 a.m.-noon Greve Chrysler Dodge is offering $20 for each person who test-drives one […]
Debra Kay Wagner, 55, of Van Wert, died Thursday morning, September 13, 2012, at her residence. She was born April 29, 1957, in Van Wert, the daughter of Lillie (Baker) Hunter, who survives in Van Wert, and the late James Hunter. On December 4, 1999, she married Richard L. Wagner, who survives in Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 09/14/12 at 12:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VWHS volleyball information ELIDA — The Van Wert Cougars were back in action Thursday night when they traveled to Elida to take on the Elida Bulldogs in their second Western Buckeye League match. The first game went to the Cougars by a resounding score of 25-17. Elida put up a fight in the second game, […]
POSTED: 09/14/12 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Police September 11, 10:54 p.m. — A home in the 400 block of Shaffer Street was reportedly entered and $500 in cash taken. September 10, 11:30 a.m. — A break-in was reported at a residence in the 800 block of Elson Avenue. Tools and big-screen televisions were among the items taken. September 10, […]
POSTED: 09/14/12 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Independent staff/FEMA reports FEMA officials have provided an update on the claims process underway to reimburse local governments and non-profit entities for costs incurred because of the derecho straight-wind storm that hit Van Wert County on June 29. Providing assistance to individuals and businesses is not the only concern of the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
POSTED: 09/14/12 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
WBESC information The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center Governing Board approved a number of personnel actions during its regular September meeting, which was held at Thomas Edison Center. The board extended a one-year contract to Rebecca Johns as a paraprofessional in the Allen County ESC system, effective the beginning of the year. Other personnel action […]
POSTED: 09/14/12 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was awarded the “Guardian of Small Business” Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “I am honored to be a recipient of NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business Award. It is critical we listen to our small business owners, as they have been […]
POSTED: 09/14/12 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Paulding SWCD information PAULDING — The Paulding SWCD will be offering money to replace dead ash trees in light of the widespread devastation of native ash trees by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer insect. Paulding County residents are dealing with the huge task of removing and disposing of hundreds, if not thousands, of dead ash […]
POSTED: 09/14/12 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: News