Crime Stoppers information September marks the official “Crime Stoppers Month”. More than 1,000 Crime Stoppers programs around the world are holding events to kick off September as Crime Stoppers Month. Crime Stoppers now operates in 26 countries around the world, including over 350 Crime Stoppers programs throughout the United States that have a common goal to […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of H.R. 4124, the Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2012, during today’s Subcommittee on Health markup. This bipartisan bill assists states with emergency medical technician (EMT) shortages to streamline and waive certification requirements that are duplicative for veterans who […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. – New federal resources have been awarded to an airport in Van Wert County. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced that the Van Wert County Regional Airport Authority and the Van Wert County have been awarded federal resources through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to remove […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview volleyball information CONVOY — The Crestview Lady Knights varsity volleyball team hosted Delphos Jefferson in a Northwest Conference match won by the Knights in straight games: 25-13, 25-12, and 25-21. Crestview is now 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the NWC. The Crestview junior varsity team also came out on top by scores of 25-14 […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview girls’ golf information BLUFFTON — The Lady Lancer Golf Team traveled to Bluffton Golf Club to take on the host Ada Bulldogs. The Lancers came away with a convincing victory, 208 to 258. Senior Amanda Kocab collected her first match medalist honors with a fine score of 47. Junior Macey Ashbaugh overcame a slow start […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VWHS cross country information TIFFIN — This past weekend, the Van Wert boys’ and girls’ cross country teams traveled to the Tiffin Cross Country Carnival and came home with solid results. The girls finished seventh out of 25 in the Division II-A (more competitive) varsity race, while the boys’ squad, featuring all underclassmen, finished fifth […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:07 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VWMS cross country information CONVOY — The Van Wert Middle School boys were victorious at the Crestview Cross Country Invitational last evening. The Cougar harriers finished first in the field of eight teams. Thane Cowan and Sam Easley led the charge for the Van Wert squad, earning third and fourth place honors, respectively. Dylan Lautzenheiser, 10th; […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
County Health Dept. information The Van Wert County Health Department is offering a drive-through flu shot clinic on Saturday, September 22, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Seasonal flu vaccinations will be available from 8 a.m. until noon. Individuals who want to take advantage of this convenient service will need to enter the fairgrounds at […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 5:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
After nearly a year of research and planning, a new season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio begins this weekend. Celebrating five years, we kick the season off with a Gala weekend of activities and events, featuring the renowned tenor, Ronan Tynan. As one of the world’s most sought after inspirational speakers, […]
POSTED: 09/12/12 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a burglary that occurred at 524 N. Market St. in Van Wert. Between the hours of 10:42 a.m. and 2 p.m., an unknown person entered the residence located at 524 N. Market St. and stole an undisclosed […]
POSTED: 09/11/12 at 9:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers