DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With most of Ohio’s 88 counties showing decreases in unemployment during October, Van Wert County proved an exception, with jobless figures released Tuesday showing a slight increase in local unemployment for the month. Figures released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services showed the county’s jobless rate was up three-tenths […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Lincolnview Local Board of Education President Eric Germann received a pat on the back from the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA), while he and fellow board members received a fairly positive five-year forecast from Treasurer Troy Bowersock during their November meeting held Tuesday evening. OSBA Chief Financial Officer Janice Smith presented Germann […]
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NPAC information Get into the holiday frame of mind with the “Legends of Christmas,” an extraordinary program where customs of the holiday season are unwrapped. Ceci Wiselogel discusses the many different legends and traditions that make this the most wonderful time of year. This informative presentation can be enjoyed by people of every age. The […]
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Wetzel Motorcycle Club recently donated funds to the Middle Point Fire/EMS. Here, Rick and Candi Busch of the Middle Point Fire/EMS receive a $1,000 donation from a Wetzel MC member. (photo submitted)
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Information submitted The Van Wert County Council on Aging will be having its annual Christmas Potluck Luncheon on Tuesday, December 11. Events will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m., with the Van Wert High School Show Choir serenading seniors with Christmas songs and joy. Lunch will follow at 11 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring in […]
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VWHS information An informational meeting on financial aid has been scheduled for parents/guardians of senior students. The Office of Student Services has arranged for Lawrence Matthews of Bluffton University to make a presentation on the financial aid process. Matthews will explain the step-by-step procedures in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). In addition, Van […]
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Information submitted CONVOY — Santa Claus will be arriving at the Convoy Edgewood Park Community Building on Saturday, December 1, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Children can chat with Santa and receive a treat from the Jolly Old Elf; there will be a crafts project to participate in and refreshments will be served. Parents and grandparents […]
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YMCA information The YMCA of Van Wert County will be offering a new member special this Friday, Black Friday, to all who join this day only, from 8 a.m.-noon. All new members who join on Black Friday will pay no joining fee, a savings worth up to $75, depending on membership purchased. The Y hours […]
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The Van Wert High School Athletic Department has listed scholar-athletes for the first nine weeks, which was just over because of the late start to school this year. Scholar-athletes in the various fall sports are as follows: Girls tennis — Katie Etter, Paige Whitni Dunlap, Rachel Chen, Skylar Wood, Sarah Aurand, Tracey Nuyen, Sydney Dull, […]
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There is an all-out blitz now until December 22, when Shrek — the Musical comes to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. This is the biggest show of the year! Four 53-foot semi truck trailers will arrive early in the morning on the 22nd to unload the show and prepare it for a […]
POSTED: 11/21/12 at 2:37 am. FILED UNDER: News