This holiday season, Van Wert County Hospital employees are reaching out to help the YWCA Transitional Housing Program. Employees donated over 50 toys and 25 sets of hats and gloves for women and children served by this program. “It’s the time of year to reflect, be thankful and give back.” said Anne Dunn, Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 12/14/12 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio Inc. is currently providing free influenza shots to uninsured clients and anyone else who doesn’t have insurance at its clinic, located at 1052 S. Washington St. Those receiving the flu shots would have to fill out a registration form to technically be a client for the […]
POSTED: 12/14/12 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
The 63 high school seniors who attend the weekly meetings of the Van Wert Rotary as Student Rotarians are eligible to apply for one of five $3,000 scholarships granted each year by the club. The scholarships, which began in 1963, amount to $750 a year for four years. One scholarship is awarded to Crestview, Lincolnview and […]
POSTED: 12/14/12 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert swim team information The Van Wert High School boys and girls swimming teams hosted Marion Local and Fort Recovery in a double dual meet at the Van Wert YMCA. The Cougar boys and girls dominated the pool, defeating both visiting teams. The Van Wert boys got wins over Marion Local, 65-27, and Fort […]
POSTED: 12/14/12 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
YMCA information The YMCA of Van Wert County will be holding Youth Indoor Soccer clinics/open gyms for boys and girls ages 8-14. The total cost is $15 per child and clinics will be held on Saturdays, January 5 through February 2. The clinics will cover basic soccer skills and game play and will be coached […]
POSTED: 12/14/12 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although questions remain on what he is — or isn’t — guilty of, Eric Lehmkuhle is still going to prison for allegedly having inappropriate sexual relations with a girl under the age of 13. The Van Wert man was sentenced Wednesday to 48 months in prison on a charge of gross sexual […]
POSTED: 12/13/12 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A number of local business people and community leaders came together Wednesday evening to discuss the future of Van Wert’s downtown area. The discussion, the second in a series of three planned meetings, was led by Danielle Steinhauser of consulting firm Poggemeyer Design Group and centered on perceptions and reality — both […]
POSTED: 12/13/12 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Main Street Van Wert and city officials are asking area residents for their participation in an online survey stating what they’d like to see in the downtown area. The survey is brief, takes little time to complete and would provide valuable input on the future of downtown development in Van Wert. Those who agree to […]
POSTED: 12/13/12 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor In what could be a record for brief meetings, the Van Wert City Board of Education took just 20 minutes to take care of business during their December meeting on Wednesday. On the agenda was the resignation of five longtime district teachers, who are retiring at the end of the school year, […]
POSTED: 12/13/12 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
OSHP information COLUMBUS – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has a new assistant post commander with the promotion of Trooper Rodney E. Kiefer to the rank of sergeant by Patrol Superintendent Colonel John Born during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sergeant Kiefer will transfer from his current assignment at […]
POSTED: 12/13/12 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News