VW Area Chamber of Commerce information Van Wert area employers wanting to improve the health and wellness of their workers can find out essential new grant information at the Chamber’s next Safety Council meeting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, at the YWCA of Van Wert County. Cheri Hollern, Outreach Programs & Services staffer at […]
POSTED: 12/27/12 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Van Wert Medical Services is pleased to welcome Carrie Huber, M.D. Dr. Huber’s focus is on overall wellness for women; her clinical interests and expertise include specialized areas of gynecology and obstetrics for women from adolescence through adulthood. She assists patients with general OB/GYN exams, infertility evaluation and treatment, sexual dysfunction, menopause management […]
POSTED: 12/27/12 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s Office information COLUMBUS — Following the school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine reminded educators, administrators and law enforcement of the free school safety and law enforcement training opportunities available through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA), which is part of the Attorney General’s Office. “I […]
POSTED: 12/27/12 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview information On Tuesday, December 18, Crestview Middle School students participated in a day of caring and sharing to celebrate the holiday season. Students traveled to Wal-Mart to purchase gifts for local families. Students were asked to generate funds by doing extra work and chores at home. Upon returning to Crestview, students wrapped gifts, decorated classrooms, […]
POSTED: 12/27/12 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Larry J. DuCheney, 73, of Van Wert, died at 6:22 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born October 5, 1939, in Van Wert, the son of Eileen (Feasby) DuCheney, who survives in Van Wert, and the late John M. DuCheney. He married Carole (Kable) DuCheney and […]
POSTED: 12/26/12 at 3:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Mother Nature may have been a bit off on her timing this year, but those local residents wanting a white Christmas may get their wish, albeit a day later than hoped for. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Van Wert County and the surrounding area, meaning that […]
POSTED: 12/26/12 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Van Wert has a new way to beat the winter blues with its first-ever Putt Around Van Wert Indoor Putt Putt Golf Tournament. The event will take place February 1, 2013, when four-player teams compete for cash prizes for first-, second- and third-place finishes. Players will travel to nine local businesses to play […]
POSTED: 12/26/12 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission is offering heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and the Winter Crisis heating program. HEAP provides a one-time credit on bills for a main heating source. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2013. Van Wert County residents can call 419.238.4544. The Winter Crisis […]
POSTED: 12/26/12 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
First Bank of Berne recently donated $750 to the Salvation Army to be used for their food pantry program. As a community bank, the First Bank of Berne is committed to supporting local organizations that serve the people of the area. Shown above is Stuart Wyatt (right) and Rob Gamble (center) presenting the check to […]
POSTED: 12/26/12 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County residents normally receiving curbside recycling service on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, will have an adjusted schedule to compensate for the New Year’s holiday. Van Wert city residents with curbside recycling collections on Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday, January 2, along with the normally scheduled Wednesday collection. The Recycling Center/Compost facility will […]
POSTED: 12/26/12 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News