The Van Wert girls’ basketball program recently hosted the first annual Lady Cougar Classic fifth and sixth grade tournament. Wapakoneta won the sixth grade division, while Van Wert was the fifth grade division champion. Shown are sixth grade champions Wapakoneta (above) and fifth grade champions Van Wert. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 04/22/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview Middle School students were recently recognized for their academic achievement at a recent assembly. Students earn the honor of membership in the Red and Blue club by maintaining excellent academic status and school attendance along with being involved in extra-curricular activities. Members include (front row, from the left) Anna Lautzenheiser, Ashley Bowen, Abigail Bagley, […]
POSTED: 04/22/13 at 5:29 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Ohio unemployment news COLUMBUS — Unemployment figures in Ohio remained basically the same in March, according to figures released Friday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The March jobless rate was 7.1 percent, the same as Ohio’s revised rate for February, according to the ODJFS. The figures that don’t look so good […]
POSTED: 04/20/13 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Internal Revenue Service news It’s sad but true. Following major disasters and tragedies, scam artists impersonate charities to steal money or get private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Fraudulent schemes involve solicitations by phone, social media, email or in-person. Scam artists use a variety of tactics. Some operate bogus charities that contact people by telephone to […]
POSTED: 04/20/13 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
DONNA HORN/special to The Van Wert independent Off Stage Productions presents a fun filled comedy at the Senior Center in Van Wert. Any Wednesday is being performed April 19, 20, 26, 27, with a matinee performance April 21. Doors open at 6: 30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. […]
POSTED: 04/20/13 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Marsh Foundation news Employees at The Marsh Foundation recently concluded a 14-week weight loss competition on campus. The 14 participating staff members lost a total of 205 pounds. Each year, The Marsh Foundation staff undergoes a health assessment provided by the organization’s insurance carrier. The informational assessment provides statistics about employee weight, cholesterol, sugar and […]
POSTED: 04/20/13 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police April 18, 11:40 a.m. – Cameron S. Lukacz, 19, of 233 Thistlewood Court, Apt. 241, was charged with illegally discharging fireworks following a complaint from a resident in the area. April 16, 9:25 p.m. – Jonathan E. Maxwell, 26, of Oakwood, was cited for unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance after an […]
POSTED: 04/20/13 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although there’s no place like home, local residents should definitely plan on a trip to the Land of Oz (formerly Niswonger Performing Arts Center) tonight or Saturday for the final two performances of the Van Wert High School Drama Club’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Directors Chad Kraner and Matt Alessandrini […]
POSTED: 04/19/13 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Wind turbines were again an agenda topic for the Van Wert County Board of Commissioners when BP developer Roger Brown met with the commissioners on Thursday. Although he admitted that BP’s wind energy division is currently up for sale, Brown said he doesn’t feel that will have any impact on BP’s current […]
POSTED: 04/19/13 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Master Gardeners news The Van Wert Master Gardeners will host an herb and perennial plant sale at the Junior Fair Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 27, starting at 8 a.m. The building is located right inside the fairgrounds, just off U.S. 127 (Washington Street) on the south side […]
POSTED: 04/19/13 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News