Van Wert Elementary School held its annual Civil War History Day on Monday, and students had the opportunity to hear presentations from re-enactors portraying a number of historical figures, such as Abraham Lincoln, Confederate States of America President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee, and former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, as well as a […]
POSTED: 05/21/13 at 5:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 18.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.83 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.67 […]
POSTED: 05/21/13 at 5:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Ohio Center for Law Related Education would like to congratulate Van Wert High School senior Caleb Markward for being named to the 2013 Civics & Law Honor Roll. Markward was nominated for his academic and community volunteer achievements in civic education and engagement. The Civics & Law Honor Roll is an initiative of […]
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Van Wert independent Van Wert City Council unanimously approved an Enterprise Zone agreement with National Door & Trim, which plans to expand its facility in Vision Industrial Park during a special meeting held Monday in Council Chambers. The Enterprise Zone agreement provides 100 percent property tax abatement for a period of five years, which Mayor […]
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Ohio Department of Commerce news COLUMBUS — Thousands of Ohioans will visit cemeteries on or around Memorial Day to pay their respects to loved ones and the nation’s veterans. Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. “We cherish our cemeteries because they are an important part of our history and they serve as the final resting place […]
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Van Wert Elks news Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has announced the winners of the 2012-2013 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This fraternal year, the theme for the contest was, “What does the National Anthem Mean to Me?” Students competed in divisions, by age group. The […]
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Several members of the Ohio City Blue Ribbon Workers 4-H Club partnered with area veterans to place flags on the graves of deceased veterans at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City. Members met the veterans at the cemetery and all enjoyed spending the time together honoring deceased veterans in this way. (photo submitted)
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Crestview track and field news SPENCERVILLE — The Crestview High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams competed in the Northwest Conference Meet, with the boys finishing seventh and the girls 10th. The official meet results can be found at www.baumspage.com. Both teams resume competition on Thursday, May 23, and Saturday, May 25, at […]
POSTED: 05/21/13 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VWHS girls’ basketball news The Van Wert High School girls’ basketball program will be holding its annual Lady Cougar Youth Camp June 24-27 at Van Wert High School. Sessions will run from 1-4 p.m. each day. Van Wert coaches will provide instruction, with Lady Cougar players also assisting. The Lady Cougar Youth Camp is for girls from […]
POSTED: 05/21/13 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Animal Protective League news The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Buttercup and Rexy, 3-year-old males; neutered, yellow, black and white. Figaro, a 3-year-old male; declawed, neutered, black-gray-white. Kittens Male and female, 7 weeks old; calico, gray. Male and female, 6 months old; angora, gray-striped. Male and female, orange […]
POSTED: 05/21/13 at 3:17 am. FILED UNDER: News