‘Salute to Small Business’ nominees listed

Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce information The finalists have been announced, the date set and the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is ready to recognize and honor small businesses in the Van Wert community with its Salute to Small Business Luncheon and Awards Program Friday, November 15, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Willow […]

Veterans honored

Lincolnview Local Schools held a Veterans Day assembly on Friday to honor local military veterans. Above veteran Colleen Wiley (in hat) receives a certificate honoring her service, while (below) third graders sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” to start off the assembly. (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

Ohio A-G warns of veterans’ scams

Ohio Attorney General’s Office information COLUMBUS — As Ohioans prepare to honor service members on Veterans Day, Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning donors to beware of veterans’ charity scams and those who make false promises to help veterans. “The majority of veterans’ charities provide excellent services to help veterans and their families,” Attorney General […]

Veterans Day ceremony planned in VW

Submitted information The American Legion Post 178 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 invite the public to a Veterans’ Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, November 11, at Memorial Park, located just east of Legion Post 178. A free lunch will be provided at the American Legion immediately following the ceremony. Those in need […]

Vantage has positive 5-year forecast

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Board of Education heard a presentation from Treasurer Lori Davis on the school’s five-year forecast, and also had the chance to see a new piece of technology in action during its November meeting Thursday. Davis noted that Vantage would be receiving some additional revenues in the next five years, including […]

TBDBITL performs at NPAC

The Ohio State University Marching Band, TBDBITL, performed before a sellout crowd Thursday evening in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Above, the tubas perform during the concert, while several trumpets (below) are featured in another number and the drum major struts his stuff (insert). (photos by Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)

Medical Reserve Corps seeks members

Van Wert independent/submitted information The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the public health, emergency response, and resiliency of their communities. Disasters know no boundaries. Emergency situations do not see the county line and stop just short. It is taught that preparedness is local: each […]

Marsh Foundation now selling poinsettias

Marsh Foundation information Residents of The Marsh Foundation are once again selling poinsettias for the holiday season. All proceeds from the sale will go to the campus’ Marsh Grown gardening program. The plants make beautiful decorations and/or holiday gifts. There are three sizes available. The multi-bloom plants are available in 4½ inches for $3.50, 6½ […]

VWCHS plans ‘Night at the Museum’

Van Wert County Historical Society information Coming soon to a museum near you! Those area residents who would like to spend a “Night at the Museum” will be pleased to know that The Van Wert County Historical Society is planning a season of just that. The first scheduled event is a Christmas card party that […]

Learn to be an entrepreneur

Over the years, the OSU Extension Van Wert County Economic Development Office has collaborated with the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce and Wright State University Business Enterprise Center (BEC) on many different projects. In 2008, we saw an increased interest in individuals wanting to become self-employed, so a decision was made to offer a […]