DeWine pleased with drug turn-in event

Ohio Attorney General’s Office information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined the Drug Enforcement Agency to thank members of the public who disposed of their unneeded and unwanted prescription drugs during last Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Ohio residents discarded a total of 11.8 tons (23,678 pounds) of pills at 238 drop […]

Trick or treat today in Convoy, MP

Information submitted Trick or treat times in Convoy and Middle Point have been rescheduled for today because of last week’s inclement weather. Convoy’s trick or treat period is from 3-4:30 p.m., while Middle Point will have trick or treating from 5-7 p.m. today. Those who want to participate in both communities should turn on their […]

Weight-loss challenge to aid local charity

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s not often people can lose weight and also give back to their community, but that’s the case with a charitable weight loss challenge being conducted by Peak Community Wellness Center of Van Wert. Jeff Schwieterman, owner of Peak Community Wellness, which provides fitness programs at the YWCA of Van Wert County, […]

IRS warns against telephone scams

Internal Revenue Service information WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service warns consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout the country. 
Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, […]

Health Dept. schedules flu shot clinics

VW County Health Dept. information The Van Wert County Health Department has scheduled several clinics for children and adults to receive flu shots. The flu (influenza) vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The health department is located at 1179 Westwood Drive, Suite 300. Walk-in clinics are being offered on November […]

YWCA Craft-Vendor Fair this Saturday

YWCA of Van Wert County information The YWCA Craft and Vendor Fair will be held this Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.  This event is part of the YWCA Festival of Trees’ Gingerbread Junction event. This year’s vendors include Scentsy Wickless Products, Thirty-One Gifts, Gold Canyon, Pampered Chef, Simply Said, Origami Owl, Perfectly Posh […]

Early voting deadline this afternoon

VW County Board of Elections information The Van Wert County Board of Elections has issued a reminder that the deadline for early voting for the November 5 General Election is 4 p.m. today. County residents unable to make this deadline will have to go to their polling locations on Tuesday, November 5, from 6:30 a.m. […]

MP Trick or Treat night this Saturday

Village of Middle Point information MIDDLE POINT — Trick or treat in the Village of Middle Point has been moved to this Saturday, November 2, from 5-7 p.m., due to last Saturday’s inclement weather.

C’view selling playoff t-shirts, hoodies

Crestview Athletic Dept. information To recognize the success of this year’s football team, the Knight Pride Club will be selling Crestview OHSAA football playoff t-shirts and hoodies at the brick concession stand during the Crestview football game on Friday night. Orders can also be taken at that time or by contacting the Crestview athletic office […]

L’view to hold OHSAA parent meeting

Lincolnview Athletic Dept. information The Lincolnview Local School District Athletic Office will hold its mandatory Ohio High School Athletic Association meeting for parents of winter sport athletes at 7 p.m. Monday, November 4,in the high school gym. Coaches will hold their team parent meetings immediately following the OHSAA meeting.