DAVE MOSIER/independent sports LIMA – The Van Wert Cougars generated some offense, but the defense couldn’t stop Shawnee from generating more, as the Indians downed Van Wert 35-20 in a Western Buckeye League match-up at Shawnee. The Cougars put two scores on the board early on when Gavin Gardner booted a 30-yard field goal at […]
POSTED: 09/14/13 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports HAVILAND – The Wayne Trace Raiders struck early, and often, and then held on for a 54-41 non-conference football victory over Crestview at home on Friday night. It was a game that featured plenty of offense, with Raider quarterback Colby Speice completing 20 of 33 passes for 385 yards, six touchdowns […]
POSTED: 09/14/13 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent/Chamber of Commerce news The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is now seeking nominations for its 2013 Salute to Small Business Awards. This year’s awards will recognize and spotlight businesses “built on an independent entrepreneurial spirit that play a vital role in the Van Wert community and economy.” Nominees are being accepted […]
POSTED: 09/14/13 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Delphos Police Dept. news DELPHOS — Delphos Police Chief Kyle Fittro announced Friday that indictments have been handed down by the Allen County Grand Jury in connection with a drug operation conducted by the Delphos PD and West Central Ohio Crime Task Force that resulted in nine indictments by the Van Wert County Grand Jury. […]
POSTED: 09/14/13 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert City Schools news Van Wert City Schools is pleased to announce the awarding of a $13,693 grant for a team of educators to participate in the Ohio Instructional Leadership Academy (OILA), sponsored through a partnership with the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA), the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA), the Ohio […]
POSTED: 09/14/13 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s Office news TOLEDO — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that nearly $2 million has been returned to local governments through his Local Government Collection Services Program. The program, which went statewide last year, allows local governments to enter into agreements with the Attorney General’s Office to collect unpaid debt on their behalf. “The […]
POSTED: 09/14/13 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police September 12, 9:33 p.m.– Jeremy C. Dunbar, 16, and Tyler L. Kast, 21, both of 602 N. Race St., were each charged with theft for an alleged shoplifting incident at the local Walmart Supercenter, 301 Towne Center Blvd. September 12, 9:14 p.m. — Anthony W. Clayton, 48, of Spencerville, was charged with […]
POSTED: 09/13/13 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police September 10, 8:33 p.m. — A resident of the 500 block of South Main Street reported that someone broke into his garage and took two air conditioners. September 10, 6:36 a.m. — Charges are pending on a report that a person violated a civil protection order in […]
POSTED: 09/13/13 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor New YWCA Executive Director Tammy Branham said she is excited about her new job, after 21-plus years serving clients with mental disabilities, but also noted that the job also has its challenges. “It’s a challenge because it’s completely different from what I’m used to doing,” said Branham, a Van Wert native who […]
POSTED: 09/13/13 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information Just a reminder that the annual Van Wert County Health Aware Fair is back and scheduled to return to Van Wert this Saturday, September 14. This highly anticipated event will be held at the Van Wert High School-Middle School complex, 10708 State Route 118. The fair will take place from 8 […]
POSTED: 09/13/13 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News