Van Wert cross country news TIFFIN — The Van Wert High School cross country teams competed capped off a great day of racing with solid finishes at the Tiffin Cross Country Invitational. The boys team had a strong showing with their third place finish, while the girls brought home a ninth place finish in what appeared to […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview cross country news TIFFIN — The Lincolnview boys’ cross country team competed at the Tiffin Cross Country Carnival on Saturday. Tiffin is one of the largest meets in the nation, with over 7,000 athletes competing throughout the day. The boys competed in the Division III-A race featuring nearly all the top-ranked teams in the state, […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview cross country news TIFFIN — The Crestview cross country teams were at the Tiffin Cross Country Carnival on Saturday, with the boys’ finishing 23rd out of 30 teams in the Division III-A race and the Lady Knights 37th out of 46 teams in the Division III race. The Knights had runners in several different […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
LJHS cross country news SPENCERVILLE — This past weekend the Lincolnview Junior High School cross country team competed at the Spencerville Bearcat Invitational. The Lancers finished second out of 43 teams and just missed getting first place by four points to a very strong St. Henry squad. Leading the way for the Lancers was Calahan […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert City Police department solve a break-in that occurred at 220 Kenwick Drive in Van Wert. Sometime between August 23 and 26, someone entered the residence, which is currently being renovated, and stole some tools. The thief stole a 12-volt Bosch […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
The 2013 edition of the Van Wert Hot Air Festival got off the ground in style, unlike 2012’s festival, when inclement weather grounded balloons the entire weekend. Balloons launched on Friday and, in fewer numbers, later in the weekend, while there were also a number of activities and vendors on the ground at the Van […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
County 9-1-1 news On April 9, Van Wert County 9-1-1 operations implemented a new 9-1-1 system. The previous 9-1-1 equipment could no longer be supported by the manufacturer and was not capable of working in the digital world. Because of the outdated technology, the old system could not work with newer services that use Internet […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information CELINA — Auglaize, Mercer and Van Wert County business leaders and local healthcare providers, along with wellness experts from around the state, will gather for a summit on worksite wellness Wednesday, September 18, at Romer’s Catering in Celina; Summit participants will discuss the following topics: “The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross news The American Red Cross is urging blood donations during September to help support the initiatives of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. “Our blood donors help make a difference for many types of patients, including children with cancer and those who need ongoing treatment for sickle […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police September 6, 9:11 p.m. — Seven Ottawa residents, Charles E. Kaufman, 46; Keith E. Alt, 46; Michael G. Stechschulte, 50; John E. Kahle II, 46; Rodney L. Alt, 47; Kenneth E. Harshbarger, 46; and Richard L. Ross Jr., 46; were all cited for an open container violation while in the 100 block […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement