Estate of Kenneth L. Smith Jr. to Marvin Ray smith and Marvin R. Smith, inlot 2196, Van Wert Estate of Diann L. McBride to Barry McBride, portion of outlot 18, Wren, portion of inlot 94, Wren. Dorothy I. Morehead to Paul E. Morehead Joint Living Trust and Dorothy I. Morehead Joint Living Trust, portion of […]
POSTED: 02/12/14 at 2:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor What would happen if a jetliner crashed in Van Wert County, or a Greyhound bus was involved in a major accident on U.S. 30? Scenarios such as those were the subject of a workshop on mass casualty incidents hosted by the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency and Van Wert County Health […]
POSTED: 02/12/14 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) encourages Ohio veterans to utilize a website recently launched by the Department of Veterans Affairs and several other agencies to help them calculate how far their Post-9/11 GI Benefits will go toward paying for college. The website provides information, such as graduation rates, default rates […]
POSTED: 02/12/14 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert City Schools information The registration of kindergarten children attending Van Wert City Schools for the 2014-2015 school year will be held February 24-26 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. This registration will take place at the superintendent’s office, located in the S.F. Goedde Building, 205 W. Crawford St. in Van Wert. Those participating should enter […]
POSTED: 02/12/14 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Buckeye Youth information Buckeye Youth will be selling World’s Finest Chocolate and Baked Goods at Rural King Supply, 811 Fox Road in Van Wert. The organization will be selling Thursday, February 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Friday, February 14, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a variety of baked goods, […]
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ODOT information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1, in compliance with the National Enviromnental Police Act, is seeking public comment a number of projects planned in the district next summer. One project has been scheduled for Van Wert County, and it is an earthen side slope repair that includes several activities, including […]
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Lincolnview Local Schools information Lincolnview Local Schools will not be in session for students on Friday, February 14. A professional development day has been scheduled on that day for staff members. Lincolnview, however, will be in session on Monday, February 17, as a make-up day for calamity days previously missed.
POSTED: 02/12/14 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Crestview Knights used balanced scoring to defeat Northwest Conference rival Paulding 49-39 on Tuesday. The Knights had four players in double figures, led by Damian Helm’s 14 points. Tyson Bolenbaugh added 11 points for Crestview, while Cam Etzler and Connor Lautzenheiser each added 10 points for the Knights. No Panther […]
POSTED: 02/12/14 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Educational Service Centers (ESCs) are celebrating 100 years of educational service. ESCs were first established as county offices of education in 1914. Western Buckeye ESC was previously known as the Paulding County Board of Education and Van Wert County Board of Education. Over time, county offices evolved from regulatory agencies to service-oriented agencies and, in […]
POSTED: 02/12/14 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Cougars got back on the winning trail with a 53-48 road trip victory over Delphos St. John’s on Tuesday. Connor Holliday led Van Wert with 20 points, while Matt Bidlack added 15 for the Cougars, which are now 9-10 on the year. St. John’s had three players in double […]
POSTED: 02/12/14 at 1:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports