Second round of aggregation coming up

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor American Electric Power customers in Van Wert County who saved money on their electrical bills by being a part of electrical aggregation the past two years can do so again … basically by doing nothing. According to Larry Clouse, county commissioners’ clerk, FirstEnergy has agreed to provide the same 5.85 cents per […]

Red Cross blood drive sites announced

American Red Cross information For 133 years, the American Red Cross has helped individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. And each spring since 1942, starting with Franklin Roosevelt, the U.S. President acknowledges the American Red Cross and encourages volunteerism by issuing a proclamation that declares March as Red Cross Month. ‘”We […]

St. John’s ends Lancer girls’ season

DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Lincolnview Lady Lancers’ offense sputtered, and the result was a 47-36 loss to Delphos St. John’s in the opening round of the Division IV sectional tournament played Tuesday at Van Wert High School. The Lancers led by a point, 7-6, at the end of the first quarter, but St. John’s came […]

‘Big O’ coming to Niswonger PAC

The “Big O” may have different meanings to different people.  To me, the “Big O” makes me think of basketball legend Oscar Robertson.  But to most of our friends in the farming community and those who have listened to radio over the last 50 plus years, there is only one “Big O” and that is […]

Snow ‘thunderstorm’ hits VW County

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Just when Van Wert County residents thought the winter couldn’t get any weirder, a winter thunderstorm? Once again, beleaguered county schools canceled classes because of blowing and drifting snow on ice-covered rural roadways. Many county residents were startled to hear thunder during the storm, and Facebook was atwitter with comments about the […]

FFA donation

The Crestview FFA will receive a $2,500 donation on behalf of local farmer Jill Bowen. Bowen, who won the money through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, selected Crestview’s FFA program as the beneficiary of the money. FFA members, in turn, plan to use the donation to provide food for […]

Latta working on propane supply solution

Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recently led a bipartisan letter with Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and 33 other Members of Congress, to President Obama, requesting he declare a state of emergency for parts of the Midwest that are currently experiencing ongoing propane supply shortages. An emergency declaration will […]

McDonald’s franchise has award winner

Submitted information BLUFFTON — Lima is home to one of 22 Crew Persons of the Year. Ted Boyd, of the North West Street McDonald’s in Lima, recently received the Crew Person of the Year Award, an annual performance-based award that recognizes the top performing crew in McDonald’s company-owned or independently owned and operated restaurants. This […]

VWHS robotics team wins state title

VW independent/submitted information CINCINNATI — If it was a thrill just to be there, as Van Wert High School’s Robotics Team competed in the state robotics championship this past weekend at iSPACE in Cincinnati, then how sweet was it to win the title in only the VWHS team’s third year of existence. After a rough […]

Young musicians get chance to perform

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A number of talented Van Wert County musicians performed Sunday afternoon during the 11th annual Van Wert County Young Artists Recital held in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. High school musicians from Van Wert, Lincolnview and Spencerville got the chance to show off their talents during the […]