DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Board of Education approved a number of personnel contracts, including three administrative contracts, and also heard overall good news related to its alternative energy programs during the board’s March meeting on Thursday. The board approved contracts for the following: MaryAnn Hall, a two-year contract as Career Tech supervisor; Pete Prichard, […]
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Van Wert independent Two cases were heard in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. Probate-Juvenile Judge Kevin Taylor presided over a probation violation hearing for Cai Evans, 20, of Van Wert. Evans was charged with violating his probation by refusing to go for treatment at the Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habilitation (WORTH) […]
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Peony queen candidate Victoria Suever of Delphos Jefferson is interviewed by preliminary judges Gail Fennig, Lynn Bell and Marsha Owens. Peony Pageant Director Kylie Mills has announced that this year’s pageant will be held Friday, April 4, in the Marsh Foundation Auditorium, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale starting today at Once […]
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VW County Historical Society information The Van Wert County Museum invites everyone to consider membership. Forty-five percent of the museum’s yearly operational costs are generated by donations and memberships. For as little as $20 a person can help support the educational and entertainment opportunities presented free of charge to the community. For details, call 419.771.9851 […]
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Pleasant Township trustees information The Pleasant Township Board of Trustees would like to remind all township residents in the unincorporated areas of Pleasant Township that a zoning permit is required for all building projects and excavation projects. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 519.17 and Article 17.2 of the local Zoning Code, with the exception […]
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Van Wert County Hospital information Van Wert County Hospital, in conjunction with Convoy Preschool, will offer “1,2,3,4 Parents!” — a free workshop for parents of children ages 2-5. The three-session video and discussion program will be held on Thursday evenings. Beginning March 20, each session will be held at the Convoy Village Ministry Center, from […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent sports ELIDA — The Crestview Knights couldn’t overcome the height of Holgate, losing 54-46 in a Division IV regional semifinal game that wasn’t all that close. The Tigers’ twin 6-foot towers, Marissa Myles and Rachel Desgranges, did most of the offensive damage, with Myles scoring 18 points to lead both teams in scoring, […]
POSTED: 03/07/14 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent Several people appeared for hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. April Franklin, 32, of Bryan, was given 180 days in jail, with credit for 40 days already served, during sentencing on a charge of trafficking in a counterfeit controlled substance, a felony of the fifth degree. Her driver’s […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police Dept. information Brandon S. Turner, 28, of Sidney, faces a number of drug-related charges after he was arrested in Van Wert while in possession of a bulk amount of bath salts. The Van Wert Police Department conducted an investigation on Tuesday after receiving a tip that the Sidney man was bringing a […]
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American Red Cross information March is Red Cross Month and the American Red Cross would like to recognize the nation’s Everyday Heroes who reach out to help their neighbors when they are in need. “Our heroes are our volunteers, our blood donors, people who take our classes or those who make a financial contribution to […]
POSTED: 03/06/14 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News