DARE Golf Outing scheduled in May

Van Wert DARE information The Van Wert City/County DARE Team would like to announce its upcoming 19th annual Golf Outing. The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 10, at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert. The tournament will feature a 9 a.m. shotgun start. In case of rain, the tournament will be played […]

County earns ‘Broadband Hero’ Award

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Van Wert County officials have long seen the advantages to having widespread broadband Internet connections. That foresight has also earned them an award from a group that is also interested in increasing broadband coverage. Connect Ohio recognized Van Wert County with a Broadband Hero Award during its quarterly Technology Association […]

Health depts. issue measles warning

Submitted information The Ohio Department of Health has issued a measles warning in the wake of the ongoing measles outbreak in Holmes and Knox counties, as well as general precautionary measures. In addition, the Van Wert County Health Department recommends that local residents exercise caution when traveling abroad or to the area where the outbreak […]

FBB donates to CVB

First Bank of Berne recently made a $1,000 donation to the Van Wert County Convention & Visitors Bureau to sponsor the 2014 Van Wert Rib Fest. Shown is First Bank of Berne employee Connie Bassett presenting the check to Larry Lee of the CVB. (photo submitted)

Head Start agencies receive fed funds

Van Wert independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced $1,466,107 in new federal funds to support Head Start programs run by Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission Inc., an agency in northwest Ohio working to eliminate poverty. Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission, Inc. serves Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Van Wert, and Williams […]

CHP to host clinics on monthly basis

Community Health Professionals information Community Health Professionals will host toenail and blood pressure clinics on the last Wednesday of each month beginning April 30, 1-3 p.m., at CHP’s Adult Day Care Center, 1151 Westwood Drive in Van Wert. Seniors, and those who have difficulty clipping toenails and taking care of their feet, may have their […]

Lancers down Paulding in NWC match-up

Lincolnview baseball information PAULDING — The Lincolnview baseball team edged Paulding in a Northwest Conference match-up. Jalen Roberts was the winning pitcher for the Lancers, going six innings and giving up three runs, one of those earned, on two hits, while walking three and striking out seven. Offensively, Tyler Richey led Lincolnview, going 2-for-3 with […]

VW boys lose to O-G in WBL tennis

VW boys’ tennis information The Van Wert boys’ tennis team lost to Ottawa-Glandorf 4-1 in a Western Buckeye League match played on Thursday. In individual matches, Cougar Lane Mansfield lost to Alex Schroeder 1-6, 1-6, at No. 1 singles, wile Erik Yeung was downed by O-G’s Brandon Hempfling by the same score at No. 2 […]

VWMS girls win WT Invite

The Van Wert Middle School girls’ track team won the Wayne Trace Raider Invitational on Thursday.  The Lady Cougars defeated Wayne Trace, Paulding, Lincolnview, Tinora, and Spencerville to capture the title. The girls’ track team continued its winning ways and is now 20-0 on the season. (photo submitted) 

VWMS boys 2nd at WT

The Van Wert Middle School boys’ track team (above) finished in second place at the Wayne Trace Raider Invitational. The Cougars defeated Wayne Trace, Paulding, Lincolnview, and Spencerville to capture the runner-up trophy. The boys’ track team improves its record to 16-4 overall. (photo submitted)