Ohio State Highway Patrol information PAULDING — The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred at 3:50 p.m. Thursday on County Road 111, east of Paulding in Paulding County. A 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Thomas A. Lantow, 17, of Latty, was traveling east on County […]
POSTED: 05/03/14 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview senior Doug Hicks signed a letter of intent Friday to wrestle next year at Lake Erie College. Shown with Hicks are (back row, from the left) Lincolnview Athletic Director Tom Bryan; Hicks’ parents, Christopher and Jeanne Joseph; Lancer wresting coaches Curtis Miller and Steve Pardon, and Principal Kelly Dye. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 05/03/14 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert boys’ tennis The Van Wert boys’ tennis team lost a 3-2 squeaker to Celina in a Western Buckeye League match played Friday. Cougar Lane Mansfield won 7-6 (7-5) and 6-2 at No. 1 singles, while Brandon Amstutz was also a 6-2, 6-2 winner at No. 2 singles. “Lane played great and he is […]
POSTED: 05/03/14 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Central Insurance information Central Insurance Companies employee Lorali Todd has been awarded the professional insurance designation Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters. This is a professional credential recognized throughout the risk management and insurance business. She has completed a rigorous eight-course program of academic, ethical, and experience […]
POSTED: 05/03/14 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: Business
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The man who got the Niswonger Performing Arts Center project moving in the first place with $3 million worth of seed money and a fresh architectural design was back in Van Wert Thursday to provide more enhancements for the facility. Van Wert native Scott Niswonger, whose name is inscribed in gold letters […]
POSTED: 05/02/14 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Board of Education received mostly positive news during an update of the school’s five-year forecast provided by Treasurer Lori Davis during the board’s May meeting on Thursday. “You never know what the next year will bring, but I think we’re sitting in a pretty good position, and I think the district […]
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Van Wert independent/submitted information DELPHOS — The loss of jobs when the Reser’s Fine Foods plant in Delphos closed last summer was devastating to the community. Now a hometown business is doing something to bring good economic news back to the community. Lakeview Farms in Delphos met Thursday with its employees to announce it will […]
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Van Wert independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Village of Middle Point will be receiving an Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant for $500,000 for its North Adams Street reconstruction project. This grant, combined with $250,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding made available to Van Wert County through federal Housing and Urban Development […]
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Lincolnview baseball information HARROD — The Lincolnview Lancer baseball team flexed its offensive muscles to deliver a 12-0 shellacking of Allen East in Northwest Conference action on Thursday. Tyler Richey hit a three-run double in the game, while Kyle Williams went 2 for 4 with three RBI and Dalton Schmersal, Conner McCleery, Derek Friesner, Derek […]
POSTED: 05/02/14 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $400 to the Van Wert Youth Baseball Association to sponsor the Elks Pony League team for the 2014 season. Van Wert Elks have sponsored a Pony League team for many years. With financial help from sponsors, more than 150 kids are able to […]
POSTED: 05/02/14 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports