Head Start agencies conduct ‘Day of Play’

Submitted information As part of its celebration of Head Start Awareness Month, the Kids Learning Place in Van Wert and all of the nine counties served by the Council on Rural Services sponsored a “Day of Play” for children and families to get involved in a cardboard box building challenge. Children are naturally curious, creative, […]

Mayor’s open-heart surgery goes well

Van Wert independent Mayor Don Farmer had open-heart surgery at approximately 10 a.m. today, not Wednesday as first noted, at Lima Memorial Hospital. According to his wife, Nancy, the surgery went well and, as of 3:40 this afternoon, the mayor was in recovery and his family would be able to see him in about a […]

Man given prison term in CP Court

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor An Ohio City man protested loudly after his sentencing when, instead of the “promised” community control term he was expecting, Van Wert County Common Pleas Judge Charles D. Steele sentenced him to prison. Andrew Thomas, 32, called Judge Steele “crooked” after the judge rejected his attempt to withdraw his guilty plea after […]

YWCA offers help for victims of abuse

YWCA of VW County information With domestic violence affecting such a large percentage of Americans, why don’t people talk about this issue more? Why don’t they discuss relationship health with their friends and family?  Witnessing violence between one’s parents or caretakers is the strongest risk factor of transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the […]

‘All Things Arctic’ coming to Niswonger

Niswonger PAC information Vivid imagery and thrilling tales of explorations to the far north bring the arctic to life at the Niswonger on January 25, 2015, at 3 p.m. Paul Nicklen, a National Geographic explorer, Canadian biologist and photographer, presents a National Geographic LIVE event at the Niswonger from his first-hand encounters with the creatures of […]

Entrepreneurship Fair to be held in Nov.

VW Economic Development information The sixth annual Entrepreneurship Fair will be held Saturday morning, November 8, in the Community Room at Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. Organizers include representatives from the Ohio State University Extension/Van Wert City Economic Development Office, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Van Wert, […]

Downtown trick-or-treat times given

Main Street Van Wert information Just a reminder that shops and stores throughout downtown Van Wert will be participating in this year’s Downtown Trick or Treat from 10 a.m. until noon this Saturday, October 25. Along with candy or treats from participating businesses, children and adults alike will enjoy marveling at, and having their photo […]

L’view weight room to host bloodmobile

American Red Cross information The Lincolnview High School weight room on 15945 Middle Point Road will host a bloodmobile between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, October 24. Those who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent, advanced forms are available at the Red Cross Office 208 […]

Morrow commits to Urbana University

Van Wert girls’ basketball information Van Wert Lady Cougar senior basketball star Erin Morrow has given her verbal commitment to become a Blue Knight to Coach Haley Ducey at Urbana University. Urbana University is an NCAA Division II school in the Mountain East Conference that posted an 18-10 record last season (14-8 in the MEC). […]

Crestview offering presale grid tickets

Crestview athletic office information CONVOY — Presale tickets for the Crestview football game at Columbus Grove on Friday night will be on sale in the Crestview athletic office from 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Presale prices are $5 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $6.