New website to match workers, employers

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Economic Development Director Sarah K. Smith is a matchmaker. But instead of connecting people looking for love, she brings together people looking for jobs with businesses who need good employees. That’s where VanWertWorks.com, a web-based employment service, comes into play. The website, to launch this summer, will feature area […]

Centerville woman killed in head-on crash

Van Wert independent/OSHP information The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 12:20 p.m. Monday on U.S. 127, near Walnut Grove Church Road in York Township, Van Wert County.  The crash was approximately six miles south of the city of Van Wert. According to investigating troopers, a […]

C’view honors retiring staff members

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education honored two retiring staff members and also welcomed a new teacher to the district during its May meeting held Monday. The board and Superintendent Mike Estes presented plaques to teacher Connie Moser and cafeteria worker Joy Schaadt, who are both retiring after a number […]

VWHS team in Moot Court Competition

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Seventy students from 13 schools, including Van Wert High School, will be the first to participate in Ohio’s inaugural Moot Court Competition. The Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE) will host the competition on May 20 at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. The Moot Court will be streamed live […]

Starting Right in Ohio City

  Last Tuesday night, WSU-Lake Campus Business Enterprise Center counselors Jennifer Rigdon and Gary Corcoran conducted a “Starting Right” pre-business planning seminar to participants at the Village Hall in Ohio City.  Local business owners Barb Baker of Baker Built Products and Tom Turnwald of TEEM Wholesale were guest speakers. Upcoming seminars are scheduled for June 12 […]

Ohio A-G rejects ‘Clean Energy’ petition

Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has rejected a petition seeking to amend the Ohio Constitution by adding “The Ohio Clean Energy Initiative” because the petitioners did not submit the minimum valid signatures required. Ohio Revised Code 3519.01(A) states that a proposed initiated constitutional amendment must contain at least 1,000 […]

DeMolay members beautify downtown VW

VW independent/submitted information Members of the Van Wert Chapter of DeMolay got their hands dirty this past weekend while helping beautify downtown Van Wert. Eighteen planters line the sidewalks along Main Street, needing planting and maintenance every spring and summer. This year, Van Wert DeMolay volunteered to plant them and will be assisting with fertilizing […]

Wren Ball Park has first-ever opening day

Submitted information WREN — Nearly 300 residents from the Wren area celebrated their Ball Park’s first annual Opening Day festivities on Sunday May 18. A total of 140 young ballplayers between the ages of 3-17 received their jerseys and rallied with one of the 10 teams whose home is Wren Ballpark. Bella Chorvas, 17, sang […]

MP Ball Park Opening Day

Middle Point Ballpark held its Opening Day this past Saturday. In addition to ballgames and team pictures, all 223 players were awarded a participation prize. The big winners this year were Joe Sadowski, who won the Johnny Cueto autographed baseball presented and sponsored by Dave Roach of WERT/WKSD; Dane Ebel, who won the Tony Cingrani autographed baseball presented […]

Clark’s has community outreach program

Submitted information Clark’s Rx Pharmacy, 1166 S. Shannon St. in Van Wert, announces a new community outreach program called Community Give Back. The program runs through September 30 and benefits local schools, churches, or charity. Clark’s will donate $1 to any school and school organizations, church, or charity of donor’s choice with the filling of each […]