VW independent/submitted information Representatives of several Van Wert County agencies met Thursday at the County Commissioners’ Office to update the county’s plan to deal with natural hazards. A mitigation plan helps prioritize funding requests for activities and equipment to deal with natural disasters like floods, severe winter storms, erosion, drought and tornadoes. “The plan allows […]
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VW independent/submitted information The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center Governing Board took a number of personnel actions during its May meeting earlier this week. The actions were taken following updates provided by Superintendent Brian Gerber. Treasurer Kim Jones and Assistant Treasurer Linda Clark also reviewed the current financial reports, investments and monthly expenditures with the […]
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American Red Cross information The American Red Cross encourages all eligible donors to choose their day to help save lives by giving blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day. Every year, on June 14, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The occasion raises awareness of the need for safe blood and […]
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OSU Extension information Dates for livestock identification and weigh-ins have been announced! For more information, feel free to contact the Ohio State University Extension Office at 419.238.1214 or a 4-H club/chapter leader. Sheep, goat, and dairy feeder weigh-in will be Saturday, June 7, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Dairy feeders will weigh in at […]
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Crestview Elementary hosted the annual Kindergarten Recognition Program, entitled “A Journey to Space!” this past Tuesday. Kindergarteners sang a number of musical selections and were presented with certificates signifying the completion of their kindergarten year. Art projects were also on display for parents and guests to view. Shown are Crestview kindergarteners singing “Planet Rock” during […]
POSTED: 05/16/14 at 6:10 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VWMS volleyball information The Van Wert High School Girls Volleyball program will be holding its annual Cougar Middle School Volleyball Camp July 21-23 at Van Wert High School. Sessions will run from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The camp is open to any girls from the area entering grades 5-8 next fall. Van Wert coaches will provide […]
POSTED: 05/16/14 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
YMCA of VW County information The Spring Rendezvous scheduled for this weekend at the YMCA’s Camp Clay has been canceled because of standing water at the campsite.
POSTED: 05/16/14 at 5:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Jessie L. Stewart, 95, of Van Wert and formerly of Seelyville, Ind., died at 2:34 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert. She was born May 16, 1918, in Brazil, Ind., the daughter of the late George and Emma (McNeil) Howald. On June 14, 1942, she married Howard W. Stewart, […]
POSTED: 05/15/14 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jayme Lyn Edwards McIntosh, 38, of Union City, Ind., and formerly of Coldwater, died at 6:03 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born August 17, 1975, in Van Wert, the daughter of David Boroff, who survives in Goshen, Ind., and her adoptive parents, Ellen M. (Sigler) Edwards, who survives in Van Wert, and the […]
POSTED: 05/15/14 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although it was rainy and overcast Wednesday, some stars shone brightly at the Van Wert County Council on Aging. During the annual Senior Citizens Day Luncheon held Wednesday at the center, 10 local volunteers were selected as Senior Stars for their volunteer work both at the Council on Aging and in the […]
POSTED: 05/15/14 at 12:37 am. FILED UNDER: News