DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Board of Education reorganized for 2015 and also held its January meeting on Thursday in the district conference room. Board President Lonnie Nedderman, representing Crestview Local Schools, was re-elected to that position, while Pat Baumle, board representative from Wayne Trace Local Schools, was chosen as board vice president. Nedderman and […]
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Van Wert Republican information The Van Wert County Republican Central Committee met in special session Thursday night for a “changing of the guard”. Due to the appointment of GOP Central Committee Chair Martin Burchfield to the Common Pleas judgeship, Burchfield was required to step down from the party position he has held for nearly 20 […]
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Delphos Police Dept. information DELPHOS — Delphos police officers, along with agents from the Toledo Division of the federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agency (ATF), executed a federal search warrant Thursday on a Delphos residence looking for weapons in the possession of a convicted felon. The search took place at approximately 9 a.m. at a […]
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Van Wert Fire Department information Van Wert Fire Chief Jim Steele announced Thursday that city Firefighter Brock Profit has completed his one-year probationary period and received his permanent appointment with the Van Wert Fire Department as a firefighter, effective January 6. Profit is the son of Terry and Vicki Profit and a 2009 graduate of […]
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Central Insurance Companies information Central Insurance Companies has announced applications are now available for the scholarship program of the company’s Educational and Charitable Foundation. This scholarship program was developed to reward and support graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central has provided financial security, protection, and peace of mind to policyholders […]
Van Wert swimming team information KENTON — The Van Wert High School boys’ and girls’ swimming teams traveled to the Hardin County YMCA to compete in a dual meet against Kenton high School. The Cougar boys were victorious over Kenton (107-51), but the girls lost a hard-fought battle to the Wildcats (70-98). Swimmers placing first […]
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Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — It was a tale of two halves at Ray Etzler Gymnasium: a mediocre one to start and a much better one to finish the game. Crestview shot 13 three-point shots in the first half, making only two, but still managed to lead Lima Central Catholic by six points, 25-19. The […]
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Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — The Columbus Grove Lady Bulldogs got a fast start over Lincolnview, outscoring the Lady Lancers by 12 points, 27-15, in the first half en route to a 67-38 Northwest Conference victory. The Lady Bulldogs were led by Jade Clement’s 14 points, while Lynea Diller (13 points) and Paige […]
POSTED: 01/16/15 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert wrestling information Van Wert High School hosted the St. Marys Roughriders and Shawnee Indians varsity wrestlers. Van Wert lost to St. Marys 60-18, with Titus Miller (126 pounds), Andy Hammond (132 pounds), and Kaleb Cantrell (285 pounds) winning by fall. The Cougars defeated Shawnee, 48-10, with Miller and Hammond winning by fall. Cantrell and […]
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Submitted information Flagship Tax Center, 316 W. Ervin Road, is proud to announce its fifth year of supporting the region’s local school districts with its “Support Our Schools” campaign. When clients have their 2014 income tax return prepared and e-filed by Flagship, the company will not only give a $40 discount on preparation fees, but […]
POSTED: 01/16/15 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: Business