DAVE MOSIER/independent editor New Vantage Treasurer Laura Peters attended the first board of education meeting in her official capacity on Thursday. Peters was hired in February by the board. A Delphos resident, Peters is a graduate of what is now Rhodes State Community College and was assistant treasurer for Delphos City Schools for the past […]
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VW County Farm Bureau information The Van Wert County Farm Bureau has recently kicked off fundraising efforts for the new Ag Pavilion to be located on the Van Wert Fairgrounds. Plans for the new structure include modern restroom and shower facilities, as well as indoor/outdoor seating and dining. The Farm Bureau will also move its kitchen […]
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VW City ED information Among the three stops in the city of Van Wert made by Chase Eikenbary, Governor Kasich’s liaison for northwest Ohio, and John Recker, senior project manager for the Regional Growth Partnership and JobsOhio, was Central Insurance Companies. While at Central, company President/CEO Bill Purmort and Van Wert City Economic Development Director […]
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Ohio Fire Marshal information State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 8: Change the batteries in smoke alarms. In conjunction with Ohio’s fire departments, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans to make a habit […]
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VW Rotary Club information The Van Wert Rotary Club recently hosted its annual Four Way Test speech contest at the club’s regular February 24 meeting at Willow Bend Country Club. Students from area high schools were invited to learn about the Rotary Four Way Test and give a speech to the club about how they […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although it’s been an uneven season for the Van Wert Cougars, the tough schedule they played got them off to a good start in the post-season with a 58-48 win over Carey in a Division III sectional semifinal game played at Findlay High School on Wednesday. On paper, the game was an […]
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Van Wert Marlins information The YMCA Marlins hosted the Putnam County and Wapakoneta YMCA swim teams on February 28 at the Van Wert Y. The Marlins lost both ends of the meet to two very large and strong teams. Winning at least one individual event were Jamie Burenga (3); Katie McVaigh (3); and Risa Pollock […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people who violated their probations were sent to prison during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Michael Sparrow, 23, of Delphos, admitted to violating his probation by failing a drug test and associating with felons. Judge Kevin Taylor sentenced Sparrow to 12 months in prison on each […]
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Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon was sworn into office for the 14th — and final — time on Wednesday by Common Pleas Judge Martin Burchfield. Dixon, the longest serving county official for more than a decade now, began working for the auditor’s office in 1959 and became auditor in 1973. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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Central Insurance Companies information The Central Insurance Companies has announced the appointment of John E. White to the Board of Directors for Central Mutual Insurance and All America Insurance Companies, and the Central Insurex Agency effective Feb. 27. White has also been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Central Insurance Companies. As senior vice […]