Van Wert boys’ tennis information The Van Wert boys’ tennis team got another big win on Thursday, this time defeating Wapakoneta 4-1, to stay perfect overall and in the Western Buckeye League. Match winners include No. 2 singles player Nick Etter, Eric Yeung at No. 3 singles, the No. 1 doubles team of Ryan Keber […]
POSTED: 04/17/15 at 1:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education approved a motion that could bring the Holiday at Home fireworks display to school property for this Fourth of July holiday, although not everyone was pleased with that decision. The board voted 4-1 to authorize Superintendent Ken Amstutz and Treasurer Mike Ruen to negotiate with […]
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VW County Fair Board information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society Board (Fair Board) is now offering online tickets sales for grandstand acts for the 2015 Van Wert County Fair. The board has contracted with 168 Tickets to provide online bar-coded tickets that purchasers can print from home. The tickets will then be scanned as […]
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Owners of the new Black Angus on Main restaurant, 222 E. Main St. (formerly the Black Swamp Bistro), cut the ribbon for its grand opening on Thursday, while Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Board members and Chamber staff look on. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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Van Wert independent The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center Governing Board approved a number of personnel contracts during its April meeting on Wednesday and heard Superintendent Brian Gerber provide information on Substitute House Bill 64, the state biennial budget bill. Prior to the board taking personnel action, Gerber reviewed proposed personnel actions with board members. […]
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Ohio Dept. of Transportation information COLUMBUS — Each year, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is forced to spend $4 million on litter pickup — a persistent and preventable problem. “Not only is litter expensive, but it takes us away from more important roadwork,” said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. Statewide last year, ODOT spent $4 […]
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Middle Point Lions information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club will hold its 42nd annual chicken dinner Sunday, April 26, at Lincolnview Local Schools. Dinners will be served from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the Lincolnview cafeteria. Carryout service will also be provided. The dinner will feature fried chicken prepared by the […]
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Rockford Recreational Assoc. information ROCKFORD — The Rockford Recreation Association will be hosting an adult coed sand volleyball power league that will be played on Sunday evenings at Shanes Park during the months of June and July. The cost to register a team for the 2015 sand volleyball league is $80 and t-shirts will be […]
POSTED: 04/17/15 at 5:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview Jr. High baseball information On Friday, April 10, Lincolnview Junior High baseball hosted Wayne Trace. Gavin Carter took the mound for the Lancers, earning the win and going four innings, striking out six Raider batters. Leading hitters for the Lancers were Jaden Youtsey, 3-for-3 with three RBI; Sam Myers, 2-for-3 with a double and a single; […]
POSTED: 04/17/15 at 5:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 15 people were arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, while a Van Wert woman was sent to prison in a sentencing hearing held following arraignments. Ashley Burk, 26, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 11 months in prison on a charge of aggravated possession of drugs, a […]
POSTED: 04/16/15 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: News