DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Career Center member school district officials received an update on Ohio General Assembly legislative issues from State Senator Cliff Hite and State Representative Tony Burkley during Vantage’s “All Boards” Dinner held Thursday evening in the school commons. Representatives of Vantage’s 12 member school districts attended the meeting, as well as Mercer […]
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The ribbon was cut on the new Van Wert Carts & More store located in the former Carter Lumber location on North Washington Street. The new business, which offers RV supplies, as well as golf carts, utility trailers and a variety of other recreational vehicles, will hold its grand opening this weekend. The store will […]
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Gasoline price information GAITHERSBURG, Maryland — Motorists will be driving for joy when they learn GasBuddy is projecting that this summer’s gasoline prices will bring the most affordable summer months since at least 2005. While it may sound wild, GasBuddy projects that the summer driving season of 2015 (Memorial Day through Labor Day) will see […]
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American Red Cross information CONVOY — On Tuesday, April 14, between noon and 6 p.m., a bloodmobile will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6727 Ohio 49 in Convoy. The event is hosted by Crestview High School. Those people at least 17 years of age who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in […]
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters information CELINA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer, Auglaize, and Van Wert Counties has moved to its new office location in Celina. “The move from St. Marys to Celina will better accommodate our growing programs, enable the staff to continue to efficiently service clients, and increase our visibility to the […]
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Crestview Local Schools information CONVOY — James Lautzenheiser, eighth grade social studies teacher at Crestview Middle School, has been selected from a competitive national pool to participate in the George Washington Teacher Institute Summer Residential program. This weeklong opportunity, taking place in mid-July at George Washington’s famed Mount Vernon plantation, will allow teachers to gain […]
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Van Wert SWCD information The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship to a student studying agriculture, natural resources or closely related fields at any Ohio college or university during the 2015-2016 academic year. Recipient of the scholarship need to have completed his or her freshman year in college, and […]
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Martha F. Kleinhenz, 89, of St. Marys, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the St. Marys Living Center. She was born July 7, 1925, in Minster, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Zumberger) Otting, who both preceded her in death. On May 29, 1952, she married Stanley Kleinhenz, who preceded her in […]
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Leland Smith Insurance information PAULDING – The Shisler Insurance Agency announces the addition of Casandra Vance, a licensed property and casualty agent, to its staff. Vance has more than 10 years of experience in the insurance industry. Vance is a graduate of Paulding Exempted Village School and received an Associate of Applied Science degree in […]
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YWCA of VW County information Two $500 scholarships will be awarded through the Young Women’s Christian Association of Van Wert County this spring. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college/university that recipients attend in the fall of 2015 and will be used for tuition. The YWCA celebrates young women leaders and hopes […]
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