Council on Rural Services information Getting a child ready for kindergarten is important, but learning starts at birth and continues through preschool. If children wait for kindergarten or primary school they will be missing time when learning develops most quickly in their lives. Kids Learning Place is now taking applications and filling the limited number of […]
POSTED: 04/06/15 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Frances M. “Fritzi” Stewart, 83, of Convoy, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2015, at the home of her daughter near Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born January 6, 1932, in Van Wert County, the daughter of H. Robert and Dorothy (Gordon) Hummel, who both preceded her in death. On May 5, 1951, […]
POSTED: 04/04/15 at 4:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor While infant mortality is an area where the United States can improve, child-bearing here is nothing like it is in Third World countries, such as those in South and Central America and, particularly, in Africa. Local OB/GYN specialist Dr. Carrie Huber should know, since she’s spent a number of years working in […]
POSTED: 04/04/15 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Engineer Kyle Wendel announces that Harner Road will be closed between Ohio 81 and U.S. 33, beginning this coming Monday, April 6, for a bridge replacement. The closure should remain in place for approximately 90 days for construction, depending on weather conditions. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 04/04/15 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview Local School information As Lincolnview Local Schools strives to meet the demands of the 21st century and position all of its students for success, the local school board of education, administration, and staff have made an effort to develop an action plan in an attempt to make this happen. This spring, the Lincolnview Local […]
Visionary Promotions information Beginning on Friday, April 24, Mulligan’s Pub and Visionary Promotions team up to bring Van Wert three big shows in three days. The event kicks off with Brandy Zdan from Austin, Texas, on Friday night. She is a one-woman tour de force. Zdan plays guitar, lap steel, Wurlitzer, synths, drums and percussion, […]
POSTED: 04/04/15 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW County Sheriff’s information VENEDOCIA — Two people were arrested in connection with a search at a Venedocia residence on Thursday. Randal D. Michaelson Jr., 26, of 19065 Plum St., Venedocia, was charged with one count of possession of heroin, a felony of the fifth degree, while Jacquelyn M. Forthman, 26, also of the same […]
POSTED: 04/03/15 at 4:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Things have been moving forward at a rapid pace since the reorganization of the Van Wert County Humane Society and the hiring of County Dog Warden Randy Averesch. Since the creation of the new Van Wert County Humane Society board just four short months ago, the board has concentrated primarily on shelter […]
POSTED: 04/03/15 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
PHD Precision Tool and Grinding will expand its manufacturing capabilities, thanks to a $50,000 loan from the Van Wert County Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund. PHD co-owners Shawn and Shelly Dunno and Matt and Sarah Heier purchased the company about a year ago and brought it to Van Wert. The loan will assist the owners […]
POSTED: 04/03/15 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Foundation information The Van Wert County Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-16 school year. Scholarships are based on residency, college grade point average and financial need and are available for any recognized field of study leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree. A maximum of three grants will be made […]
POSTED: 04/03/15 at 4:41 am. FILED UNDER: News