More than 50 community leaders are participating in a two-day Van Wert County Stakeholders Summit being held at Wassenberg Art Center to try and provide more focus for economic development activities within the county. The event, which will end Friday afternoon, is facilitated by the Van Wert County and Van Wert City Economic Development offices, […]
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 11:32 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has awarded multiple Ohio crime victim service agencies, including Crisis Care Line of Van Wert and the YWCA of Van Wert County, with funding to promote the resources available to victims of crime. Eighteen agencies will […]
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Commissioners Todd Wolfrum, Stan Owens, and Thad Lichtensteiger were joined by Pastor Paul Hamrick, representing the Van Wert County Ministerial Association, to announce the National Day of Prayer will be celebrated locally on Thursday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Van Wert County Courthouse. (photo submitted)
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Ohio Statehouse information COLUMBUS — State Senator Cliff Hite (R-Findlay) announced the passage of legislation this week that requires students to be immunized against meningitis. “This bill is about protecting Ohio’s children and families from preventable tragedies, and I am proud to honor not only my niece, but all those who have suffered from Meningitis,” […]
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 11:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Wren Ballpark information WREN — The Wren Ballpark would like to announce Sunday, May 17, as its official Opening Day. Ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. with the raising of the flag and the singing of “The National Anthem”. A memorial dedication of a buckeye tree will be planted in honor of longtime ballpark supporter […]
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 11:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
NW State Community College information ARCHBOLD — Northwest State Community College recently recognized 12 students during the induction ceremony for the Alpha Delta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society. In order to qualify, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average, with at least a B in all nursing classes. Alpha […]
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 11:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information Five area senior boys and senior girls have been selected for the 2015 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Breanne Sudduth and Anthony Adams, co-chairpersons of the Van Wert Service Club’s selection committee. The program provides cash awards to Van Wert County High School seniors who best exhibit the trait of […]
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of nine people appeared for a variety of hearings Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Judge Martin Burchfield presided over four changes of plea and a bond hearing, while Probate-Juvenile Court Judge Kevin Taylor presided over four hearings, including two sentencings. Charles Myers IV, 34, of Van Wert, […]
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Calvary Preschool information Calvary Preschool, 10686 Van Wert-Decatur Road, has announced that openings are available for fall classes. Those interested in enrolling a student are invited to visit the school Monday through Thursday mornings between the hours of 8:30-11:30 a.m. More information is available on the website, www.calvaryelife.org, or by calling 567.259.3103.
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Lima Area Concert Band information The Lima Area Concert Band has been providing the citizens of the Lima area with excellent band music for 45 years. Founded in the tradition of the great John Phillip Sousa, it is the mission of the LACB to entertain and educate with the very best in concert band music performed […]
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment