Ohio State Highway Patrol information PAULDING COUNTY — The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred Thursday at approximately 7:22 p.m. on Ohio 49, near milepost 9 in Paulding County. A 2003 Buick Regal LS, driven by Kimberly A. Staudt, 20, of Piqua, was traveling south […]
POSTED: 05/16/15 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
J. Richard Sealscott CPA will be sponsoring a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community, access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which is new in 2015. To learn more, visit www.vwymca.org. Shown is Rick Sealscott […]
POSTED: 05/16/15 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information DELPHOS — The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce has agreed to join forces with the Delphos Area Economic Growth Partnership. The chamber had been interested in expanding services to its investors by creating an economic development division within the organization. Talks had been underway to merge the two organizations, and members of […]
POSTED: 05/16/15 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Local high school seniors got a dose of financial reality on Thursday through the Real Money. Real World. program sponsored by the Ohio State University Extension. For some, it was a positive learning experience … for others, a nasty shock. The OSU program provides information on a variety of financial decisions adults […]
POSTED: 05/15/15 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Along with communities across the nation, the Van Wert County commissioners recognized local law enforcement officers during National Police Week (May 10-16). The commissioners thanked representatives from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office and Van Wert City Police Department for putting their lives on the line on a daily basis to protect the public. Shown […]
POSTED: 05/15/15 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
StateWide Ford Lincoln information Kayla Walls, an FFA member of the Parkway High School-FFA, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by Statewide Ford Lincoln through the National FFA Scholarship program. The Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarship Program is designed to recognize FFA member’s talents and accomplishments while encouraging their future academic achievements. The scholarship is […]
POSTED: 05/15/15 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, again assisted the Van Wert City/County DARE program with its annual graduation party held May 2 at the YMCA. A total of 295 boys and girls from Van Wert County schools converged on the local YMCA to enjoy a fun filled evening. The students had […]
POSTED: 05/15/15 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert County Democrats will gather for a social event at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the Black Angus on Main restaurant on East Main Street. The public is invited to attend.
POSTED: 05/15/15 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gene Francis Metzinger, 89, of Rockford and formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, died at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, May 10, 2015, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, where he had been a resident since 2010. He was born November 12, 1925, in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Anthony and Carrie (Lesko) Metzinger, who both preceded […]
POSTED: 05/15/15 at 5:41 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert basketball information The 2015 Van Wert Cougar Basketball Camp has been set for the week of June 8-11. All boys entering grades 2-8 are eligible to attend this week of camp, which will run from 9 a.m. until noon. Each player will receive individualized instruction and will be taught and drilled on the […]
POSTED: 05/14/15 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports