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Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025

VW independent/submitted information DEFIANCE — The Defiance College Board of Trustees has appointed Van Wert resident Edward R. Buhl as interim president of the college, effective July 1. Buhl has served as Defiance College Board of Trustees chairman since last July and will return to that position as soon as a permanent president is hired. […]

POSTED: 05/29/15 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News

Ohio State Highway Patrol information GROVER HILL — The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 3:42 this morning on Wetzel Road, near Hoaglin Center Road, in Van Wert County. According to investigating troopers, a 2008 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle driven by Jeffrey C. Bidlack, 53, of Grover […]

POSTED: 05/29/15 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News

Hearth and Home 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, zipline, paddleboats, a half-acre beach and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which is new in 2015. To learn more, visit the YMCA website at www.vwymca.org. Shown […]

POSTED: 05/29/15 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News

VWHS guidance office information There will be an excellent opportunity for all parents of the Van Wert High School Class of 2016 to discuss areas of mutual concern regarding the college admission process. The presentation will address such topics as dealing with choosing a college, application procedures, entrance requirements, ACT tests, SAT tests, visitations, costs, […]

POSTED: 05/29/15 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information The Van Wert Civil Service Commission will meet Monday, June 1, at 2:30 p.m. in Van Wert City Council Chambers to certify the latest fire department test results.

POSTED: 05/29/15 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News

VW independent/submitted information The Marsh Foundation School held its annual spring celebration on May 22. The day included piano recitals, a musical production of The Wizard of Oz, a graduation ceremony and a luncheon.  A total of 10 students were honored for receiving their high school diplomas. Many of the  students’ friends and families, as well as […]

POSTED: 05/28/15 at 1:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Marsh Moments, Youth

POSTED: 05/28/15 at 1:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den

Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. Kris Tow and Liz Gerdeman incorporated time into their schedule beginning in March to introduce a combination of keyboarding skills along with […]

POSTED: 05/28/15 at 1:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines

The Venedocia Lads and Lassies met at 7 p.m. on May 14 at the Venedocia Lions Club.  Roll call was taken by Avery Mueller and pledges were led by Dominac Bonifas. Seventeen members and five guests were present. June 6 is all livestock tagging. Dairy feeders will weigh in at the Beef Barn, and sheep […]

POSTED: 05/28/15 at 1:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth

By Hope Wallace The entries are in; the drumroll begins. Jurors Andrew Herschberger of Bowling Green State University Art Department and Shanya McConnville, director of the Arts Council of Kettering, will soon begin the very difficult task of selecting works to be represent in the 59th Annual June Art Exhibit. The exhibit opens on June […]

POSTED: 05/28/15 at 1:08 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?