“Ohio Has Talent!” information Auditions for the ninth annual “Ohio Has Talent!” competition will be held Friday and Saturday, November 13-14, from 5-9 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert. Audition applications are available at www.comhealthpro.org and are due by Friday, October 30. The top acts will perform in […]
POSTED: 10/03/15 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert volleyball information The Van Wert varsity volleyball team defeated Elida in four sets: 18-25, 25-13, 25-17 and 25-16. For the Lady Cougars, Peyton Fleming was 21 for 22 serving and Megan Spray was 20 for 22. Emma Kohn led Van Wert with 13 kills and Landrie Koontz contributed seven. Ella Butler had nine […]
POSTED: 10/02/15 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview volleyball information CONVOY — The Crestview Knight volleyball team lost to Paulding in three sets, 17-25, 16-25 and 22-25. The Knights are now 8-6 overall and fall to 3-2 in the Northwest Conference. Leading the way for Crestview were the following: Serving – Ashley Dealey, two aces; Abby Bagley, 6/6 with one ace; Claire […]
POSTED: 10/02/15 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — With the debate over alternative energy heating up in Ohio, a group of conservatives has issued a call for a more inclusive energy policy. Members of Ohio’s conservative community gathered at the Ohio Statehouse Thursday to announce the launch of the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum, a coalition designed to […]
POSTED: 10/02/15 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Area Chamber of Commerce information As the Energy Mandates Study Committee released recommendations on Ohio’s renewable energy and energy efficiency policies, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Susan Munroe asked the governor and policymakers to remember how important these investments are to communities in Ohio’s “wind corridor.” “We want our elected officials to […]
POSTED: 10/02/15 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach is one of 21 northwest Ohio sheriffs who have signed a statement opposing Issue 3, which would legalize marijuana use in the state. The Board of Directors of the Buckeye State Sheriffs Association also announced its opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment that would […]
POSTED: 10/02/15 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC information A vehicle is about to be stolen off Season Sponsor StateWide Ford Lincoln’s lot and will magically appear on the Central Mutual Stage at the Niswonger Saturday evening, October 10. Illusionist Mike Super is behind the feat and is certain to awe an eager crowd of entertainment seekers. Better yet, someone in […]
POSTED: 10/02/15 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mary L. Keltner, 94, of Otterbein of St. Marys, and formerly of Van Wert, died at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Otterbein Senior Living Center in St. Marys. She was born May 4, 1921, in Van Wert, the daughter of Clinton and Cora (Showalter) Kesler, who both preceded her in death. On July […]
POSTED: 10/01/15 at 9:47 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education heard an update on a discussion of the school district’s project-based learning (PBL) programs and also approved a number of personnel items — mostly supplemental contracts — later during its September meeting. Administrative Assistant Bill Clifton updated the board on a PBL inservice conducted by […]
POSTED: 10/01/15 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Three people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Zach Craig, 36, of Van Wert, admitted to violating his community control during a hearing before Probate-Juvenile Judge Kevin Taylor by testing positive for cocaine. Craig was sentenced to 18 months in prison, consecutive to a nine-month sentenced handed down […]
POSTED: 10/01/15 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News