By Hope Wallace Bon Voyage 2015. You have been yet another whirlwind of events, classes, exhibits and being an integral part of the community. Thank you to everyone who participated in any way. Your participation great or small all comes together to create a vibrant heart of the community. We have another great year planned […]
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Two adults and two children were left homeless, while one family member was treated for smoke inhalation as a result of a fire at a residence on Mendon Road that occurred early this morning. Pet birds in the residence were also affected by the smoke. Fire departments from Ohio City, Wren, Van Wert, and Mendon […]
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 9:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Lincolnview Lady Lancers shot about as well as Kalida during their non-conference game on Tuesday, they just didn’t get as many opportunities in losing to the Wildcats 55-23. The difference was rebounding and turnovers, with Kalida outrebounding the Lancer girls 31-14, while Lincolnview also had 22 more turnovers (25-3) in […]
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview girls’ basketball information BLUFFTON — The Crestview Lady Knights raced out to a 42-9 halftime lead Monday night at Don Huber Gymnasium, which proved to be too much for the Lady Pirates as Crestview cruised to a 74-41 non-conference victory. Sophomore point guard Paige Motycka led in almost every major statistical category for Crestview, […]
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert High School varsity wrestlers competed in Elida on Tuesday. Victorious were Andy Hammond (above) at 186 pounds and heavyweight Kaleb Cantrell. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
American Red Cross information Seven times a day, someone in this country dies in a home fire. Countless others suffer injuries. To combat these tragic statistics, the American Red Cross has launched a nationwide Home Fire Preparedness Campaign to reduce the number of deaths and injuries due to home fires by 25 percent over the […]
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview High School’s Student Council has been busy planning the 2016 Winter Homecoming festivities. Students are participating all week in themed dress-up days, culminating in “Crazy Crestview Spirit Day” on Friday, with a pep assembly in the afternoon. Crowning of the queen will take place during a ceremony Saturday, January 9, between the junior varsity and varsity boys’ […]
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst announces that real estate tax bills have been mailed and are due Wednesday, February 10. Property owners who have not received a tax bill should call the Treasurer’s Office immediately at 419.238.5177. Mailed payments must be postmarked on or before February 10 to avoid any penalty. […]
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, again adopted children from the House of Transition to help make their Christmas a little brighter. Tags are placed on the lodge Christmas Sharing Tree, which contains items needed for the kids. Lodge members take the tags from the tree, buy and wrap the items, […]
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Veterans Service Office will have an open house from 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, January 7, to welcome new board members Joe Hauter and Bill Marshall, as well as thank outgoing members Steve Gehres and Willie Eddins for their service on the board.
POSTED: 01/06/16 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News