VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School will be hosting a meeting for parents of eighth graders regarding the scheduling process for the 2016-2017 school year. The meeting will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in the First Federal Lecture Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. During this meeting, […]
POSTED: 03/05/16 at 9:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports ELIDA — The Lincolnview Lancers overcame a 36-point offensive performance by Crestview’s Connor Lautzenheiser to eke out a 1-point win, 52-51, and advance to the Division IV regional tournament at Bowling Green State University this coming week. It’s been nearly two decades since the Lancers have won a district championship, going back […]
POSTED: 03/05/16 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Geneva A. “Jenny” Ellis, 87, of Van Wert, died at 5:35 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Van Wert Manor. She was born November 10, 1928, in Scott, the daughter of Ward L. and Grace O. (Kuhn) Decker, who both preceded her in death. She married Robert C. Ellis, who also preceded her in death. […]
POSTED: 03/04/16 at 5:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information The Central Insurance Companies has announced the promotion of Scott Etzler, MBA, CPCU, to vice president of risk management, effective February 26. In his new position, Etzler’s responsibilities include chairing the Risk Management Committee, managing Central’s Innovation Team, directing the company’s reinsurance programs, and coordinating its compliance with the Ohio Department of […]
POSTED: 03/04/16 at 9:03 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent/submitted information Registration for the upcoming spring swim session at the YMCA of Van Wert County is going on now through April 2. Registration fees are $15 for family members, $25 for youth members, and $70 for potential members, with a late fee of $10 for all who register after April 2. “The Y […]
POSTED: 03/04/16 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education heard a report on Vantage’s State Report Card performance, as well as a follow-up on the school’s 40th anniversary celebration, and also approved a number of personnel actions during its March meeting on Thursday. Vantage High School/Facilities Director Ben Winans noted that the school again […]
POSTED: 03/04/16 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Although it’s been a mild winter, overall, Old Man Winter showed that he wasn’t quite done on Thursday, as the area received approximately 3 inches of snow yesterday. Local photographer Mike Taylor took these photos of last night’s winter storm in downtown Van Wert. It won’t likely stick around long, though, as temperatures are supposed to […]
POSTED: 03/04/16 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information REYNOLDSBURG — The saying, “March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb,” holds true in Ohio, and although we are close to the end of winter, we are not out of the woods yet. That is why the Division of State Fire Marshal is reminding Ohioans to continue practicing […]
POSTED: 03/04/16 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert welcomed the sounds of New Zealand as the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra performed Thursday night in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. A number of local guitar students also joined the group in the second half of the concert. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 03/04/16 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) will hold a public hearing to provide area residents an opportunity to testify about Paulding Wind Farm III’s proposal to construct a 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line and associated switchyard in Benton and Harrison townships in Paulding County. The 8-mile long transmission line would connect […]
POSTED: 03/04/16 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News