VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert welcomes Robin Everett to its staff as a new aquatics lifeguard/swim instructor. Everett has been in the water her entire life. She officially joined the aquatics field when she became a lifeguard more than 10 years ago. As a lifeguard, she quickly realized the importance of children learning how […]
POSTED: 04/09/16 at 4:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Federal Savings Bank was recently notified that it had earned recognition as a “Best of Bauer” bank. Bauer Financial recognizes banks that have excelled in the areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality, and other financial areas with a five star rating. Van Wert Federal Savings Bank is the only […]
POSTED: 04/09/16 at 4:04 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent/submitted information Community Health Professionals presents its 18th annual Hospice “Beacon of Hope” dinner/auction on Thursday, April 28, starting at 6 p.m., at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert. The event features a meal, live and silent auction items — with auctioneer, Bob Gamble — laughter and fun with emcee Rick Small of […]
POSTED: 04/09/16 at 4:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
More than 50 firefighters from seven area fire departments battled a blaze that started Friday afternoon at Uncle Fudd’s restaurant in Melrose. The American Red Cross Disaster Team was also at the scene and provided canteen service for firefighters. Responding fire departments were Oakwood, Grover Hill, Paulding, Continental, Auglaize Township, Payne, and Cecil. (photo by […]
POSTED: 04/09/16 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information For the past several years, the youths at The Marsh Foundation have completed service projects during their spring break that revolve around the theme of serving others. This year, they continued their efforts. Marsh Activities Coordinator Sherry Grone coordinated the week’s projects. To start, a group of independent living aged youths prepared […]
POSTED: 04/09/16 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School Theatre (above) has one more performance of Titanic, the Musical (Ensemble Version) tonight at 7 in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Story and book are by Peter Stone, music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, and orchestrations by Ian Weinberger. Titanic, the Musical (Ensemble Version) focuses on passengers and […]
POSTED: 04/09/16 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 has listed the following schedule of projects on state highways in Van Wert, Paulding, and Putnam counties. For the latest in statewide construction, visit www.ohgo.com. Projects include the following: Van Wert County U.S. 30, both directions, west of the city of Van Wert […]
POSTED: 04/09/16 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education held a brief April meeting on Thursday prior to its annual All Boards Dinner, which brings in board members and administrators from Vantage’s member school districts. During the dinner, Dr. Bud Baker, professor of management and the Robert J. Kegerreis distinguished professor teaching at Wright […]
POSTED: 04/08/16 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A number of local activities are being planned in conjunction with the observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 10-16. This year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will have the theme: “Serving Victims. Building Trust. Restoring Hope.” The theme highlight’s the importance of providing needed services at the earliest stage of […]
POSTED: 04/08/16 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation Thursday to create National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 10-16 in Van Wert County. Shown are (seated, from the left) Commissioners Stan Owens, Thad Lichtensteiger, and Todd Wolfrum; (standing) Crime Victims Coordinator Christine Eversole, Jody Wannemacher and Jamie Evans from the YWCA’s domestic violence program, […]
POSTED: 04/08/16 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News