VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — Ohio City Youth Activities is still accepting players for its 2016 summer ball program. The last sign-up date is Tuesday, April 12, from 5-8 p.m., at the Village Hall in downtown Ohio City. For more information, contact Laura Morgan at 419.965.2515, Elisha Mankey at 567.259.9990, or Sean Kennedy, 419.576.6429.
POSTED: 04/05/16 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Five area girls have been selected for the 2016 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Breanne Sudduth and Anthony Adams, co-chairs of the Van Wert Service Club’s selection committee. The awards banquet is to be held on Tuesday, April 19. The program provides cash awards to Van Wert County high school […]
POSTED: 04/05/16 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Main Street Van Wert has announced the date for this year’s annual dinner, with the theme: Celebrate Downtown!” The event is designed to celebrate revitalization efforts, welcome new downtown businesses, and inform the community for the upcoming year. The evening will include a delicious dinner, awards and special recognitions, and updates on new projects […]
POSTED: 04/05/16 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.99 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.06 […]
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VW independent/submitted information On Monday, April 25, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will begin rehearsals for the upcoming concert season. Rehearsals are held each Monday in the Van Wert High School band room, off Ohio 118, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The band is open to those wanting to play their musical instruments […]
POSTED: 04/05/16 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment, News
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club will host its annual chicken dinner on Sunday, April 24, in the Lincolnview School Cafeteria. Dinners will be served from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The dinner features “all you can eat” chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, a vegetable, roll, dessert, and drink. Cost […]
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VW independent/submitted information April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and area organizations are planning awareness activities. This year’s campaign focuses on ways that individuals, communities, and the private sector can help prevent sexual violence. Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men are victims of sexual assault (source: Black, et al., 2011), but […]
POSTED: 04/04/16 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Union Township Trustees recently honored Richard Perry (second from right) for serving 32 years as the township fiscal officer. Perry, who retired from his post, was presented a plaque for his years of service. Also shown are (from the left) Dave Jones, William Dowler, and Kent Rolsten. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 04/04/16 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information From October 2015 through March 2016, fire deaths in Ohio decreased 27 percent from the previous heating season. These six months are identified as the winter heating months, and typically represent the largest percentage of fatal fires. The State Fire Marshal’s “Safe & Sound” campaign aimed at reducing fire deaths, particularly those […]
POSTED: 04/04/16 at 5:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports VERSAILLES — The Crestview boys’ track and field team competed in the 41 annual Versailles Tiger Classic this past Saturday. The meet, the first for the Knights this season, resulted in a fifth-place finish among nine teams in the Orange Division, win by Minster. The season thus begins with Crestview having a […]
POSTED: 04/04/16 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports