VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Lima/Allen Council on Community Affairs (LACCA) is working with the Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services to administer the 2016 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Summer Youth Employment Program. The Summer Youth Employment Program will help teens and young adults, ages 14 to 24 years […]
POSTED: 05/21/16 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Telephone Service Company will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, a floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach, and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which was new last year. New in 2016 are water cannons at […]
POSTED: 05/21/16 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information On Friday, May 27, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will present a concert in the band shell of Fountain Park in Van Wert. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. Music performed during the concert will include patriotic selections that are intended to reflect, […]
POSTED: 05/21/16 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Senior Health Information Program (OSHIIP) held a “Welcome to Medicare” event at Van Wert County Council on Aging earlier this week. David Painter (above, standing), OSHIIP community liaison from The Ohio Department of Insurance, spoke to individuals about benefits provided by Medicare, deadlines, Medicare Advantage plans, supplemental insurance, and prescription drug coverages. More than […]
POSTED: 05/21/16 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The American Legion Riders Chapter 178 is having a fundraising dinner Tuesday, May 31. Serving starts at 5 p.m. and lasts until 7:15 that evening. The public is welcome. The menu will include quesadas, Spanish rice, refried beans, and salad, and also includes punch drinks. Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for […]
POSTED: 05/21/16 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
About five months ago, this column went on hiatus because I was running for re-election to the Commissioners’ Office. A lot has happened since then. Donald Trump, love him or hate him — and there doesn’t seem to be much in between — has redefined American politics. And even if you’re not a fan, you […]
POSTED: 05/21/16 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education hired a new girls’ basketball head coach, as well as three new teachers and two food service employees, and honored members of the FFA Farm Business Management team that finished first in state competition for the fifth straight year during its May meeting on […]
POSTED: 05/20/16 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
After 27 years of working from home and her car, Joanne Thatcher now has a store in downtown Van Wert. Thatcher cut the ribbon on her new store, Elite Interiors, on Thursday. Elite Interiors offers a variety of interior decorating options, including custom window treatments, furniture, and flooring at a reasonable price. Hours for the new store, […]
POSTED: 05/20/16 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) on Thursday authorized Paulding Wind Farm III LLC to construct a new 138-kilovolt electric transmission line in Paulding County. The 8.5-mile line, located along the company’s preferred route in Benton and Harrison townships, will deliver energy produced by the Timber Road I and III wind […]
POSTED: 05/20/16 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
First Financial Bank made its second payment of a five-year pledge to the Van Wert Business Development Corporation (BDC) Opportunity Fund Campaign. “At First Financial, we are committed to helping our communities take another step on the path to success and are proud to support the BDC of Van Wert,” George Brooks, First Financial market […]