Submitted information The Van Wert County Republican Central Committee will be holding interviews for First Ward Councilman John Marshall’s position at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, at The Hotel Marsh in downtown Van Wert. First Ward precinct holders of the Republican Party will make the selection at the public meeting. For more information, contact Republican […]
POSTED: 10/28/16 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information On Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m., the Van Wert County Council on Aging will honor Veterans Day with a presentation by Milo Wyandt, who traveled on United States Navy vessels in various places in the Mediterranean Sea and Europe during World War II. Wyandt will share memories, along with personal photos and […]
POSTED: 10/28/16 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County 4-H named Thrivent Financial of West Central Ohio as one of its two Friends of 4-H for 2016. This award recognizes individuals, families, businesses, or corporations that support the Van Wert 4-H program in a charitable manner. Here, Wayne Karges (left), Thrivent Financial office professional, is shown with Van Wert County 4-H […]
POSTED: 10/28/16 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Submitted information Buckeye Youth will be having its annual Autumn Adventure Sleepover on Saturday, November 5, from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 6. The event will be held in the “heated” Extension Meeting Room in the Administration Building at the Fairgrounds. Buckeye Youth will have a hayride, bonfire, games, prizes, costume contest, […]
POSTED: 10/27/16 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — Presale tickets for Friday night’s Crestview football game at Paulding will be on sale in the high school athletic office this Friday, from 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Ticket prices are $4 for students and $5 for adults. All tickets at the gate are $6. Game time is 7 p.m.
POSTED: 10/27/16 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Trinity is excited to announce the release of its newest recording project A Glimpse. This newest CD under the Willowood label was produced by John Darin Rowsey at Hitmakers Studio. Trinity is dedicating this CD in memory of Chris Adams, who went home to be with the Lord in January of 2015. The […]
POSTED: 10/27/16 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Church
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A teenager charged with multiple counts of arson pleaded guilty as part of a plea negotiation in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this week. Noah Girod, 18, of Van Wert, changed his plea to guilty to two counts of aggravated arson, both felonies of the second degree, and one count of […]
POSTED: 10/27/16 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A recent refinancing of its construction bonds has resulted in a savings of $2.6 million for the Van Wert City School District. The district took advantage of historically low interest rates in the bond market and recently secured a financing of its 2006 and 2007 school construction bonds. According to Treasurer Mike […]
POSTED: 10/27/16 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) thanked Ohioans for properly disposing of an estimated 14 tons (28,263 pounds) of unneeded, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs during last Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative provides a safe, convenient, and responsible […]
POSTED: 10/27/16 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County 4-H Council is holding a fundraiser to support 4-H members attending camp and Junior Fair activities. The 4-H Council explores ideas, methods, and programs to strengthen the 4-H program throughout the county and works with and encourages the development of county young people. The 4-H Council is offering pairs […]
POSTED: 10/27/16 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News