SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It’s a daunting task, but the Crestview Knights believe they’re up to the challenge. The Knights (9-3) will square off against top-seeded McComb (11-1, No. 3 final Associated Press poll), in the Division VII, Region 26 title game at Lima Spartan Stadium, with the winner advancing to the state semi-finals. It’s a […]
POSTED: 11/16/16 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information For the sixth year in a row, The Brumback Library has been recognized as one of the best libraries in the country. The local library has again been given a star designation, one of only 25 libraries in Ohio to be so honored, by Library Journal. “The Brumback Library is truly honored to […]
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Submitted information CINCINNATI — Nearly 3 in 10 Ohio adults (26 percent) have a family member or friend who has experienced problems as a result of misusing prescription pain relievers. The information comes from the 2016 Ohio Health Issues Poll (OHIP), sponsored by Interact for Health. This is similar to 2015, but higher than in […]
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Hiestand’s Woods, that is! It was time for fall clean-up at the woods, with LifeLinks students stepping up to the challenge. Along with putting all the picnic tables in the shelterhouse for winter storage, plenty of branches and other debris were picked up to prepare the woods for winter. Pizza was provided and hot dogs grilled […]
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Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing legislation Monday evening to improve call quality in rural communities. The bill, H.R. 2566, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act, requires intermediate providers to comply with service quality standards set by the FCC. Rural call […]
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This past Monday, Lincolnview Local Schools and Vantage Career Center board member Eric German provided a thrill for nearly a hundred local students. Germann was honored as the 61st president of the Ohio School Boards Association in a ceremony held in the Columbus Convention Center. Congratulations, Eric! As a result of that honor, the Lincolnview High School […]
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Van Wert Police November 14, 1:32 a.m. — Melvin E. Miller Jr., 30, of 128 E. Crawford St., was cited for disorderly conduct for allegedly being intoxicated at his residence. November 12, 4:22 a.m. — Joshua H. Binnion, 25, of Spencerville, was cited for disorderly conduct while apparently intoxicated in the 200 block of East […]
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Members of the Van Wert High School wrestling team (above) got the chance to practice outside on Monday at the Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex, something that also allowed spectators to watch, since the team’s indoor practice area doesn’t have a spectator area. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council looked at a request for a land swap to help move forward a project at Wassenberg Art Center and also voted to prepare legislation allowing non-profit organizations that receive F permits to sell alcohol on public property during festivals and other community events. Seth Baker, executive secretary of […]
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Submitted information Ohio is facing a major opioid overdose crisis. And as many Ohio families fight opioid abuse, the impact cascades into the learning environments in Ohio schools. Today, the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio STEM Learning Network are announcing a program to help schools better prepare for this crisis. This year, several […]
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