Vantage bd. sees health simulator demo

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Career Center had the chance Thursday evening to meet one of the Health Technology program’s two new “patients”, while also receiving an update in executive session on the search to replace retiring Superintendent Staci Kaufman. Health Technology instructors Leigh Carey and Wendy Baumle introduced the board to “HAL,” one of […]

Entrepreneurship Fair date announced

Submitted information The eighth annual Entrepreneurship Fair will be held Saturday morning, November 12, in The Community Room at Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. This free event is designed to assist anyone who has thought of starting a business to turn that dream into reality. Registration will begin at 7:45 […]

Thanksgiving buffet

The Vantage Culinary Arts Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet will be held Wednesday, November 16, and Friday, November 18, from 11 a.m. until noon. This year’s buffet will include a delicious variety of salads, meats, vegetables, breads, and desserts, all for just $8.95 plus tax. Reservations are necessary for this special event. To reserve a spot, call […]

County Board of DD applicants sought

Submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners is accepting resumes and letters of interest to fill two positions on the Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The current term expires December 31. Members must be county residents and typically serve a four-year term. One appointment must be filled by an individual who […]

United Way campaign ends

Teem Wholesale recently held its 2016-2017 campaign for the United Way of Van Wert County. Both the company and employees made donations in support of the 25 local agencies currently being funded by United Way. The company also participated in the Day of Caring food drive which benefited the Salvation Army food pantry. Teem Wholesale […]

YMCA announces ‘Fun Day at the Y’

Submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County will be holding an all-day event, “Kids Fun Day at the Y,” for kids ages 6-12 on Monday, November 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We want to give the kids something structured and fun to do during their days off school,” stated YMCA Program Director […]

Adult Diploma earned

Deb Strickler (center) from Ohio City receives her high school diploma from Vantage Ohio Technical Center Director Pete Prichard and Enrollment Coordinator Dee Dee Meringleo-Dirksen. Strickler is the first person to receive her diploma through the Ohio Department of Education Adult Diploma Program.  She recently completed the Medical Assistant program, has received her STNA certification, and […]

1st Ward Councilman search continues

Submitted information The search for a replacement for First Ward Van Wert City Councilman John Marshall continues following the decision by a person interested in the job to back out of consideration. Van Wert County Republican Central Committee Chair Thad Lichtensteiger said his party currently has no candidates from the First Ward interested in the […]

3 earn prison for probation violation

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Three people who received prison terms for violating their probation were among the nine people who appeared Wednesday for criminal hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Chad Kouts, 26, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, with credit for 102 days already served, after he admitted to […]

United Way campaign

First Federal Savings & Loan of Van Wert recently completed its 2016-2017 United Way of Van Wert County campaign. Employees made donations and pledges to help support local agencies currently receiving funding from United Way, as well as a company donation. The bank staff won the Day of Caring food drive bank challenge by accumulating […]