Submitted information The City of Van Wert will begin leaf collection the week of Monday, November 7, and will continue throughout the month of November. The final week of leaf collection will begin Monday, November 28. Leaves must be in paper biodegradable bags and placed at the curb the night before the pick-up date. City […]
POSTED: 11/02/16 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
In 1991, Russel Maher replaced the legendary Larry Schaufelberger as the Senior Choir director at First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. Russ was working on his Master of Music degree at BGSU and was traveling from his home in Coldwater to Bowling Green on most days. Although his stint as choir director would last only two […]
POSTED: 11/02/16 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
A farm truck and a pickup collided at the intersection of Convoy Road and Hoaglin Center Road shortly after noon on Tuesday. The driver of the pick-up truck was trapped in his vehicle and had to be extricated. Scott EMS transported the pickup driver, who was injured in the crash, to Van Wert County Hospital. […]
POSTED: 11/01/16 at 11:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview recently inducted its newest class into the National Honor Society. Eligibility requirements include maintaining a 3.5 cumulative GPA, submitting an application, submitting three letters of recommendation from both faculty and community members, and completing an interview with the Crestview National Honor Society Faculty Board. NHS responsibilities include completing 25 hours of service during the […]
POSTED: 11/01/16 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Despite claims that local elections are “rigged,” and a recent statement by U.S. Representative Bob Latta claiming that a large number of absentee ballots have not been received by voters in the Fifth U.S. Congressional District, no such problems have been reported here in Van Wert County. “We are definitely not having […]
POSTED: 11/01/16 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information There is no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save one’s life. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the new year. From 2013-2015 1,151 people were killed in crashes across Ohio who were not wearing an […]
POSTED: 11/01/16 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
The 2015 Medical Assistant class at Vantage Career Center has completed its academic training, clinicals, and externships. Class members received their medical assistant pins at a pinning ceremony held at Vantage Thursday, October 27. Although some have already completed their testing, most are preparing to take the national American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification test to become […]
POSTED: 11/01/16 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Lincolnview parents attending conferences with their children’s teachers had a new option for child care this year. Lincolnview Bible Board Teachers Sue Miller and Deb Mongold offered child care for school-age children during parent-teacher conferences. About 30 students attended and many parents were delighted to drop off their children at the Bible House […]