Chamber honors local small businesses

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor From companies that have been in business a year or less to a local insurance agency celebrating its 140th year, the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce honored them all Friday during its 11th annual Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon at Willow Bend Country Club. Enterprise recognition was given to several […]

VWCS employs new assistant treasurer

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Ottawa resident Kathleen Schmitz as the district’s assistant treasurer during a special meeting Friday morning in the district boardroom at the S.F. Goedde Building. Schmitz, who is currently treasurer for Continental Local Schools, would begin her new position, effective November […]

Patrol cracking down on driving violations

Submitted information During the month of November, the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be conducting a series of high-visibility, high-intensity enforcement details in Van Wert and Paulding counties. Due to concerns with increased crash-causing violations and rising injury and fatal crashes, the State Patrol has engineered a plan to make […]

Moose gives to YMCA

The YMCA of Van Wert County received a donation towards Youth Programming. These funds are directed to the YMCA youth financial assistance program and children activities. Here, Jerry Mason of the Van Wert Moose Lodge presents YMCA staff member Paige Miller with a check for $500. (YMCA photo)

Youth for Christ shoebox collection site

Submitted information Youth for Christ in Van Wert confirmed its office would serve as one of some 4,000 sites nationwide collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for hurting children around the world during National Collection Week, November 14-20. National Collection Week marks the high point of an effort to collect and deliver gift-filled shoeboxes to 10 million children […]

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 […]