Submitted information Kids Learning Place is now taking applications for a limited number of immediate spots for the Head Start preschool classrooms in Van Wert County. Head Start is a federal funded, high-quality preschool program for children between 3 and 5 years old for part day/part year class. The program is free to families that meet […]
POSTED: 01/27/17 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Artrageous is a term we in Van Wert have heard for the past decade or so. Some time ago, Main Street Van Wert teamed with Wassenberg Art Center to create a summer event featuring artists and crafters who displayed their work outside on Main Street under canopies. This event eventually merged with the successful Peony Festival weekend […]
POSTED: 01/27/17 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Robert E. “Bobby” Teman, 54, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. He was born January 10, 1963, in Van Wert, the son of Winfred Teman, who survives in Delphos, and Eugenia (Nichols) Teman, who preceded him in death. He married Lesta (Miller) […]
POSTED: 01/26/17 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Caroline K. Jackson, 75, of Fort Jennings, passed away at 2:26 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Lima Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born February 18, 1941, in Cridersville, the daughter of John T. and Martha A. (Craig) Meeker, who both preceded her in death On March 26, 1966, she married Edward […]
POSTED: 01/26/17 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports It should prove to be an entertaining matchup between two Van Wert County and Northwest Conference rivals, when the Crestview Knights host the Lincolnview Lancers Friday night. Along with bragging rights, a win by the Knights would allow Crestview to keep pace with Spencerville in the Northwest Conference title race, while a […]
POSTED: 01/26/17 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Eight people appeared Wednesday for hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, including a Van Wert man who was arraigned on felony theft charges. Chad Kouts, 27, entered not guilty pleas to two counts of grand theft, each a felony of the third degree. Judge Martin D. Burchfield set bond at […]
POSTED: 01/26/17 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) maintenance garage in Van Wert County is now under new leadership. T.J. Zura of Van Wert has been named the new transportation administrator at the garage. He replaces Don Taylor, who retired in December with 26 years of service. Zura assumed the position January 23. […]
POSTED: 01/26/17 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Convoy Historical Society is sponsoring a baked potato bar from 4:30-7 p.m. this Friday in the Crestview Auditeria before the Lincolnview and Crestview boys’ basketball game. Included will be potato, toppings and drink for $5.50. Proceeds from the event will go towards the restoration of the Convoy Opera House (above). (photo submitted)
POSTED: 01/26/17 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Central Insurance Companies has announced applications are now available for the scholarship program of the company’s Educational and Charitable Foundation. This scholarship program was developed to reward and support graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central has provided financial security, protection, and peace of mind to policyholders for over […]
POSTED: 01/26/17 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Join the Ohio State University Extension-Van Wert County office from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, February 16, for its informational “Agronomy Day”, to be held in the Junior Fair Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Speakers include Jeff Stachler, ag educator from Auglaize County, on “Weed Populations are Changing Again — Now What?”; Ed […]
POSTED: 01/26/17 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News