Vantage to have preschool registration

Submitted information The Vantage Career Center Preschool in Van Wert is accepting registrations for children ages 3-5 years old. The preschool offers a morning program that runs from 8:20 until 10:50 a.m. or an all-day session from 8:20 a.m.-2:20 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The preschool serves as a learning lab for high school students enrolled […]

VW Fed gives to dog park

Sherri Clay of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank presents Jan Spray of the Dog Park Committee a check for $500 to create a dog park in Van Wert. Already a contributor to education, athletics, and the arts, the bank can now add animals to the long list of programs within the community that it supports. […]

VWHS plans parent-teacher conferences

Submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest has scheduled second semester parent-teacher conferences. Conferences will be held Monday, February 27, from 4-7:30 p.m., in the high school-middle school commons area. Priest noted that parent-teacher conferences allow parents the opportunity to discuss their students’ progress with teachers, adding that members of the teaching staff […]

Richard C. Kreischer

Richard C. “Dick” Kreischer Sr., 93, of rural Van Wert County, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, February 11, at Van Wert Manor. He was born June 17, 1923, in Wren, the son of Arthur and Leila (Balyeat) Kreischer, who both preceded him in death. On May 7, 1947, he married the former Etta May […]

Edith JoAnn Wise

Edith JoAnn Wise, 87 formerly of Van Wert, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, at her home in Hillsdale, Michigan. She was born June 11, 1929, in Venedocia, to Evan Howard and Mary Edith (Taylor) Richards. JoAnn married Perry George Wise on March 21, 1953, and he preceded her in death on September 30, 2010. In […]

VWHS Robotics Team wins state title

VW independent/submitted information CINCINNATI — The Van Wert High School Robotics Team is headed to super-regional competition after capturing the state title over the weekend. The team competed in Cincinnati over the weekend in the First Tech Challenge state championship, overcoming a couple of losses in early rounds, but persevering and eventually landing a partnership […]

Ohio gasoline prices increase last week

Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 7.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.12 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.27 per […]

Dentist gives to dog park

Dr. Erica Unverferth (right) presents a donation to Marsha Ross of the Van Wert Dog Park Committee on behalf of Unverferth Family Dentistry. This generous donation will assist in the completion of the off-leash dog park to be created at Rotary Park. Inquiries about this project may be directed to Jan Spray at 419.203.8274 or Sarah Robeson […]

Latta to chair hearing on self-driving cars

Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, chaired by U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Ohio), announced a hearing for this Tuesday, starting at 10:15 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Self-Driving Cars: Road to Deployment.” A continued rise in traffic fatalities has highlighted the potential of […]

Linder keys Raider win over Crestview

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports HAVILAND — A 24-6 scoring advantage in the second quarter helped the Wayne Trace Raiders defeat the Crestview Knights 69-44 Saturday night at “The Palace.” After hitting four three-point baskets in the first quarter, including a buzzer-beater by Drew Kline, the Knights led 12-11 entering the second period. The two teams traded […]