Van Wert independent sports After back-to-back losses, the Cougars got back on track by defeating Ottawa-Glandorf 3-2 in varsity tennis action yesterday at Van Wert High School. The Cougars improved to 3-2 on the season, and 3-1 in the Western Buckeye League. Van Wert’s wins came at singles play. Michael Etter defeated Jeff Kaufman 6-3, […]
POSTED: 04/14/17 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — Crestview Local Board of Education took a number of personnel actions, while also participating in a discussion of the district’s master site plan. The board accepted the resignations of Victoria Hile, middle school intervention specialist, and Shawna Putman, middle school-high school intervention specialist, both after two years in the district, […]
POSTED: 04/14/17 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news OHIO CITY — Four Ohio City residents were arrested on meth lab-related drug charges in connection with search warrants executed at two residences in that village on Thursday. Those arrested, and the charges against them, include the following: Three people, Thomas Buckner Jr., 41; Jessica Garrett, 36; and Reanne Jordan, 18, […]
POSTED: 04/14/17 at 5:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will host its first annual YWCA Scholarship and Tribute to Women of Achievement Recognition and Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 2, at the YWCA. Recognition for Women of Achievement will be given for the following categories: Professional Leadership, Advocacy, Women’s Empowerment, Racial Justice, Volunteerism, Youth Development, Civic […]
POSTED: 04/14/17 at 4:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Fire crews and the American Red Cross were called out to a house fire in Venedocia early Thursday morning. Fire crews on scene were Middle Point, Delphos, Ohio City, and Van Wert. The Red Cross assisted two adults and a child. The family made it out of the house safely and no injuries were reported […]
POSTED: 04/14/17 at 4:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced his office will be holding its third child passenger safety event this month. The event will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday April 15, at the Scott Fire Department, 12423 Blaine St. in Scott. Sheriff Riggenbach said parents, grandparents, caregivers, etc., can stop at the Scott […]
POSTED: 04/14/17 at 4:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Park District is hosting a National Bike Day and inviting the public to use the Van Wert Recreation Trail and Ohio City Warrior Trail on Saturday, May 20. To celebrate National Bike Day, the Park District is providing a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shelters […]
POSTED: 04/14/17 at 4:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Leland Smith Insurance Services is one of a select group of agencies honored by Erie Insurance with the Founders’ Award. Erie’s Founders’ Award is a measure of quality agency performance in auto and property production and service to customers. “Erie is all about service to its customers,” stated Randy Myers, agency principal. “With […]
POSTED: 04/14/17 at 4:55 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information Buckeye Youth will be selling World’s Finest Chocolate and baked goods at Rural King, 811 Fox Road in Van Wert, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15. There will be a variety of baked goods, including monster cookies, cupcakes, cookies, snickerdoodles, brownies, and lemon bars. Buckeye Youth will also offer a […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 7:17 pm. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, Youth
Submitted information On Thursday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 25, the YMCA will hold a free senior fitness open house from 10:30 a.m. until noon, at the YM’s facility at 241 W. Main St. The event is open to the public. Seniors wanting to learn more about the programs the Y has to offer can […]
POSTED: 04/13/17 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles