Van Wert independent sports The Lincolnview Lancers were held to just two hits, in Wednesday’s 4-0 Northwest Conference loss to Columbus Grove. The Bulldogs had just four hits of their own, but one of those was an two RBI single in the third. Columbus Grove also scored on a bases loaded walk in the same […]
POSTED: 05/04/17 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Created by former school psychologist Randy Gardner to recognize three Van Wert teachers who inspired him as a student, Wednesday’s Van Wert City Endowment Fund for Educators banquet provided 10 graduating seniors with the opportunity to honor their favorite teachers. Wednesday’s banquet was the 22nd annual edition of the popular event. The […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County Republicans held a Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday night. Ohio Republican Party Chairman Jane Timken spoke for event, which was held at the Elks Lodge. Timken first provided a positive spin on the legislative accomplishments of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, noting reforms of the Obama era’s […]
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Submitted information The Van Wert County Health Collaborative Leadership Team was selected to participate in the National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health (NLAPH) program, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NLAPH is a national program focused on improving population health by working with multi-sector leadership teams and training the teams […]
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Van Wert independent news CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education filled two intervention specialist positions for the coming school year, approved a girls’ soccer coach, and approved a student services agreement during a special meeting held Wednesday evening. The board approved one-year contracts for Anthony Wiechert as a middle school/high school intervention specialist […]
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Serving the real estate needs of the Van Wert community, Schrader Realty is also a 2017 banner sponsor of Main Street Van Wert. So much more than a banner, this financial contribution is an investment into the work of Main Street, fueling a stronger and more vibrant downtown. Shown are Schrader Realty staff and MSVW […]
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Van Wert independent news Two people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday for hearings on criminal charges. Alexandra Whisman, 23, of Van Wert, was sentenced to five years of community control, including 60 days in jail and up to six months in the Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habilitation (WORTH) Center […]
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A number of Van Wert High School seniors attended the Van Wert County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner at the Elks on Wednesday. Students who attended include (from the left) Jacob Durden, Zachary Blakeley, Brady Place, Rachel Davis, Dylan Lautzenheiser, and Evan Williams. Not shown: Madison Buecker. (photo submitted)
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Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 49, the state operating budget. The bill, which appropriates more than $122 billion dollars for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, passed 58 to 37. Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) was among 12 conservatives who voted “no” on the budget, citing a […]
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Submitted information The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host a Rusty Pilots seminar at Van Wert County Regional Airport on Saturday, May 13. The seminar, which will run from 9 a.m. until noon, gives pilots a refresher on everything from airspace to flight planning to communication and is free for AOPA members. AOPA […]
POSTED: 05/04/17 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News