VW independent news ANTWERP – An Antwerp man died Saturday evening as a result of a two-car crash that occurred on Ohio 49 near that Paulding County village. Scott J. Bunnell, 28, was pronounced dead at Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville, where he was taken by the Hicksville EMS squad following the accident. Troopers from […]
POSTED: 06/18/17 at 3:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information It was an epic battle of boys versus girls. As the moment of declaring the winning team approached, the lights lowered, the cheers got louder, and the drum roll intensified as both Craig Alix (boys team) and Carrie Pauquette (girls team) were armed with a pie, awaiting the announcement. Then it happened: the […]
Van Wert Catholic Ladies of Columbia Chapter 121 made two presentations at its May meeting. Through the state organization’s assistance and fundraisers, C L of C presented a total of $300 to the Pregnancy Life Center and $250 to St. Mary’s Purse Bingo. Shown are (from the left) Jan Keipper, co-president, presenting Theresa Marshall, committee chair, the money […]
POSTED: 06/17/17 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: Church, Lifestyles
Submitted information Jacque Welch, administrator at Van Wert Manor, has successfully completed the Certified Executive for Assisted Living (CEAL) certification program offered through the Ohio Centers for Assisted Living (OCAL), and has passed the NAB (National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards) Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators Examination to earn the CEAL designation. CEAL is […]
POSTED: 06/17/17 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: Business
The unseasonably warm weather didn’t prevent a good crowd from coming to hear the Doo-Wah Riders’ Cajun-infused brand of Country music during a concert in Fountain Park on Friday evening. The group’s performance was part of The Van Wert County Foundation’s Fountain Park Summer Music Series. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 06/17/17 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Ohio’s unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in May 2017, down from 5 percent in April 2017. Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and salary employment increased 6,300 over the month, from a revised 5,509,100 in April to 5,515,400 in May 2017. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in May was 286,000, down 2,000 from […]
POSTED: 06/17/17 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) selected Van Wert Elementary School as a 2017 Hall of Fame School. Principal Kevin Gehres and his staff were presented the award, which includes $1,000 in cash, which can be spent at the principal’s discretion. OAESA recognized the nine Hall of Fame schools […]
POSTED: 06/17/17 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 will once again be sponsoring a free day at Camp Clay Tuesday, June 20, with free admission for the public to the Aqua Park and climbing wall. Elks members will also be serving a free lunch and snacks. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, […]
POSTED: 06/17/17 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — In an annual coordinated effort with the National Weather Service (NWS), the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is promoting June 18-24 as Lightning Safety Awareness Week and encourages all Ohioans to know what to do before, during and after thunderstorms, and to practice severe weather safety and preparedness throughout the […]
POSTED: 06/17/17 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports HARROD — Ethan Kemler blasted a three-run home run, and the Lincolnview Lancers went on to defeat Allen East 12-1 in five innings on Friday. Jaden Youtsey had a single and a double, and Brayden Evans chipped in with two singles. As a team, the Lancers finished with nine hits. Lincolnview’s […]
POSTED: 06/17/17 at 6:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports