Submitted information Kids and adults alike took advantage of a gorgeous day on Tuesday as more than 675 kids, along with approximately 100 adults, showed up at the YMCA Camp Clay for the sixth Elks Day at Camp Clay. This free day at Camp Clay was provided to all area youths by Van Wert Lodge […]
POSTED: 06/22/17 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) questioned witnesses at an Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing about the mapping and coverage measurements of broadband in rural America and how it could be improved to better identify underserved and unserved areas. During the hearing, entitled, “Defining and Mapping Broadband Coverage in America,” Latta mentioned […]
POSTED: 06/22/17 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Main Street Van Wert will be having an open house from 4-7 p.m. today for new Program Manager Dan Baisden at the MSVW office, 136 E. Main St. (next to the Van Wert County Foundation office). Refreshments will be served, and MSVW board members will also be on hand.
POSTED: 06/22/17 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Lincolnview rallied from a 3-0 first inning deficit to defeat the Van Wert Cougars 8-3 in Wednesday’s Acme baseball game at Lincolnview High School. It was the first summer league loss for Van Wert (10-1), while Lincolnview improved to 13-4. The Lancers tallied seven of their eight runs in the bottom […]
POSTED: 06/22/17 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Auto-Owners Insurance is pleased to announce the Leland Smith Insurance Services Inc. of Van Wert has been named one of the Top 10 growth agencies for the company in the state of Ohio for 2016. The agency was recognized at a luncheon meeting in Lima, and at a reception with all regional associates, […]
POSTED: 06/21/17 at 3:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
At the recent 137th Ohio Funeral Directors Convention held in Columbus, local funeral director James Brickner was recognized for 50 years of practicing as a funeral director/embalmer in Ohio. Shown are Brickner (left), receiving his 50-year plaque from Ohio Funeral Directors Association President Bradley Chute. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 06/21/17 at 3:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County followed a statewide trend in seeing slightly higher unemployment in May, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Of Ohio’s 88 counties, 53 saw an increase in unemployment, while the jobless rate decreased in 27 counties, and remained the same in eight […]
POSTED: 06/21/17 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Ingredients: Great schools, community support, and coaches, hard working and coachable student athletes, along with good supportive families. Mix in accountability, great competitive drive and religion, and the finished product should be outstanding athletic teams. It’s a recipe members of the Midwest Athletic Conference use each and every school year, and […]
POSTED: 06/21/17 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The United Way of Van Wert County was given a special recognition to celebrate its 95th anniversary. Jenna Peper, district rep for U.S. Representative Bob Latta, presented members of the United Way Board with a celebratory award. In 1922, United Way of Van Wert was established to help “increase the organized capacity of people to […]
POSTED: 06/21/17 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor On a perfect night for baseball, it was another solid outing by Van Wert. The Cougars scored five runs in the middle two innings, and went on to an 8-2 Acme baseball league win over visiting Ottawa-Glandorf on Tuesday. The victory improved Van Wert’s record to 10-0. Trailing 2-1 entering the […]
POSTED: 06/21/17 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: Sports