DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Ken Amstutz received a good-bye gift and compliments from Board President Debby Compton during his final Van Wert City Board of Education meeting on Wednesday. “One thing I realized about Mr. Amstutz is that he put his heart and soul in Van Wert City Schools his whole […]
POSTED: 07/20/17 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information United Way of Van Wert County Executive Director Vicki Smith announced that Pat Crummey has been named the 2017 campaign chair. “I am looking forward to working with Pat this year as we celebrate United Way’s 95th anniversary,” said Smith. “Pat brings a lot of passion to the campaign chair role; he […]
POSTED: 07/20/17 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Eight fire departments and the American Red Cross’ Disaster Team were called to a barn fire in Paulding County on Wednesday afternoon. An excavator was also called in to spread bales of straw in the barn to help firefighters get the fire under control. Fire crews were on site until 11 p.m. Wednesday and will […]
POSTED: 07/20/17 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said Tuesday the application process is now open for Ohio law enforcement teams to apply for $3 million in new state grant money that will replicate or expand Drug Abuse Response Teams (DARTs) and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to address the opioid epidemic in Ohio. The […]
POSTED: 07/20/17 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Trinity Friends Church will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, a floating playground, zipline, paddleboats, a half-acre beach, and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad. New features include water cannons at the splash pad and a log roll […]
POSTED: 07/20/17 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Two people were arraigned on grand jury indictments Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Skylar Ralf, 24, of Van Wert, entered a not guilty plea to one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. Judge Martin D. Burchfield released Ralf on a personal surety bond […]
POSTED: 07/20/17 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Prevailing wage is a state calculated mandated wage that is used on all local government construction jobs that exceed $250,000 in total value. State universities, cities, counties, townships and other government entities such as libraries, museums and fairgrounds are all required to pay prevailing wage when they are using taxpayer funds. Simply stated, prevailing wage […]
POSTED: 07/20/17 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
It seems only recently the music of the famous brother and sister duo, The Carpenters, has become so popular that tribute bands have begun. About two years ago, I saw three different Carpenter tribute bands. Nearly everyone remembers, and most adore, the music of Richard and Karen Carpenter. During the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, their music took the nation […]
POSTED: 07/19/17 at 5:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Last Saturdays! at the Van Wert Farm & Art Market scheduled Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., so stop by for some fresh stuff, baked goods, and food! Live music and zany antics came from John Reichle, who has been thrilling audiences with his awesome guitar talents and spunky stories for many years. Experience […]
POSTED: 07/19/17 at 5:30 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
The Van Wert Area Photography Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, July 13. Joe Schramm brought one of his photo albums containing pictures of sites along the Miami Erie canal. Cheryl Knost shared canal shots she had on her cell phone. The pair had hoped to stir interest in a canal related trip. After […]
POSTED: 07/19/17 at 5:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News