Ohio A-G awards anti-drug abuse grants

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday that he is awarding more than $2.7 million in grant funds to a number of law enforcement agencies across the state for drug use prevention education programs in public schools. A total of 130 sheriffs’ offices and police departments will receive a […]

Drivers: Use caution around school buses

Submitted information Summer break ends for thousands of Ohio children later this month when they head back to school. For many, their day starts and ends by riding on a school bus. School buses are required to be inspected twice every year to ensure the buses are safe to transport children to and from school, […]

Business Day sponsor

Van Wert Glass 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 […]

Foundation fetes scholarship recipients

VW independent/submitted information On Tuesday, the Van Wert County Foundation (VWCF) hosted its annual scholarship celebration. This event was held at Wassenberg Art Center to recognize recent student scholarship recipients’ accomplishments and provide an opportunity for them to connect with VWCF Board of Trustee members, staff, and community business leaders. Several recipients took this opportunity […]

Deadline near for 4-H Black Inc. awards

Submitted information The deadline for 4-H Black Inc. awards is quickly approaching. Applications are due at the Ohio State University Extension office no later than Friday, August 11. Sponsored by the Van Wert County Foundation, Black Inc. awards were developed to encourage youths to continue their 4-H projects and expand their knowledge base as they […]

Man dead inside truck cab after accident

OHSP information CECIL — The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a one-vehicle traffic crash that occurred at 2:34 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. 24 west of Cecil, near the intersection of County Road 83 in Crane Township, Paulding County. According to investigating troopers, a 2015 International Prostar semi driven by Matthew J. […]

Mandatory meeting for VWHS fall sports

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School’s mandatory Ohio High School Athletic Association fall sports preseason meeting will be held on Monday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. All fall sports athletes and a parent must attend this meeting for information regarding eligibility requirements, the OHSAA athletic code of conduct, […]

L’view fall sports meeting Monday

Submitted information The Lincolnview High School Athletic Department will host a fall sports preseason Ohio High School Athletic Association and coach/parent meetings on Monday, August 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. All fall sports athletes and a parent are required to attend these meetings as important information regarding Lindsay’s Law, a […]

Requirements set for Fair Photo Exhibit

Although you don’t have to have your pictures printed and framed by Saturday, August 12, you must register at the Fair Board office the list of pictures you intend to exhibit no later than noon that day. There is no penalty for changing your mind and exhibiting fewer pictures than you had originally planned, but you can’t […]

Here are some NPAC events to consider

As we draw closer to the fall and look at attending indoor events at the Niswonger, I would like to mention a few of the lesser publicized events I think you will not want to miss.  The very first event we have scheduled is on Tuesday, August 29, beginning at 7 p.m. We are honored to be […]