Submitted information Home Health Care Solutions home care agency has scheduled fall “Matter of Balance” classes free to public, held at the Wellness Center from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting October 10 and ending November 14. Classes are taught by certified instructors through the Area Agency on Aging. Instructors include occupational therapist Katie Morman and Cherie […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Submitted information The Van Wert High School Class of 1962 held its 55th class reunion the weekend of September 1 and 2. Activities started on Friday evening, where some of the classmates attended the Van Wert High School home football game at Eggerss Stadium. Later in the evening, classmates gathered at the Van Wert Elks Lodge […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Van Wert Police September 10, 1:33 a.m. — Charles J. Thompson, 25, of Paulding, was arrested for possession of a Schedule III controlled substance, as well as for an outstanding warrant, while at the local Walmart store. September 5, 11:53 p.m. — Alfonzo L. Daniels Jr., 27, of Columbus, was charged with possession of marijuana […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council heard presentations on a funding request from Main Street Van Wert and a state initiative to pass a state victims’ rights constitutional amendment during its meeting Monday. Dan Baisden, Main Street Van Wert program manager, was on hand to talk about a request for funds to help hire […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the start of the ninth annual Take Action Video Contest, which gives Ohio high school students a chance to win up to $2,500 in college scholarships. To enter this year’s contest, Ohio high school students (grades 9 to 12) must produce and submit a […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. “We all remember where we were on that fateful day sixteen years ago when our nation came under attack. What the terrorists didn’t expect, however, was the strength and resolve that the American people possess. We witnessed […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Crestview is ranked No. 6 in Division VII, in the first Associated Press Ohio high school football poll of the season. The Knights (3-0) are the only Northwest Conference team named in the poll. Two Western Buckeye League teams are listed in this week’s poll. St. Mary’s Memorial (2-1) is ranked […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
William “Bill” Miller, 51, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 22, 1966, in Allen County, the son of Merle Miller, who preceded him in death, and Sharon (Stump) Miller, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include a son, Blake A. Miller of Delphos; and two sisters, […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports ROCKFORD — The Crestview Lady Knights improved to 4-1, with Monday’s 25-21, 25-17, 21-25, 21-25, 15-12 non-conference volleyball win over Parkway. Bailey Gregory was 24-25 serving and had 15 digs. Abby Bagley was 15-15 with two aces and had 40 assists. Ally McCoy had 27 kills, and Lexi Gregory had 12 […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Coldwater 3 Van Wert 0 Van Wert was no match for the state’s top-ranked team in Division III. The Lady Cougars fell to Coldwater (11-0) 25-11, 25-8 and 25-11 on Monday Van Wert (1-7) will play at Ottawa-Glandorf (No. 4 in Division III) on Thursday. Soccer Lincolnview 4 Spencerville 0 […]
POSTED: 09/12/17 at 5:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports