DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Career Center Board of Education took a tour of upgraded Special Services and Resources offices, as well as the space being used by the school’s new Criminal Justice program, and also approved 2018 permanent appropriations and revenues during its September meeting on Thursday. Vantage High School Director Tony Unverferth told […]
POSTED: 09/08/17 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon has announced that property value estimates for the 2017 Revaluation are now available for review. The new property values can be found on the auditor’s website at: http://www.co.vanwert.oh.us/re/ry-search.php or by calling the auditor’s office at 419.238.0843 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Mondays, and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. […]
POSTED: 09/08/17 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association’s annual Youth Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is free to the first 40 participants, ages 8 to 15, who pre-register. A light snack is provided. Participants will need a parent or guardian to be with them, […]
POSTED: 09/08/17 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert Democratic party is hosting a potluck picnic at 16676 State Road in Van Wert on Sunday, September 17, starting at 1 p.m. All area Democrats are invited to attend, while those attending are asked to bring a dish to share and a chair.
POSTED: 09/08/17 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Lady Cougars lost Thursday’s Western Buckeye League match to St. Marys Memorial 24-26, 21-25 and 22-25. The loss dropped Van Wert to 1-6 (0-2 WBL). St. Marys improved to 2-7 (1-1 WBL). Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/08/17 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Lincolnview Lady Lancers defeated Kalida 25-19, 25-16 and 25-17 Thursday night. With the victory, the Lady Lancers improved to 4-2 on the season. Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/08/17 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Crestview 3 Wayne Trace 1 Crestview defeated the host Wayne Trace Lady Raiders 25-19, 17-25, 25-9 and 25-13 in non-conference volleyball action Thursday night. Abby Bagley led the Lady Knights with four aces, while Lauryn Black and Avery McCoy had two each. Bagley also had 27 assists and 10 digs. […]
POSTED: 09/08/17 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Brenda L. “Breze” Anderson, 57, passed away at 11:26 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at Hospice of Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born January 12, 1960, in Van Wert, the daughter of Lee and Joanna (Semer) Anderson, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her fiancée, Tammy Allesandro of Van Wert; a brother, John […]
POSTED: 09/07/17 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
On Monday, August 28, as Fair Photography Judge, David Prior, was seated at the photography table finishing his paper work, Van Wert Area Photography Club President Stuart Jewett observed that there were six club members and probably an equal number of interested bystanders gathered there also. He suggested that there were enough photographers present, that […]
POSTED: 09/07/17 at 8:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Don’t forget to check out the current exhibit Scrapped, scheduled to leave us September 8! Eleven metal artists from the Motor City brought us their creations joining Toledo artist Dani Herrera, to exhibit artwork made entirely out of scraps. This exhibit is comprised of 11 kinetic, hands-on sculptures made out of 250 pounds of scrap […]
POSTED: 09/07/17 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?