Submitted information Lincolnview Local Schools will be hosting Rick Mann, a nationally known expert and speaker on Internet safety for students. Mann will be presenting to parents on Wednesday, September 20, at 7 p.m. and to junior high and high school students the next morning during school. Mann is an attorney who attended Taylor University in […]
Submitted information BOWLING GREEN — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) discussed the opioid epidemic Thursday morning in a pair of conference calls with local law enforcement. The discussions, held with county sheriffs and police chiefs from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District, touched on the challenges that law enforcement faces in addressing this pressing crisis. Last […]
POSTED: 09/01/17 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The following are projects being done by the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 in Van Wert, Paulding, and Putnam counties: Van Wert County Ohio 81 east of U.S. 127 will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for placement of berm stone. Work is being performed by the ODOT Van […]
POSTED: 09/01/17 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information September is Safe Driving Awareness Month, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to commit to driving buckled, focused, and sober. In addition, motorists can help keep roadways safe by planning ahead, allowing for extra time and being knowledgeable of traffic safety laws. Last year, 1,133 people were killed in motor […]
POSTED: 09/01/17 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Emma Verville returns a shot during Thursday’s first singles match against Shawnee. Van Wert lost 5-0 to the Western Buckeye League powerhouse. The Lady Cougars (2-4, 2-2 WBL) will play at Kenton September 5. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/01/17 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Wapakoneta 3 Van Wert 0 Van Wert opened Western Buckeye League play on the road, with a 22-25, 13-25, 20-25 loss to Wapakoneta. The Lady Cougars (1-4, 0-1 WBL) will return to action Tuesday at Ottoville. Soccer Wapakoneta 4 Van Wert 0 Wapakoneta scored three second half goals to pull […]
POSTED: 09/01/17 at 6:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports