Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown’s bipartisan bill to keep illegal fentanyl out of Ohio was signed into law by President Trump on Wednesday after Brown joined his colleague Senator Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts) to usher the bill to unanimous passage in the Senate at the end of last year. Brown joined President […]
POSTED: 01/11/18 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Central Insurance Companies has announced applications are now available for the scholarship program of the company’s Educational and Charitable Foundation. This scholarship program was developed to reward and support graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central has provided financial security, protection, and peace of mind to policyholders for […]
VW independent/submitted information On Saturday, January 20, the Van Wert Robotics Club and Van Wert High School will host its fourth Northern Ohio First Tech Challenge Robotics Competition. Twenty-seven teams from Ohio and Michigan, nearly 300 young people, will compete with the goal of advancing to the state championship in Columbus. The event title sponsors […]
POSTED: 01/11/18 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert High School Swim team hosted St. Marys Memorial, Upper Sandusky and Ottawa-Glandorf at the Van Wert County YMCA on Tuesday. The meet was scored as a mini-invitational. The Cougar boys fell to St Marys, Ottawa-Glandorf and Upper Sandusky. The Cougar girls defeated St. Marys, but fell to Ottawa- Glandorf and […]
POSTED: 01/11/18 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VAN WERT POLICE January 6, 10:32 p.m. — Thomas E. West, 53, of Middle Point, was arrested on an active felony warrant while at Van Wert County Hospital. January 6, 4:11 p.m. — April R. Warner, 47, of Paulding, was charged with theft for an alleged shoplifting incident at the local Walmart store. January 6, […]
POSTED: 01/10/18 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW independent/submitted information After last year’s 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts selling cookies, troops in the Van Wert area are kicking off the season this month with the return of Girl Scout S’mores™, the most popular flavor to launch in the 101 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies. Approximately 100 area Girl Scouts are expected […]
POSTED: 01/10/18 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County residents and business owners are invited to participate in the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class’s Our Story Project with an online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VanWertStory. By completing this survey, which should take less than 20 minutes, information collected will be used to formulate a master narrative to help […]
POSTED: 01/10/18 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Nathan Vandenbroek (shown with Peony Festival Committee member Vicki Schulte), won the festival theme contest this year with the entry: “2018 Peony Festival: the riches and honor of Van Wert”. Vandenbroek received a goodie bag after he came up with the winning theme after researching the peony flower and its history, from its birth in […]
POSTED: 01/10/18 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Marsh Foundation School held its annual holiday celebration before Christmas break. The day included performances by The Marsh School choir, as well as 15 individual and group performances. Students were encouraged to choose holiday and winter songs for the audience to enjoy. In addition to the musical program, a graduation ceremony […]
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will be hosting a free spaghetti supper for all Van Wert County veterans. The supper will be held at the Elks lodge, 1197 Elks Drive in Van Wert (along Van Wert-Decatur Road) from 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 29. Spouses, children, and parents […]
POSTED: 01/10/18 at 8:30 am. FILED UNDER: News