Synergy Learning Center Director Tony Langhals (left) congratulates and thanks Dave Alt for his 45 years in education on his retirement from teaching. Alt has had a positive influence on thousands of students’ lives since 1973, starting at Delphos St. John’s School from 1973-97. He has also taught at New Knoxville (1997-99), Crestview (1999-2001), Van Wert (2001-04), Fostoria St. […]
POSTED: 02/14/18 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
The YWCA of Van Wert recently received a donation from Van Wert Women of the Moose Chapter 6. Teresa Parrish (left), Women of the Moose member, is shown presenting YWCA Executive Director Kimberly Laudick with a check for $500. The donation will be used to support Youth Enrichment Programs provided by the YWCA. In addition […]
POSTED: 02/14/18 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be hosting its second annual Women of Achievement Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, May 3, at the YWCA. Keynote speaker for this year’s event will be Ohio Fox News’ Cavaliers sidelines reporter Allie Clifton Kalsow. Recognition for Women of Achievement will be given for the following […]
POSTED: 02/14/18 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — With Valentine’s Day — “the most romantic day of the year” — today, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of online romance scams, which have been reported by several Ohioans in recent weeks. “Sometimes online dating works out very well, but unfortunately there are some con […]
POSTED: 02/14/18 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Wassenberg Art Center will be having a Vintage Velvet Valentine’s Day Party this Saturday, February 17, from 8 p.m. until midnight, at the art center, 214 S. Washington St. in Van Wert. The party will feature Distant Cousinz, a popular Toledo band last heard at Wassenberg during the Town Creek Live celebration […]
POSTED: 02/14/18 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Want some of the fabric KAM Manufacturing uses for its Stephanie Dawn handbags, as well as other products? Now is the time to get them during KAM’s Factory Fabric Sale being held this Saturday, February 17, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The sale will feature retired items, factory overstock, excess fabric, […]
POSTED: 02/14/18 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Crestview senior Charles Stefanek has signed a letter of intent to play football for the Manchester University Spartans in the fall of 2018. Academically, he’ll study biology/chemistry on a track to further his post-graduate work in the field of dentistry. Stefanek was a letter winner his junior and senior year and earned first team NWC […]
POSTED: 02/14/18 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Eight Lady Cougars scored during Tuesday night’s 51-34 girls’ non-conference basketball win over visiting Lima Central Catholic. Abby Jackson led the way with 10 points, while Cassidy Meyers and Jerica Huebner finished with seven apiece. Sierra Shaffer, Alexis Metz and Jamison Clouse each chipped in with six points, Caylee Phillips had […]
POSTED: 02/14/18 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information CELINA — The Celina Bulldogs edged the Van Wert Cougars 37-33 in the final Western Buckeye League dual meet of the season on Tuesday night. Results are listed below. 170 – Logan Muhlencamp (C) pinned Dale Hammons in 1:32 182 – Trevor Spridgeon (VW) won 7-3 over Tim Ferrell 195 – […]
POSTED: 02/14/18 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council adopted legislation on Monday authorizing Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming to seek bids for a $7.3 million sewer project that will, hopefully, allow the city to meet Ohio EPA requirements for combined sewer overflows. Last year, the city increased sewer rates to help generate the needed revenues for the […]
POSTED: 02/13/18 at 9:06 am. FILED UNDER: News