VW independent/submitted information February is National Heart Health Month and the YWCA of Van Wert County wanted to give a variety of options for people to get their hearts working this month! There will be three special evening classes this month that are free and open to the public and focus on heart healthy workouts […]
POSTED: 02/10/18 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor LIMA — The Van Wert Cougars pulled away in the fourth quarter and earned their seventh consecutive victory with a hard fought 55-46 Western Buckeye League road win over Bath on Friday night. Van Wert (10-7, 4-3 WBL) led 35-34 to begin the final period, and an early layup by Nate […]
POSTED: 02/10/18 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports ADA — Chayten Overholt poured in 22 points and helped Lincolnview defeat Ada 53-39 on Friday night. Zane Miller added 11 and Caden Ringwald scored nine as the Lancers improved to 12-7 (6-1 NWC), while Ada fell to 4-15 (2-4 NWC). Lincolnview led 16-6 after one quarter and 29-20 at halftime. […]
POSTED: 02/10/18 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information In a combined effort to celebrate National FFA and Ohio 4-H weeks here in Van Wert, both organizations would love the opportunity to do some storefront decorations around Van Wert and countywide. The organizations are open to ideas, suggestions, and guidelines set forth by businesses interested in allowing 4-H and FFA members […]
POSTED: 02/10/18 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Sister City Cultural Exchange Program Committee has been meeting since October 2017 in order to plan for the visit of a delegation from Sumoto City, Japan, this summer, as well for a delegation of students from Van Wert County to visit Sumoto City next summer. Over the course of […]
POSTED: 02/10/18 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Michael H. Gallmeier, 67, of Delphos, passed away surrounded by his family Thursday, February 8, 2018, at his residence following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Mike was born November 11, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Harold F. and Caroline (Bergfeld) Gallmeier, who both survive in Delphos. On November 12, 1981, he […]
POSTED: 02/09/18 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor LIMA — While the Ohio Department of Transportation’s cost of snow and ice removal in Van Wert County and the other seven counties that make up District 1 has nearly doubled from last year’s totals, it is still far from the record, according to a winter update released this week. A breakdown […]
POSTED: 02/09/18 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) helped secure $6 billion over the next two years to address the opioid epidemic, along with a two-year funding extension for Community Health Centers (CHCs) in the bipartisan budget agreement announced on Thursday. Brown met with Ohio CHCs Thursday, and earlier this week Brown joined […]
POSTED: 02/09/18 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Service Club has initiated its annual search for area youths who best exemplify self-reliance. The school presentations were completed during the last few weeks at Van Wert, Lincolnview, and Crestview high schools and Vantage Career Center. The R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award is designed to provide recognition and cash awards for […]
POSTED: 02/09/18 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Elementary School’s PTO is teaming with the Van Wert City DARE program on a Pre-Valentine’s Day Breakfast on Saturday, February 10. Serving will be from 7-11 a.m. at the Van Wert Elementary School commons area. The breakfast provides support for the Van Wert City DARE program. All proceeds will […]
POSTED: 02/09/18 at 8:53 am. FILED UNDER: News