VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County has a new face for its popular travel program. Teresa Schalois, a long-time Van Wert resident, recently came aboard as the new travel coordinator. A meet-and-greet was held January 31, with many long-time travelers and interested parties in attendance, to meet Schalois and gather the latest […]
POSTED: 02/07/18 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information It’s time to think spring! Yes, the groundhog saw his shadow, but there is light at the end of the winter tunnel. The Van Wert SWCD has trees for sale and new this year are four semi-dwarf fruit tree varieties to choose from (honeycrisp apple, gala apple, red haven peach and Bartlett […]
POSTED: 02/07/18 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Buckeye Y Youth Inc. will host a Valentines for Veterans event on Monday, February 12, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 on North Shannon Street in Van Wert (across from the YMCA; enter through the Jackson Street door). The event will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to join […]
POSTED: 02/07/18 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview 58 Bluffton 46 (boys) After weekend losses to Crestview and Delphos St. John’s, Lincolnview got back on the winning track with a 58-46 Northwest Conference victory over Bluffton on Tuesday night. The Lancers (11-7, 5-1 NWC) jumped out to an 18-9 lead after one quarter, then enjoyed a 33-20 lead at half. Lincolnview led […]
POSTED: 02/07/18 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Denver L. Workman Jr., 51, of Grover Hill, died at 10:32 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born January 1, 1967, in Van Wert, the son of Denver L. and Margaret (Price) Workman Sr., who both preceded him in death. Family survivors include his fiancée, Rachelle Canfield […]
POSTED: 02/06/18 at 10:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor For the second year in a row, Lincolnview and Crestview schools have used their traditional rivalry to benefit the United Way of Van Wert County. Last year, the two schools initiated the Rivals United campaign as a friendly competition to see which school district could raise the most money each year during […]
POSTED: 02/06/18 at 9:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Firefighter/Paramedic Austin Miller and Firefighter/Paramedic Douglas Edelbrock recently completed the Ohio Fire Academy Fire Officer 1 (FO1) class. The class consists of 80 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of independent work. The Ohio Fire Academy offers the only nationally (NFA) and internationally (IFSAC) accredited Fire Officer I program in Ohio. […]
POSTED: 02/06/18 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Troopers are trained to look beyond the initial traffic stop for possible indicators of criminal activity. In 2017, the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated a wide range of felony offenses and saw an increase in total drug arrests from 2016. Troopers made 16,653 total drug arrests, representing a 25 percent increase compared to […]
POSTED: 02/06/18 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert wants to inform you about its annual Oratorical Contest for students to be held Sunday, March 4. The topic this year is “Where are My Roots of Optimism?” Students’ speeches will be judged based on content and presentation to determine the top boy and girl winners. […]
POSTED: 02/06/18 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Most coaches will agree – while it’s important to get off to a good start, it’s equally or more important to compete well down the home stretch of any sports season. That’s the case for Van Wert High School wrestlers. After a bit of a slow start against a loaded schedule, […]
POSTED: 02/06/18 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports