VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming announces that an all-day road closure has been scheduled for Grill Road, between John Brown Road and Vision Drive, this Thursday, March 15. The reason for the road closure is so that a sanitary sewer line can be installed along the road.
POSTED: 03/14/18 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Skyla Menke and Gabby Emerick, who both attended Buckeye Girls State in June 2017, recently spoke to members and guests of Isaac Van Wart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, about the activities in which they participated at the mock government program. Both experienced government education, met dignitaries, and developed friendships during the week. DAR […]
POSTED: 03/13/18 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent/submitted information CIRCLEVILLE — Pastor Bill Watson and Bob Lippi from Turn Right Go Straight and Pastor Paul Hamrick of New Hope Recovery from Van Wert attended the Epidemic of Hope event in Circleville. The local residents joined more than 500 area community leaders, law enforcement officers, church leaders, and concerned family members who […]
POSTED: 03/13/18 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Church
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County announces a Muscle Awareness Clinic to be held at the YWCA at 6 p.m. Monday, March 26, for all parents, coaches, and students in grades 6-12. This free and open clinic will address injury prevention, decreasing muscle soreness, overall stretching, proper lifting techniques, and more. Pre-registration […]
POSTED: 03/13/18 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council looked at ways to curtail flooding in the Vision Park area and also talked about legislation banning the feeding of stray animals within the city limits. Safety-Service Jay Fleming discussed three areas where flooding occurs in Vision Park, including an area on Vision Drive, one on Production Drive, […]
POSTED: 03/13/18 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The annual YWCA of Van Wert County geranium sale is in full swing for spring. This year’s sale offers a few new opportunities. All plants are hardy root geraniums sold in 4½-inch pots, with 15 plants per flat. Hanging baskets are also available for pre-order this year. Colors available for both plants […]
POSTED: 03/13/18 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has selected Whitney Bowen, a senior at Crestview High School, and Erin Richardson, a senior at Van Wert High School, as its “Students of the Month” for February. Students are nominated by their high schools to receive this award. Each Student […]
POSTED: 03/13/18 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information BOWLING GREEN — U.S. Representative Bob Latta welcomes fellow Congressman Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, as the featured speaker at his 2018 Lincoln-Reagan Day Lunch scheduled for noon Saturday, April 14. The event will be held at the University of Findlay. “I’m honored to welcome Chairman Devin […]
POSTED: 03/13/18 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Division III and IV girls basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association, and Crestview High School’s Paige Motycka was named to the Division III All-Ohio third team. The 5-8 senior averaged 17 points and six rebounds per game, and led the Lady […]
POSTED: 03/13/18 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Radio station WKSD 99.7FM will broadcast tonight’s Division IV regional semifinal boys’ basketball game between Crestview and Maumee Valley Country Day. The game will be played at the Stroh Center on the campus of Bowling Green State University. Pregame coverage is scheduled to begin shortly after 7:30 p.m.
POSTED: 03/13/18 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports