VW independent/submitted information Thirty members of the TWIG II met in the conference room at the Van Wert County Hospital on April 9, 2018. They were greeted by hostess, Sharon Bolenbaugh. After the invocation given by Barb Adams, lunch was served by the hospital. Kathy Keyser introduced our speaker, Cheryl Larbus, the author of Grandpa Tom’s […]
POSTED: 04/14/18 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent/submitted information The fourth round of Crestview High School RMA Award recipients were recently announced by Principal Mike Biro and Greg Kulwicki of the Convoy Community Foundation. The Foundation, in conjunction with Crestview High School, has established the “Crestview High School RMA Award” this school year. The recipients included freshman S. Kline and sophomore […]
POSTED: 04/14/18 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information The Central Insurance Companies has announced the promotion of Matt Korteto vice president of information technology for both Central Mutual Insurance Company and All America Insurance Company, effective this past Monday. Korte will replace John White, who retired April 6. Korte began his career at Central as a programmer intern in the […]
POSTED: 04/14/18 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: Business
The Van Wert Middle School boys track team dominated the Wayne Trace Invitational on Thursday night, coming out on top as the overall champion. Individual event champions include: Arnez Riley in the 100m dash and 400m dash, Hunter Sherer in the 1600m run and 800m run, Ty Jackson in the 110m and 200m hurdles, the 4x100m relay […]
POSTED: 04/14/18 at 5:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports St. Marys 8 Van Wert 7 (baseball) Van Wert jumped out to leads of 4-0 and 5-1 but couldn’t hang on, as host St. Marys rallied for an 8-7 Western Buckeye League baseball win on Friday. Hayden Maples opened the scoring in the first inning with an RBI single that plated […]
POSTED: 04/14/18 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Despite a good effort, Van Wert fell to 0-4 (0-3 WBL) on the tennis season with a 5-0 home loss to St. Marys on Friday. At first singles Michael Etter lost to Marcel Lansing 6-7, 6-0, 3-6, while at second singles Kannen Wannemacher fell to Howie Spencer 7-6, 3-6, 2-6. Max […]
POSTED: 04/14/18 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — This year, the Ohio Department of Transportation is investing $2.35 billion into nearly 1,000 projects that will preserve existing roads and bridges, enhance capacity, and improve safety. In Van Wert County, projects total an estimated $1.64 million and include resurfacing Ohio 709, from Township Road 58 to Ohio 116, and […]
POSTED: 04/13/18 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County of Developmental Disabilities (VWDD) has been in the Van Wert community for over 50 years, providing services and funds to meet the needs of those with disabilities. VWDD recently partnered with Brand It Marketing Communications in Rockford to design a new logo, website, and social media presence to meet the […]
POSTED: 04/13/18 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) has announced passage of legislation to establish certain qualifications and training requirements for school resource officers (SROs). House Bill 318 also permits SROs to provide a specified range of services to the schools they serve. Bill sponsors Representatives Sarah LaTourette (R-Chesterland) and John Patterson (D-Jefferson) […]
POSTED: 04/13/18 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Pat Crummey, 2017-18 United Way campaign chair, announces the last planned event to help raise money for the 2017 campaign. Fiesta Fun Friday — a reverse raffle event — will be held at Willow Bend Country Club on Friday, May 4, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Premier sponsors for this event […]
POSTED: 04/13/18 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News