DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Salvation Army is known for the ways it helps those in a community — and even those just passing through. The local Salvation Army organization provides money for various emergencies, including helping local residents with their rent and utility payments, as well as food from its pantry operation and hot meals […]
POSTED: 05/16/18 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Board of Van Wert County Commissioners declared May 15, 2018, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 13-19, 2018, as National Police Week in Van Wert County to recognize and publicly salute the service of law enforcement officers in the community and in communities across the nation. Shown are (seated, from the left) Van Wert Police Officer […]
POSTED: 05/16/18 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Both Van Wert and Lincolnview high schools will be having their commencement exercises this Sunday, May 20, starting at 2 p.m. Both schools will hold graduation in the high school gymnasiums. At Van Wert, those attending graduation can enter the school complex at either the high school main entrance or gymnasium entrance, […]
POSTED: 05/16/18 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — State Representative Craig Riedel will be having a “Coffee with Craig” constituent session on Friday, May 25, from 9-11 a.m., at the Paulding Senior Center, 401 E. Jackson St. in Paulding. During the event, constituents from Riedel’s 82nd Ohio House District can meet with the representative to discuss important issues […]
POSTED: 05/16/18 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming’s office announces a road closure next week for sewer work. George Street, between Lincoln and Lynn streets, will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, May 22-23, so that Wallace Plumbing can install a sanitary sewer.
POSTED: 05/16/18 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert senior Laine Spoor, sophomore Lauren Moore, junior Adrianna Grothause and senior Katie Dickson were among the players named to the All-Western Buckeye League softball team. Spoor earned first team honors, Moore was named to the second team, while Grothause was named to the third team and Dickson, honorable mention. […]
POSTED: 05/16/18 at 5:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports COLDWATER — Lincolnview fell behind early and went on to lose at Coldwater 4-3 in non-conference baseball action on Tuesday. The Cavaliers jumped out to a 2-0 lead after one inning and led 4-1 after three. The Lancers scored runs in the sixth and seventh and had the winning runs on […]
POSTED: 05/16/18 at 5:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Wren Ballpark marked its 66th season of youth sports with an opening day ceremony on Sunday, May 6. During the ceremony, the back baseball/softball field was renamed “Springer-Davis Memorial Field” in honor of long time community members Mason Springer and Larry “Moe” Davis. Springer and Davis were two of the founding members of the Wren […]
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Van Wert independent sports Former Van Wert High School athletic director and current Western Buckeye League commissioner Kent Smelser has been hired as athletic director at Delphos Jefferson High School for the 2018-2019 school year. The appointment was approved Monday by the Delphos Board of Education. Smelser, who’s replacing the retiring Dave Hoffman, served as […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council accepted an annexation request for a new subdivision planned for the former Dickinson Farm, and also heard a presentation related to an addiction services facility located in the former Starr Commonwealth site on Lincoln Highway. As part of consent agenda legislation, Council members unanimously accepted an annexation application […]
POSTED: 05/15/18 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News