United Way plans 2018 Day of Caring

VW independent/submitted information The 20th annual United Way Day of Caring has been set for Friday, September 28. This year’s event chair is Marie Bennett, who joined the United Way Board of Trustees four years ago and the Executive Board two years ago. This will mark her third year of participating in the Day of […]

Ohio part of action against vets scam

Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a multistate action against a Florida-based nonprofit accused of misleading donors across the U.S. about how their donations would be used. The action is part of a nationwide crackdown on sham veterans’ charities. Help the Vets reportedly collected more than $11 million from donors […]

Riedel: Sales tax holiday this weekend

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) announced that a sales tax holiday will be held this weekend, an opportunity for parents to receive some tax relief during back-to-school shopping in preparation for the new school year. The tax holiday will also stimulate economic activity for Ohio’s retailers. This year’s sales […]

Aqua Park donor

Hall’s Lumber in Convoy is sponsoring a Business Day at the YMCA’s Camp Clay Aqua Center on Wednesday, August 1. Because of the sponsorship, those using the Aqua Center that day will pay only a $3 admission charge. Shown with Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison (left) is Jon Hall of Hall’s Lumber. YMCA photo

Crestview releases back-to-school info

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Crestview Middle School and High School community is ready to begin the 2018-19 school year.  Students in grades 7-12 may pick up schedules from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. August 15-17. Students in grades 7 and 8 may also pay student fees at this time, while student fees for […]

All fall sports practices underway

Van Wert independent sports Practices for all Ohio High School Athletic Association sanctioned sports, outside of football, begin today. Football practice opened on Monday. That means off-season events are over, and official practices are underway for boys and girls’ soccer, volleyball, cross country, golf and girls’ tennis. Out of all OHSAA sports, golf has the […]