VW independent/submitted information Local resident Jim Clay and his family have dedicated six Christmas seasons to bringing joy to Van Wert and surrounding communities in the form of a whimsical Christmas Garden — a place where imagination becomes a reality. From free candy canes to a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, area residents were […]
POSTED: 10/25/18 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It’s all come down to this. League and conference title races, along with playoff qualifiers and pairings will be decided this weekend. A number of important games are on the Week No. 10 schedule, which makes it a fun way to close out the 2018 regular season. Last week I was […]
POSTED: 10/25/18 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ansley Jo Manger died Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born on October 5, 2017, in Van Wert, the daughter of Haley N. Phillips and Trey M. Manger, who both survive in Rockford,. Other survivors include her maternal grandparents, Bruce and Brandy Bollenbacher of Rockford; her paternal grandparents, Brian and Brenda Manger of Botkins; a […]
POSTED: 10/25/18 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information CONVOY – Pre-sale tickets for Friday night’s Crestview at Paulding football game will be on sale Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. in the Crestview athletic office. The pre-sale price is $5 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $6. The game will kick off at 7 […]
POSTED: 10/25/18 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper and several political candidates drove into town as part of the Democrats’ statewide “People First” bus tour. In addition to Pepper, candidates speaking at Smiley Park on Tuesday included Michael Galbraith, who is running against Republican incumbent Bob Latta for the Fifth District U.S. House seat; […]
POSTED: 10/24/18 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County’s unemployment rate again decreased in September, according to information released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The county’s jobless rate fell three-tenths of a percent, from 3.5 percent in August to 3.2 percent last month, according to the ODJFS. According to estimated workforce statistics compiled […]
POSTED: 10/24/18 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Wassenberg Art Center is announcing another edition of its popular Halloween party coming this Saturday, October 27, starting at 6:30 p.m. The annual bash will feature more dancing, a gourmet food truck, and, of course, plenty of bizarre goings-on tailor made for Halloween. The Affine food truck from Fort Wayne, Indiana, will […]
POSTED: 10/24/18 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Dr. John Cook, DDS, has announced that Dr. Sean Kelly, DDS, has joined his Van Wert dental practice, which has been renamed Cook-Kelly Family Dentistry. “We will be working together to serve your dental needs and maintain our friendships for years to come,” Dr. Cook noted. Dr. Kelly comes to Van Wert […]
POSTED: 10/24/18 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Business
The Crestview chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 17 new members on Sunday, October 14,during a ceremony held at the school. The current membership, along with inductees and parents, heard Crestview alumnus Briggs Orsbon speak about time management and focus. New members include (front row, from the left) Kaden Short, Michael Joseph, Chase Forwerck, […]
POSTED: 10/24/18 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information Nearly 120 school board members, administrators, staff, students and guests from across northwest Ohio gathered at Vantage Career Center on October 18 for the second Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Northwest Region Fall Conference. The region’s first fall conference was held October 4 in Tiffin. The conference featured updates from OSBA officers […]
POSTED: 10/24/18 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: Youth