VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced a pair of bills to encourage corporations to invest in their workers. The Patriot Employer Tax Credit Act would provide a tax credit to companies that provide fair wages and good benefits to workers. This is the first bill introduced by Durbin in […]
POSTED: 01/26/19 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent/submitted information St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School is again hosting a Science Fun Night open to all children ages 4-10. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. until approximately 7:45 p.m. Thursday, January 31, in the St. Mary’s school gymnasium, 611 Jennings Road in Van Wert. Children will be introduced to […]
POSTED: 01/26/19 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information COLDWATER — Rediscovering Joy, a support group for widows and widowers, is changing the location of its monthly meetings to the Preferred Insurance Center’s Meeting Room, 809 W. Main St. in Coldwater (across the street from Mercer Health). Parking is located behind the building and the meeting room is located in the building […]
POSTED: 01/26/19 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Casey’s General Store officially opened its new Van Wert operation Friday afternoon with a ribboncutting ceremony with members of the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce. The event also included in-store giveaways and free samples of its pizza and doughnuts. The store is located on the corner of Ervin Road and Washington […]
POSTED: 01/26/19 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information “Smile, you’re on Candid Camera!” Over eight different decades, nearly everyone who watches TV can happily relate to that phrase. Now Peter Funt, the show’s current host, brings it to life in a laugh-filled show featuring clips, quips, and great fun at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 24, at the Niswonger Performing Arts […]
POSTED: 01/26/19 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Principals and counselors from Lincolnview, Crestview, Parkway, Vantage, and Van Wert schools, as well as local college and university representatives, will be hosting an informational meeting on the College Credit Plus program for parents and guardians of local students from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. The […]
POSTED: 01/26/19 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Police Department is requesting assistance from anyone that may have witnessed a traffic accident that occurred at approximately 1 p.m. Thursday, January 24, at the intersection of Market Street and Central Avenue. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact the Van Wert Police Department at […]
POSTED: 01/26/19 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Winnie P. Morgan of Van Wert died Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was born August 7, 1925, in Bellaire, the daughter of Glen and Emma Phillips, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include five children, Janet Fraters of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Peggy Morgan of Van Wert, Richard (Nancy) Morgan of Iowa, Rick (Kathy) Morgan […]
POSTED: 01/26/19 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Defense, balanced scoring and rebounding were on display during Van Wert’s 56-34 Western Buckeye League victory over visiting Kenton on Friday. Van Wert shot 48 percent (24 of 50) from the floor while holding the Wildcats to a mere 10 percent shooting in the first half and 28 percent (12 of […]
POSTED: 01/25/19 at 11:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — Lincolnview held Delphos Jefferson to single digits in three of four quarters and the Lancers won their fourth consecutive game with a 71-37 victory over the winless Wildcats on Friday. Trailing 5-4 in the first quarter, Alek Bowersock hit a triple then converted a steal into a basket to […]
POSTED: 01/25/19 at 11:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports