I need to ask you to excuse my reminiscing of the past couple decades, but with each musical event I am involved with, I realize it may be my last. This reality hit me as I helped present the Young Artists Recital this past Sunday afternoon. It was our 16th annual and my final one to organize […]
POSTED: 02/21/19 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Manor was recognized as a top performer by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA). Each year, ACHCA awards the leaders of top-performing skilled nursing facilities across the country through its Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. Only 7 percent of facilities qualify for this award nationwide. To be considered for the […]
POSTED: 02/21/19 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent/submitted information BLUFFTON — On Tuesday, the Board of Directors of Citizens National Bank officially named Eric Faulkner as the president of the bank. Former President Mike Romey will remain with the bank in the role of chairman of the board and CEO. Romey held the role of president/CEO from 1986 until now. Faulkner […]
POSTED: 02/21/19 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: Business
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education dealt with the district make-up day situation and also heard an update on the Eggerss Stadium project during its February meeting on Wednesday. Van Wert students’ school day got a bit longer after board members unanimously approved lengthening school days a half-hour between March 4 […]
POSTED: 02/21/19 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County is accepting applications for program funding for the 2019 fiscal year. Programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably influence specific Van Wert County indicators in the following categories: Education – Helping children and youths reach their potential through education Income – Promoting financial […]
POSTED: 02/21/19 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County YMCA held a Teddy Bear Drive February 13 to collect teddy bears for children in crisis situations. The YMCA exceeded its expectations by bringing in more than 150 stuffed animals. All collected bears will be given to the Van Wert Fire & EMS (above) and Police departments. The YM staff thanked […]
POSTED: 02/21/19 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Because of the partial federal government shutdown that concluded January 25, Ohio SNAP households will be issued 50 percent of their March benefits on Friday, February 22. The remainder of March benefits will be issued on the regular assigned March issuance date. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service instructed […]
POSTED: 02/21/19 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor DEFIANCE — Adia Welch scored 22 points and No. 8 seed Lincolnview rallied from an eight point halftime deficit, then held on to defeat No. 7 seed Ayersville 36-33 in the Division IV sectional semifinals at Defiance High School on Wednesday. The victory means the Lady Lancers (8-15) will play No. […]
POSTED: 02/21/19 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor MILLER CITY — Reagan Priest scored 19 points helped Van Wert defeat Elida 51-46 in the Division II sectional semifinals at Miller City High School on Wednesday. “Our girls played with purpose tonight,” Van Wert head coach Rob Adams said. “It was a total team effort and Reagan Priest was dynamite […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 11:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The 2018-2019 boys’ basketball regular season will come to an end this weekend, with most area teams concluding the season on Friday. Teams will then set their sites on next week’s tournament games. Van Wert at Defiance, vs. Bath (Tuesday) At least on paper, Van Wert and Defiance are very evenly […]
POSTED: 02/20/19 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports