DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County’s unemployment decreased a half-percent, giving the county the eighth-lowest jobless rate in March, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Unemployment rates decreased in all but one of Ohio’s 88 counties, while remaining the same in the lone county that didn’t see […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Junior Class invites the public to the Prom Open House this Saturday, April 27, from 1-3 p.m. in the Van Wert Middle School gymnasium. This year, students chose ‘The Greatest Show’ as the theme. Come and see how the class transformed the gym for prom and be sure to get a picture with […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A number of Van Wert High School student artists need local residents’ help to earn the school $75,000 for its art education program. VWHS is a top 50 school in the running to win the $75,000 art education program donation, thanks to the Vans Custom Culture competition. However, the local students need […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The American Red Cross has announced a number of local blood drives in Van Wert County in the next month or so. Bloodmobiles will be held at the following locations on the specified dates: Monday, April 29, 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m., at Lincolnview High School’s Community Center. Thursday, May 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Joyce E. (Beerman) Profit, 78, of Rockford, died at 5:57 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Arrangements are incomplete at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Tammy Sue Methot, 49, of Van Wert, died Monday morning, April 22, 2019, at her residence. She was born June 13, 1969, in Mercer County, the daughter of Floyd Lee Yaney, who preceded her in death. On February 14, 2001, she married Paul Vincent Methot, who died August 12, 2013. Survivors include a daughter, Heidi K. […]
POSTED: 04/24/19 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Various field records fell, and Van Wert swept Tuesday’s annual Van Wert County Meet at Van Wert High School. The Cougars tallied 78 team points, followed by Lincolnview (66) and Crestview (25). The Lady Cougars tallied 81 team points, followed by Lincolnview (67) and Crestview (23). Van Wert’s Jill Gemmer set […]
POSTED: 04/23/19 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports KENTON — Parker Conrad’s first inning grand slam sparked Van Wert to an 11-2 Western Buckeye League baseball win at Kenton on Tuesday. The victory boosted Van Wert’s record to 14-2 (6-1 WBL). The Cougars were up 2-0, when Conrad launched a home run to left field, scoring Hayden Maples, Nathan […]
POSTED: 04/23/19 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
After a scoreless first inning, Van Wert’s Jada Buckner touches home plate during the second inning of Tuesday’s game against Kenton at Jubilee Park. The Lady Cougars scored six runs in the second and went on to win 13-0 in five innings. Lauren Moore had four of Van Wert’s 10 hits. Van Wert will host […]
POSTED: 04/23/19 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor On Senior Night at the Van Wert High School tennis courts, the Cougars swept Kenton 5-0. Tuesday’s match was the final home one for Kannen Wannemacher, Michael Hellman and Brendan Browning. “I’m really proud of these guys,” Van Wert head coach Alex Schmidt said. “We are certainly going to miss their […]
POSTED: 04/23/19 at 10:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports