VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Education has again named Van Wert Middle School as an Ohio and National School to Watch. VWMS was one of only 17 Ohio middle schools to achieve this prestigious recognition and has earned this honor for the 15th straight year. “In order to prepare students to […]
POSTED: 07/03/19 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio’s fireworks laws can be tricky, but not so confusing as to require an explanation from an attorney. Still, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has words of caution for those preparing to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday in the Buckeye State. “In small towns and large cities alike, fireworks […]
POSTED: 07/03/19 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County will be hosting a Human Trafficking 101 event free to the public on Monday, July 15. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. that day, YWCA Victim Services Director Jamie Evans will define the different types of trafficking, how traffickers find their prey, and what demographics are the most […]
POSTED: 07/03/19 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA Camp Clay Director Kevin Morrison thanked Citizens National Bank Wealth Management for its generous sponsorship of the Aqua Park and splash pad on July 1. Area residents can enjoy $3 admission Monday-Thursday all summer, thanks to the YMCA’s business sponsors. Shown with Morrison (center) are Debby Gleckler (left) and Jan Tinnel. YMCA photo
POSTED: 07/03/19 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The next meeting of the Van Wert County Regional Planning Commission will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, instead of Tuesday, July 16.
POSTED: 07/03/19 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information The role of the designated hitter in high school baseball has been expanded to give coaches an additional option for the 2020 season. There are now two scenarios in which a designated hitter may be used. The first scenario is the traditional use where the designated hitter may be a 10th […]
POSTED: 07/03/19 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports OTTAWA — Ottawa Fighting 63rd exploded for seven runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat Van Wert American Legion Post 178 10-4 on Tuesday. The loss dropped Post 178 to 5-10. Brant Richardson scored on an RBI single by Derek Luersman to give Post 178 a 1-0 lead […]
POSTED: 07/03/19 at 5:38 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Mark Wesley Schannen, 42, of Van Wert, died Sunday evening, June 30, 2019, at his residence. He was born July 9, 1976, in Angola, Indiana, the son of Robert H. Schannen Jr. and Nancy (Hindman) Schannen, who both preceded him in death. On October 6, 2012, he married the former Tara Rowe, who survives in […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 3:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Convoy Community Days will be celebrated Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, with all events being held at Edgewood Park. The following is a schedule of events for this year’s festival: Friday, July 12 Tug-A-Truck — This event will be held at the Edgewood Park track. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with weigh-in […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A number of Van Wert County offices will be closed July 4-5 for the Independence Day holiday. Those offices closing for both days include the Van Wert County Clerk of Courts Legal Department and Title Department, Board of County Commissioners’ Office, Common Pleas Court and Adult Probation, Coroner’s Office, Department of Job […]
POSTED: 07/02/19 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News