VW independent/submitted information With forecasters predicting high temperatures in the 90s and triple-digit heat indexes around the state over the next several days, state and local agencies remind people that extreme heat should be treated with the same care and preparation as a summer storm. The Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency has issued an […]
POSTED: 07/18/19 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, made a donation to the Van Wert County Historical Society to help support the “Railroad Heritage Weekend” to be held July 27-28. The annual event will be held in the Commercial, Administration, and Junior Fair buildings on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, with more model […]
POSTED: 07/18/19 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent sports/submitted information Registration is being offered for two different events sponsored by the Van Wert Parks Department. The first annual Catfish Tournament will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at Southern Reservoir No. 2. The tournament will go until 11:30 p.m. so it is important to have appropriate lighting for all […]
POSTED: 07/18/19 at 5:33 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Members of the Black Swamp Motorcycle Club recently partnered with St. Mark’s Lutheran Church donating $100 to help with the cost of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for St. Mark’s Blessing Box program. The Blessings Box is located in Van Wert at the northwest corner of Washington and Sycamore streets in the church’s parking […]
POSTED: 07/17/19 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Church
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio agricultural producers who lost property due to recent natural disasters may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) physical loss loans. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers these low-interest loans to agricultural producers in 21 Ohio counties, the primary damaged area, who incurred losses due excessive rain, flash flooding, flooding, hail, […]
POSTED: 07/17/19 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: Farm
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County has been chosen to receive $5,925 to supplement food and shelter programs in Van Wert County. The selection was made by a national board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and consisting of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities, National Council […]
POSTED: 07/17/19 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
The ACME baseball state tournament bracket is set. The single elimination tournament will begin with quarterfinal action at noon on Saturday with Archbold taking on Troy, followed by Van Wert vs. Minster. The two winners will then face off in the semifinals at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All games will be played at Veterans Field […]
POSTED: 07/17/19 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information WREN — Last year marked 15 consecutive years of Wren rib roasting fun. This year, the Wren Wiffleball Warehouse presents the first-annual “Better Burger Challenge” as a juicy alternative to the previous culinary contest. This year’s cook-off will be held Saturday, August 17, during the Homecoming festivities. The theme for this initial installment […]
POSTED: 07/17/19 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert City Schools, in partnership with Energy Optimizers USA, is poised to launch a sweeping energy and security improvement project that is expected to save the district more than $115,000 annually. Starting this month, Energy Optimizers, USA, will begin work to: Retrofit interior lighting at all of the district’s buildings with […]
POSTED: 07/17/19 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Civil Service Commission will be meeting at noon Friday, July 19, in the City Council Conference Room to discuss an upcoming entry level exam for the Van Wert Fire Department.
POSTED: 07/17/19 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News