VW independent/submitted information According to the Van Wert County Health Department, General Mills has announced a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour with a “better if used by” date of September 6, 2020. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of E. coli O26, which […]
POSTED: 09/18/19 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Another week, another big Western Buckeye League challenge for the Van Wert Cougars. After Friday’s 13-7 loss to Wapakoneta, the Cougars (2-1, 1-1 WBL) will take on the St. Marys Memorial Roughriders (1-2, 0-2 WBL) in what amounts to a must win game, if Van Wert is to remain alive in […]
POSTED: 09/18/19 at 4:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Crestview will open the Northwest Conference portion of the 2019 schedule against a team that snapped a nine game losing streak over the weekend. Delphos Jefferson enters Friday’s game 1-2 after outscoring Perry 38-36 on Saturday. It was the first win for the Wildcats since Week No. 3 of […]
POSTED: 09/18/19 at 4:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert’s tennis and girls’ soccer teams were in action on Tuesday, along with Crestview’s volleyball and soccer teams and Lincolnview’s soccer team. Tennis Shawnee 4 Van Wert 1 Kaylee Jennings and Jada Buckner posted a win at second doubles, but defending Western Buckeye League champion Shawnee defeated the Lady Cougars […]
POSTED: 09/18/19 at 4:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Civic Theatre is ready to open its 61st season of “Life. Live. Onstage.” at its 170-seat venue on South Race Street in Van Wert. This season will continue the tradition of all-volunteer casts and crews producing high-quality, award-winning theatre for audiences at a very economical price. The public is invited […]
POSTED: 09/17/19 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news Coldwater Exempted Schools Treasurer Michelle Mawer has been hired as the new treasurer for Van Wert City Schools. Mawer was chosen from a field of four applicants and was approved during a special Van Wert City Board of Education meeting on Monday. She’s replacing Mike Ruen, who recently took a similar […]
POSTED: 09/17/19 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners has issued a clarification of earlier information it provided concerning a change in pricing for recycling services. The commissioners earlier noted that the Van Wert County Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) is in need of additional operating funds because the cost of administering a countywide […]
POSTED: 09/17/19 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert High School Theatre Department announces its 2019-2020 season. The school’s fall production, Sherlock Holmes, will be performed at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Friday, November 22, and Saturday, November 23, starting at 7 p.m. each day. Rehearsals have begun on the show and students are […]
POSTED: 09/17/19 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Just a reminder that Main Street Van Wert and the Van Wert Convention & Visitors Bureau are teaming up to put on Van Wert’s favorite Harvest Moon Festival. There will be everything area residents need for a fun day with their families: Food trucks, vendors, and even some fun activities for the […]
POSTED: 09/17/19 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Kendall Klausing hits the ball during Lincolnview’s match against Parkway on Monday. The Lady Lancers won a five set thriller 20-25, 25-23, 25-17, 22-25, 15-8. Lincolnview is now 8-2 on the season and will travel to Spencerville today. Photo by Wyatt Richardson/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 09/16/19 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports