Van Wert independent As of Thursday, the Van Wert County Auditor’s office has a new boss, although the person hired is one familiar to most county officials. As of today, former county auditor Nancy Dixon, who was hired for a 45-day period by the commissioners, will act as interim auditor. Dixon previously spent 60 years […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor More than 160 years ago, Steven Sell’s family emigrated from England to the United States and settled in what was then the small village of Van Wert, Ohio. On Wednesday, Sell returned to Van Wert to break ground on an assisted living center in the Towne Center development. Sell, who in 1984 […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Van Wert residents and businesses will soon learn more about proposed renovations to Eggerss Stadium and a possible new baseball/softball complex at Van Wert High School. During Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting, board member and Athletic Council representative Anthony Adams said a letter and press release with more information will […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Hannah Phlipot has taken over the reigns of Van Wert’s girls’ basketball program, and the former assistant coach has some returning experience and exciting new talent to work with. Just two starters return from last year’s 6-17 (2-7 WBL) team and both are senior guards – Caylee Phillips and Jerica Huebner […]
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People often refer to the stage as a “window to the world.” For students who perform upon it, it is really a “doorway to the world.” Gratefully, we have educators who understand that opportunity and value. Melissa Bloomfield, Van Wert High School Theatre Director and Middle and High School vocal music instructor, along with her […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people were arraigned and three were sentenced during criminal hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Those arraigned are as follows: Trei Patrick Leavaughn Geiser, 23, of Huntertown, Indiana, who pleaded not guilty to one count of theft, a felony of the fifth degree. A $10,000 […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It appears as if Van Wert County will get its first roundabout following an informational meeting held Tuesday evening at Vantage Career Center. That option was the one the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 has recommended as the best way to improve safety at the intersection of U.S. 224, U.S. […]
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VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School Theatre invites local residents to its upcoming fall production of Sherlock Holmes on Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, starting at 7 p.m., on the Niswonger Performing Arts Center stage. This two-act play adaption of the famous Sherlock Holmes’ stories by Tim Kelly is full of suspense, […]
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VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Manor will hold its fifth annual Learn with Friends Fashion Show event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, November 25, at Wassenberg Art Center. Local celebrity guest models will model local fashion trends, including selections from MOD Boutique, The Curvy Closet, Humble Bumble Children’s Boutique, and Stephanie Dawn. A performance by the […]
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COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) announced his appointment to the Ways and Means Committee, the chief tax policy committee in the Ohio House. Speaker of the House Larry Householder (R-Glenford) made the appointment earlier this week. “I am happy to be appointed to the Ways and Means Committee.” Rep. Riedel said. “With […]
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