Christmastime will be much merrier for local children of families in need because Vantage Career Center’s Interact students held several fundraisers and raised over $3,600 for the annual Toss-A-Toy event. Fundraisers included a $1 jeans day, $1 ugly Christmas sweater contest, classroom Christmas carolers, with an option for Grinch Insurance, and a change stall. With […]
POSTED: 12/20/19 at 1:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-5th District) joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in voting to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Once the USMCA is signed into law, the United States can expect $68 billion in new economic activity. Canada is Ohio’s leading trade partner where 39 percent of the state’s […]
POSTED: 12/20/19 at 1:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections will be closed from 4 p.m. Friday, December 20, until 8:30 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020. The Elections Board staff hopes area residents have a happy and blessed Christmas.
POSTED: 12/20/19 at 1:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Victims of a fire at 12203 Converse Roselm Road near Middle Point early Thursday morning are in need of a number of clothing items. Items needed include the following: Female — Pants size 22-24, shirt size 2XL, shoe size 7, coat man’s XL Male — Pants size 38 waist and 29 inseam, […]
POSTED: 12/19/19 at 4:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Five area fire departments were called to fight a house fire near Middle Point early this morning. Shortly before the 3 a.m. Thursday, Middle Point, Van Wert, Delphos, Ohio City, and Spencerville fire departments were called out to fight the fire at 12203 Converse Roselm Road, which did significant damage to the two-story structure. Van […]
POSTED: 12/19/19 at 9:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Boys’ basketball teams at Van Wert and Lincolnview will be in action twice this weekend, while Crestview will face an undefeated opponent on Friday night. Below are brief previews of this weekend’s games. Van Wert at Wapakoneta, vs. Wayne Trace The Cougars (1-3, 0-1 WBL) have lost three straight entering Friday […]
POSTED: 12/19/19 at 2:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Vantage Career Center students in winter sports and extracurricular activities celebrated Winter Sports Spirit day last week. Students representing all 13 associate school districts came together to show their homeschool pride by wearing their winter sports jersey or t-shirt. Students can participate in home school extracurricular activities, sports, cheerleading, and pep band while attending Vantage, […]
POSTED: 12/19/19 at 2:41 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CELINA — Lincolnview enjoyed a sweep of Lima Sr., winning 2259-2159 on the boys’ side and 1694-1598 on the girls’ side at Plaza Lanes in Celina on Tuesday. Brad Korte led the Lancers with a 415 series (200, 215), followed by Justin Braun (141, 149, 290), Drew Motycka (156, 121, 277) […]
POSTED: 12/19/19 at 2:40 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Recognitions were at the forefront of Wednesday night’s brief Van Wert City Board of Education meeting. The board honored VWHS Principal Bob Priest, who was named the 2019 Ohio School Counseling Association “Administrator of Year”. He was nominated by school counselors Frankie Bowen and Ava Burkheimer. “He supports and promotes our school […]
POSTED: 12/18/19 at 11:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
A surprise gathering of friends and co-workers occurred Wednesday night at American Legion Post 178 to thank outgoing Van Wert Mayor Jerry Mazur for his service to the city. Calling Mazur one of the best mayors the city has ever had, Safety-Service Director Jay Fleming (right) presented the mayor with a plaque recognizing his dedication […]
POSTED: 12/18/19 at 11:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News