VW independent/submitted information For the 10th year in a row, the Brumback Library has been recognized as one of the best public libraries in the United States. The library has again been given a star designation by Library Journal, one of only 23 libraries in Ohio to be so honored. “The Brumback Library is truly honored […]
POSTED: 01/17/20 at 2:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Junior Achievement of Van Wert County is kicking off its annual campaign, with fundraising letters being sent out to business and community leaders requesting their support for the Junior Achievement mission: promoting financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement of Van Wert County currently reaches over 1,500 students at Van Wert, Lincolnview, […]
POSTED: 01/17/20 at 2:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Under the leadership of Van Wert Middle School teacher Marie Markward and community volunteer Rachel Hoverman, the sixth grade Cougar Leaders raised $250 for the Humane Society Capital Campaign. The civic-minded students sold “canes for canines” during the Christmas season. Shown above is Humane Society Vice President Franki Eggleston with lovable Reed, as well as […]
POSTED: 01/17/20 at 2:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Optimist Club of Van Wert is encouraging area students to participate in the Optimist International essay contest for the 2019-2020 school year. The contest is open to all Van Wert county students who are under the age of 19 as of October 1 of this year and are not enrolled as a […]
POSTED: 01/17/20 at 2:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gary B. Carter Sr., 67, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, with his family by his side. He was born March 15, 1952, in Van Wert, the son of Dorothy Curtiss, who survives. On April 18, 1970, Gary married his high school sweetheart, […]
POSTED: 01/16/20 at 8:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Another busy weekend is in story for the Lincolnview Lancers, the Crestview Knights and the Van Wert Cougars. All three teams will play twice this weekend and Van Wert will play another game next Tuesday. Lincolnview vs. Bluffton, at Antwerp A challenging weekend awaits the Lancers (5-6, 1-1 NWC), as this […]
POSTED: 01/16/20 at 4:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE — Lincolnview grapplers split a Northwest Conference tri-match, defeating Spencerville and losing to Delphos Jefferson on Tuesday. Lincolnview 54 Spencerville 24 113: Carder Miller pinned Lincolnview’s Tristan Taylor 126:Brenden Schwartz pinned Lincolnview’s Maddy Allen132: Lincolnview’s Evan Hefner pinned Maxen Bollinger138: Jay Getz pinned Lincolnview’s Asher Hubble 142: Spencerville won by […]
POSTED: 01/16/20 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Start spreading the news. We’re leaving today — back to the very heart of it … Van Wert, Van Wert! Goodbye New York City and hello home! The bright lights beckon as the birthplace of Broadway, but the purpose of Van Wert Live is to bring those stage delights home to you. The APAP conference […]
POSTED: 01/16/20 at 12:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 has chosen a single-lane roundabout design to improve safety at the intersection of U.S. 127/U.S. 224 at Marsh Road in Van Wert County. This option was the recommended alternative presented at a public meeting in November to improve intersection safety. The decision was […]
POSTED: 01/16/20 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The next production at the Van Wert Civic Theatre, The Savannah Sipping Society, opens Thursday, January 23, for an eight-performance run over two weekends. The play, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, centers around four women who, after meeting by chance at a hot yoga studio, plan to meet for […]
POSTED: 01/16/20 at 12:15 am. FILED UNDER: News