DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 12 people were arraigned on grand jury indictments this week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Nathan Dunn, 37, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to two counts each of receiving stolen property and forgery, each a felony of the fifth degree. Dunn also admitted to violating his […]
POSTED: 01/15/20 at 2:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Central Insurance Companies has announced applications are now available for the scholarship program of the company’s Educational and Charitable Foundation. This scholarship program was developed to reward and support graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. Central has provided financial security, protection, and peace of mind to policyholders for […]
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Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohioans ring in the New Year with celebrations and resolutions. One of those resolutions can be to pay off holiday and other bills or to improve one’s overall financial position. The Census Bureau can help with those goals. The federal agency is recruiting thousands of individuals to fill full-time and part- time positions as recruiting assistants, field supervisors, […]
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VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — In 2020,Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is planning $5,673,951 in investments focused on system improvements that will directly increase the co-op’s service reliability and maintain existing facilities — all without an electric rate increase for residential or commercial members. Primary components of the 2020 work plan include: Rebuild of the Cecil Substation for […]
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Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-5th District) joined the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to further examine the state efforts underway to curb the opioid crisis and to shine a spotlight on the importance of legislation Latta authored, the Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl and Opioids (INFO) Act. The INFO Act was a […]
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Submitted information Motorcycle Ohio’s training course registration opens Tuesday, January 21. Motorcycle training courses are conducted from April until early November. Approximately 12,000 students register each year in Ohio for a motorcycle training course. Basic Rider Skills (BRS) The BRS is a 16-hour course recommended for novice riders. BRS students must have a valid Temporary […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Crestview’s girls’ and boys’ basketball teams seem to be picking up steam at the midway point of the 2019-2020 regular season. Lady Knights head coach Mark Gregory and Knights coach Doug Etzler shared their thoughts on what’s transpired so far and what’s ahead for their respective teams. Mark Gregory Despite last […]
POSTED: 01/15/20 at 4:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports All three of Van Wert County’s girls’ basketball teams – Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview – were in action Tuesday night, and all three suffered non-conference losses. Paulding 56 Van Wert 49 Chelsei Giesige scored 23 points to lead Paulding over Van Wert 56-49 on Tuesday night. Kyra Welch and Jaylyn […]
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VW independent sports/submitted information DEFIANCE — Van Wert enjoyed big wins during a dual meet at Ayersville on Tuesday, with the Lady Cougars posting an 86-39 victory and the Cougars enjoying an 80-23 win. Both teams recorded first place finishes in every event except three. Swimmers placing first in individual events included: Jamie Burenga (100-yard […]
POSTED: 01/15/20 at 4:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports LIMA — Elida’s bowling teams swept Lincolnview at Westgate Bowling and Entertainment Center on Monday. Elida 1348 Lincolnview 1203 (girls) Shiann Kraft led the Lady Lancers with a 259 series (136, 159), followed by Delaney Keysor’s 259 series (131, 128). Shania Profit rolled a 246 series (84, 162), Hanna Scaggs finished […]
POSTED: 01/15/20 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports