SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer The search will begin soon for a new Van Wert City Schools superintendent, after the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Vicki Brunn during Wednesday night’s monthly meeting. Brunn, who was hired in 2018 from Central Local Schools (Fairview), plans to retire, effective July 31. “It’s not what I planned, but […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 1:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-5th District) announced his nominations for consideration of acceptance into the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2024. The nominations include two Van Wert High School seniors. It is important to note that a nomination does not guarantee acceptance to an […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 1:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
The deadline for bids on items the Van Wert Area Photography Club has for sale is Saturday, January 11. Only hard copies arriving either by hand or mail will be accepted. The items for sale to an individual or group are: Acer PD 1200 projector and case, Altec Lansing computer speakers and case, HP Pavilion […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 12:37 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
We are all back at providing art opportunities for the Van Wert region. See below what we’ve been up to and what art outlets we can provide. Remember, students can sign up for our ArtReach after school art program any month and stop if schedules become hectic then sign up again when convenient! With cooped […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 12:32 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
From the moment my parents named me the description process began. The name was different. The shortened version sounded a lot like Cathy. Tafi is short for Tafani, which was adapted from the name Tiffany. The name Tiffany was popular, but my parents didn’t want my name to be “common.” My personal brand identity began […]
POSTED: 01/09/20 at 12:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Harold Post, 84, of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at his residence in Celina. He was born March 3, 1935 in Celina, the son of William Henry and Antionette “Nettie” (Buetle) Post, who both preceded him in death. On May 18, 1957 he married Mary Margaret Magoto, who survives in Celina. Also surviving […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 5:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A local man has pleaded guilty to charges related to sexual relationships he had with two minor girls. Tristan R. Wehner, 19, of 431 Burt St., pleaded guilty to charges included in a prosecutor’s bill of information during a hearing Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Those charges include one […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 4:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Coaches Corner is back for the 2019-2020 winter sports season and this week’s column features two first year varsity basketball coaches, both at Van Wert High School. Hannah Phlipot now leads the Lady Cougars, while Ben Laudick has taken over the Cougar hoops program. Hannah Phlipot The Lady Cougars (2-8, 1-2 […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview hung tough for three quarters but came up short in the fourth quarter in a 52-40 loss to Kalida on Tuesday. The Lady Lancers led 15-12 after one quarter, but trailed 27-24 at halftime and 38-35 after three quarters. Kalida won the fourth quarter scoring battle by a 14-5 margin. […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview split with Defiance, with the Lady Lancers posting a win and the Lancers falling to the Bulldogs at Olympic Lanes on Monday. Lincolnview 1937 Defiance 1900 (girls) Shania Profit led the Lady Lancers with a 280 series (144, 136), while Shiann Kraft was right behind with a 275 series )138, […]
POSTED: 01/08/20 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports