As the curtain is about to be drawn on its final act, the Van Wert Area Photography Club will disperse all of its financial assets within Van Wert County. Thanks in a large part to the efforts of Karl Gribler, a lifetime member and former treasurer, checks for significant amounts will be given to eight recipients, […]
POSTED: 02/20/20 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
VW independent/submitted information While thinking of chocolate because of Valentine’s Day, Twig II held its monthly meeting February 10 in Conference Room A of Van Wert Health. A total of 23 members and one guest were greeted by Hostess Judy Fox. Malinda Shellabarger gave the Invocation and lunch was served by Van Wert Health. Speaker […]
POSTED: 02/20/20 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man who received a prison sentence was one of 10 people who appeared for criminal hearings this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Daniel Craig, 38, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 16 months in prison on a charge of domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony, and […]
POSTED: 02/20/20 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County is now accepting applications for program funding for the 2020 fiscal year. Programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably influence specific Van Wert County indicators in the following categories: Basic Needs Education Health Financial Stability Application period is March 1-31. To be eligible, […]
POSTED: 02/20/20 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation will present the county’s most talented music students in its 17th annual Young Artists Showcase. Student musicians from Van Wert, Lincolnview, and Crestview high schools will perform in this prestigious event based on their performances and ratings at the recent OMEA Solo & Ensemble contest. First United […]
POSTED: 02/20/20 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, has announced that the next application period of the TechCred program will open March 2 and run through March 31. “Momentum for TechCred is growing with Ohio businesses as our job creators are seeking to upskill […]
POSTED: 02/20/20 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Athletic Booster Club is currently holding its annual Flower Sale. Sales will run through Monday, March 9, with a delivery date for flowers, fruits, and vegetables of Wednesday, May 6. Order forms can be picked up from a 2019-2020 student athlete, at elementary, middle school, and high school offices, via […]
POSTED: 02/20/20 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor PAULDING — A pair of 10-0 scoring runs by Crestview allowed the Lady Knights to pull away from Ayersville, on the way to a 48-33 Division IV sectional semifinal win at Paulding High School on Wednesday. It was the eighth win in nine games for Crestview and it put the Lady […]
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 10:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The 2019-2020 boys basketball regular season will come to an end Friday night for Van Wert, Lincolnview and Crestview. The Cougars and Lancers will be on the road, while the Knights will play the regular season finale at home. Van Wert at Celina The Cougars (7-14, 3-5 WBL) will try to […]
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 10:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Paulding senior Chelsi Giesige was selected as the 2019-20 NWC Player of the Year in voting by Northwest Conference girls’ basketball coaches. Giesige averaged 16.8 points, 3 steals and 3 assists per game in leading the Panthers to an 18-4 (5-3 NWC) regular season record. Joining Giesige on the NWC first team were […]
POSTED: 02/19/20 at 10:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports