VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Board of Elections has changed the time for its monthly board meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21, in the Elections Board office at the corner of Ervin and Jennings roads.
POSTED: 05/19/20 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around the NWC, possible conference realignment, border conferences, budget cuts, NASCAR, baseball and Terry Pluto. Parkway and the NWC If I had $1 for each person who wonders why Parkway isn’t joining the Northwest Conference, I’d probably have a fairly sizable down payment on a new […]
POSTED: 05/19/20 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer CONVOY — The five-year forecast took up much of what was a short Crestview Local Board of Education on Monday. The board approved the state mandated financial forecast after hearing information from Treasurer Ashley Whetsel, who noted the latest figures include a COVID-19 induced cut in state foundation money. “Crestview is slated […]
POSTED: 05/18/20 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Typically, right now the YWCA of Van Wert County would be ramping up for its 25th year of the Summer Food Program — ensuring that no child in Van Wert County goes hungry during the summer months. While YWCA members are still wholly committed to this program, they have had to face […]
POSTED: 05/18/20 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
For those Lincolnview Local School District residents who have not had a chance to see the video of the Class of 2020’s virtual graduation, District Technology Director Eric Miglin has provided a copy of the video above.
POSTED: 05/18/20 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YMCA of Van Wert County and YMCA Camp Clay recognize the growing needs of the local community during this difficult time. YMCA Camp Clay appreciates the efforts of those frontline workers and first responders that have been working hard to keep community members safe while taking care of their families. “The […]
POSTED: 05/18/20 at 10:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following updates Monday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bar/restaurant safety checksGovernor DeWine announced Monday that he is assembling an enforcement team to ensure that bars and restaurants are operating safely under […]
POSTED: 05/18/20 at 4:06 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Health District is aware that the Ohio Department of Health Coronavirus site is reporting a fifth COVID-19 case in Van Wert County. The case is not a Van Wert County resident, but the address was reported incorrectly by the testing agency.
POSTED: 05/18/20 at 4:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Kristine A. Breisch, 44, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 4:03 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2020, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born December 18, 1975, in Van Wert, the daughter of Larry and Carol (Miller) Wilkin, who both survive in Van Wert. On October 31, 2013, Kristine married the love of […]
POSTED: 05/18/20 at 3:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Phyllis Rose Marie Beair, 79, of Delphos, died 2:38 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020, at her residence. She was born May 17, 1940, in Delphos, the daughter of Lloyd Robert and Leona Alvera (Purdy) Butler, who both preceded her in death. On February 13, 1960, she married Ira Leroy Beair, who died November 22, 2019. She […]
POSTED: 05/18/20 at 10:37 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries