Two recent graduates of Van Wert High School graduates – TJ Reynolds (left) and Parker Conrad (right) were named to the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association’s 2020 All-Ohio Academic Team. Reynolds was a four-year letterman, hitting .340 as a sophomore and .313 as a junior for the Cougars. Reynolds plans to go into the […]
POSTED: 06/07/20 at 9:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Tribolet, 96, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2020, at her residence. She was born November 23, 1923, in Elyria, the daughter of Leslie Frank and Dixie Mildred (Fulton) McGrew, who both preceded her in death. Betty retired as an office manager from Eisenhauer Manufacturing Company after […]
POSTED: 06/06/20 at 11:19 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information With positive news from state and local health departments on reopening of outdoor recreation centers, including the Responsible Restart Ohio guidelines, the YMCA of Van Wert County will be opening its Camp Clay Aqua Park on Monday, June 15, from noon-6 p.m. “We look forward to serving the youth and families of […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 11:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Registration for the Brumback Library’s 2020 annual Summer Reading Program is underway. For the Summer Reading Program, which will be held June 1 through July 31, children will choose books to check out and read. The library has thousands of titles — picture books and juvenile fiction books, but also folklore, fairy […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Wassenberg Art Center is creating (art) Camps in a Box to replace its normal in-person youth art camps. Each box will feature 4-6 projects that focus on improving skills while exploring science and nature. A kaleidoscope, a bug house, and several types of self-exploration projects will be just a few items available […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 11:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information Vantage Career Center staff, students, alumni, families, and friends gathered for the premiere of the virtual Vantage Senior Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 22, to honor students who have earned not only academic credits toward graduation, but certifications, licensure, and other valuable skills in their two years enrolled in one of the […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 11:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information Central Mutual Insurance Company held its annual Policyholders’ Meeting on May 13 at the Home Office in Van Wert. Newly-elected President Evan Purmort began by addressing the unprecedented times Americans are currently experiencing. “There is both a health crisis and a financial crisis occurring simultaneously,” Purmort said. “We’d like to recognize the […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 10:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
To the Editor: One of my 2020 New Year resolutions is to find additional ways to keep postal carriers safe. We’re finding creative ways to reduce dog bites and slips, trips, and falls. One strategy we have incorporated is the placement of a dog sticker on mailboxes where there is a known dog in the […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Letters to the Editor
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided a number of updates Friday to COVID-19 pandemic actions. Additional reopeningsGovernor DeWine announced that the following sectors are permitted to reopen on June 19: Casinos Racinos Amusement parks Water parks Governor DeWine also authorized the […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 4:20 pm. FILED UNDER: News
William H. Laukhuf went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020, after an arduous and valiant journey with leukemia, he went to be in the full presence of Jesus surrounded by family. Born August 29, 1938, the son of Eli and Lola (Freshwater) Laukhuf, who both preceded him in death, Bill grew […]
POSTED: 06/05/20 at 4:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries