Editor’s notes: The following information was prepared by the four Van Wert County school districts, in conjunction with the Van Wert County Health District, as protocols and requirements needed for the safe return of students and staff to school this fall. VW independent/submitted information During the 2019-2020 school year, all Ohio schools were closed for […]
POSTED: 07/24/20 at 10:28 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Community Health Professionals Home Care & Hospice is offering a raffle drawing for a one-week vacation this fall to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Proceeds will benefit the CHP Hospice Patient Care Fund. The trip date is October 24-31 and includes accommodations for up to four guests at the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort. The one-bedroom, […]
POSTED: 07/24/20 at 10:25 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County General Health District has reported one new case of Covid-19 in the county. The latest case, the 58th confirmed case so far, is in the 70-79 year age range.
POSTED: 07/24/20 at 7:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Note: The latest installment of the Friday Flashback goes back to the early part of the 2011-2012 boys’ high school basketball season, when the Van Wert Cougars and the Lincolnview Lancers enjoyed non-conference victories on the same night. Below is the story as it appeared on the December 12, 2011 VW independent Sports page. DAVE […]
POSTED: 07/24/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer If all goes as planned, 2020-2021 classes will be held in person at Lincolnview Local Schools. During Thursday night’s monthly school board meeting, Superintendent Jeff Snyder said he and other county superintendents have been working on a re-opening plan agreement. Preliminary details are expected to be released Friday and more information will […]
POSTED: 07/23/20 at 11:01 pm. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA Camp Clay staff thanked Alexander and Bebout Inc. for sponsoring the Camp Clay Aqua Park on Monday July 27, and appreciates the company’s support of the community. photo provided
POSTED: 07/23/20 at 11:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Health Department is reporting three new confirmed cases in county residents. The 55th case is in the 10-19 age range, the 56th case is between 50 and 59 years old, and the 57th case is between 70 and 79 years old. As of Thursday, the county has six active […]
POSTED: 07/23/20 at 6:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Well, a new downtown wellness/nutrition business, drew a crowd for a Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday as part of its grand opening ceremonies. The business, located in the 100 block of South Washington Street, is owned and operated by Sarah Sheets, a wellness coach. In addition to wellness training […]
POSTED: 07/23/20 at 6:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Thursday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated county risk levelsGovernor DeWine announced Thursday that new public health data has led the Ohio Department of Health to designate 23 counties as being in a Red Alert […]
POSTED: 07/23/20 at 3:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District has released the following statement in connection with Governor Mike DeWine’s order mandating the wearing of face masks: “While Van Wert County has been fortunate to keep our case number low, we ask all of our community members to help us continue to slow the […]
POSTED: 07/23/20 at 1:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News