VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services has announced its Back to School Shoe Program. County residents who are at or below 200 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines and have a minor child in the home who will be attending school (preschool-12th grade) may receive assistance to purchase shoes […]
POSTED: 08/04/20 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, announces that Kaylie Tressler, a senior at Vantage Career Center, was selected as a recipient of the Student of the Year for the Northwest District of the Ohio Elks Association. Kaylie was selected as the Van Wert Elks Student of the Month […]
POSTED: 08/04/20 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information Class schedule pick-up for Van Wert High School students will be as follows: Per the Van Wert City Schools Reopening Plan- All students must wear a mask or other face covering while in the building. Social distancing will be observed and expected. Students will be permitted to navigate the building in order […]
POSTED: 08/04/20 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around today’s conference call, Maryland’s new plan for high school sports, new coaches at Van Wert High School, preseason football predictions and the new goal posts at Eggerss Stadium. Meeting The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association met with Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Monday, a […]
POSTED: 08/04/20 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The Van Wert County General Health District has reported a 64th confirmed case of Covid-19 in the county. The latest case is in the 50-59 age range.
POSTED: 08/03/20 at 2:17 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Despite uncertainty about the upcoming high school football season, the Van Wert Cougars hit the practice field Monday morning. Above, Damon McCracken runs a route and prepares to catch a pass from Owen Treece. Below, Cougar offensive and defensive linemen go through blocking drills. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 08/03/20 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer From homegrown student to teacher and coach, to administrator, and now, the top spot. That’s the story of new Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Mark Bagley, who officially took charge of the school system August 1. Bagley, a 1989 Van Wert High School graduate, has replaced Vicki Brunn, who retired and relocated […]
POSTED: 08/03/20 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. 30, over U.S. 127, both eastbound and westbound, Van Wert, will be one lane through the work zone for pavement repair. U.S. 30, at U.S. 224, both eastbound and westbound, […]
POSTED: 08/03/20 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about Eggerss Stadium, cross country, the Ohio High School Athletic Association and fall sports, the status of fall sports and Major League Baseball. Q: When are we going to hear more about Eggerss Stadium? I thought information about plans to improve or renovate it and […]
POSTED: 08/03/20 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Robert B. Ainsworth, 80, born and raised in Van Wert, died in hospice at Vancrest Health Care Center on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, after a long arduous battle caused by multiple strokes. Robert was born September 21, 1939, the son of Basil O. Ainsworth and Edith M. Etts Ainsworth, who both preceded him in death. […]
POSTED: 08/02/20 at 6:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries