VW independent/submitted information October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the YWCA of Van Wert County is teaming with several downtown businesses throughout the month to bring awareness to domestic violence and YWCA services available to victims. The Well Nutrition, Van Wert County Humane Society, Truly Divine, and Main Street Van Wert have all joined […]
POSTED: 09/25/20 at 12:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Audra Zinn, owner/coach of ReLife Holistic Services cut the ribbon Thursday morning on her new location in The Bachwell Center, 118 N. Washington St. The partnership with The Bachwell provides ReLife Holistic Services a bigger space for its clients, as it provides a bridge that connects them with area meditation, yoga, and […]
POSTED: 09/25/20 at 12:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
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 released Ohio’s updated Public Health Advisory System map. New health data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health found that nine counties currently have a very […]
POSTED: 09/25/20 at 12:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Community Health Professionals (CHP) Home Care & Hospice is offering drive-thru flu shots for adults and seniors. Regular and high-dose influenza vaccine will be available by appointment only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon, beginning October 6 under the carport at CHP’s Adult Day Care building, 1151 Westwood Drive in Van […]
POSTED: 09/25/20 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports an increase of 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases since last Thursday, for a total of 111 cases overall. Of the new cases, two were in the birth-19 years age group, three were in the 20-29 age group, one was in the 30-39 […]
POSTED: 09/24/20 at 1:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Pint Night continues in the Art Park, join us! We have $2 domestics available too! Bring a blankie, lawn chair, easel, etc. This week it is on, so bring yourselves and be prepared to continue to battle the Covid monster. Attention all photographers! Call for Entry! The 43rd annual Wassenberg Photography Exhibit deadline to enter your photos is […]
POSTED: 09/24/20 at 12:55 am. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Former Van Wert DARE officer Greg Blackmore is the newest member of the Van Wert City Board of Education. Blackmore, who retired from the Van Wert Police Department in April, was sworn in during Wednesday night’s school board meeting. He’s replacing Tom Losh, who resigned last month, and his term will expire […]
POSTED: 09/24/20 at 12:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Nine people entered changes of pleas while two people were sentenced during hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Eric Seekings, 38, of Paulding, changed his plea to guilty to one count of attempted burglary, a felony of the third degree. Judge Martin D. Burchfield ordered a […]
POSTED: 09/24/20 at 12:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the Disabled American Veterans group, which will be celebrated Friday, September 25. Shown are (front row, from the left) DAV representatives Robert Habern, Paul Wilson, Steve Pollock, and Merl Saam; (back row) Commissioners Todd Wolfrum, Thad Lichtensteiger, and Stan Owens. photo provided
POSTED: 09/24/20 at 12:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Wednesday the filing of litigation to block the payment of nuclear bailout money stemming from House Bill 6. “Ohio laws should not be built on the basis of fraud, deceit, and intimidation,” Yost said. “Given the corruption surrounding House Bill 6, it is proper to […]
POSTED: 09/24/20 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: News