Staff and submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports an increase of 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Thursday, April 15, for a total of 2,343 confirmed cases. There is also one known hospitalization at this time. To date, the health department has given 10,022 COVID-19 vaccinations. The following clinic dates […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 3:41 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert boys basketball team and cheerleaders recently held their annual awards banquet. Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Scholar Athlete awards were presented to juniors and seniors that have obtained a 3.2 or higher grade point average throughout their high school academic career. Above, left to right, senior Owen Treece earned Gold Certificate […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 2:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
During Van Wert’s recent basketball awards ceremony, four players received special awards for their efforts during the 2020-2021 season –CLAW Award (Best Defensive Player): Nate Jackson and Connor Pratt; COUGAR Award: (Best Offensive Player) Owen Treece; CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS and ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Aidan Pratt. Photo submitted
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 2:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Lincolnview Local Board of Education took a number of personnel actions, approved the list of graduates for this year, received a district coronavirus update from Superintendent Jeff Snyder, and also heard from a district parent concerning policies he feels should be adopted by the board related to sexuality and gender identification […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 1:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Four people were sentenced during criminal hearings held this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Eunice Bernhardt, 57, of Ohio City, was sentenced to up to nine years in prison on several sex-related charges. Judge Martin D. Burchfield sentenced Bernhardt to 6-9 years in prison on one count of […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 1:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Students in the Career Education Opportunities (CEO) program started their day off Wednesday with a pastry and certificate from program founder and coordinator Kerry Koontz to celebrate the successful conclusion of another year, the fifth for the program. Approximately 49 CEO students, along with school administrators from Van Wert, Crestview, and Lincolnview […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 1:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccinations and virus spreadAs of Wednesday, 38 percent of Ohioans have received at least one coronavirus vaccination shot. Although cases have plateaued, virus variants are more contagious among those who have not been vaccinated. […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 1:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation serves as a philanthropic vehicle for individuals, corporations, and organizations by administering grants to charitable organizations. “This competitive grant cycle is the best opportunity for local nonprofits to acquire 2021 funding for projects and programs, as our next cycle is in December, and those awards will […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 1:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Real estate professionals Josh Ebbing and Amber Davis cut the ribbon Wednesday on their company, Red Oak Realty, with friends, family, and the staff and board members of Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce on hand. Red Oak Realty handles residential and commercial property by appointment only by calling 419.852.8392 or 419.203.3957. For more information, […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 1:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County invites community members to join it at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Wassenberg Art Park for its annual Stand Against Racism event. This free event is a chance to unite voices to educate, advocate, and promote racial justice. Attendees will be given the opportunity […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 12:56 am. FILED UNDER: News