DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted has been traveling across the state this week visiting vocational schools to talk about In-Demand Jobs Week. One of his stops was at Vantage Career Center on Friday during an event that underscored the benefits of being prepared for the next step in life. Signing Day at […]
POSTED: 05/08/21 at 12:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Shown above are some of the interesting spaces seen during Friday’s Hidden Spaces tour, which showcased downtown spaces at 104 and 108 E. Main St., 200 E. Main St., and 218 E. Central Ave. photos by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer The Haven of Hope homeless shelter in Van Wert has an important new plaque hanging on one of its walls. It reads “Space Reserved for Veterans, providing for those men and women who have provided for us all. Your service and sacrifices will never be forgotten, and can never be repaid.” The […]
POSTED: 05/07/21 at 10:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Lincolnview turned 13 first place finishes into a team title at Thursday’s home quad meet with Bluffton, Spencerville and Temple Christian. Cole Gorman and Daegan Hatfield each had a pair of first place finishes for the Lancers, with Gorman winning the 100 meter dash in 12.0 seconds and the pole vault […]
POSTED: 05/07/21 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Softball Lincolnview 17 Delphos Jefferson 1 DELPHOS — The stage is set for Monday’s Northwest Conference showdown between two teams with undefeated NWC records – Lincolnview and Crestview. The Lancers defeated Delphos Jefferson 17-1 in five innings on Friday to improve to 18-3 (7-0 NWC). For the second time in two […]
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SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Financial and personnel matters were among the agenda items handled during Thursday night’s meeting of the Vantage Career Center Board of Education. Board members agreed to issue nearly $9.3 million in school improvement refunding bonds, which should save Vantage a substantial amount of money. “Currently we’re looking at saving our taxpayers approximately […]
POSTED: 05/06/21 at 10:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Local government and church officials were among those who gathered at noon Thursday for a National Day of Prayer service in front of the Van Wert County Courthouse. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 05/06/21 at 10:26 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reported an increase of 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Thursday, April 29, for a total of 2,372 confirmed cases. There are no known hospitalizations at this time. To date, the health department has given 10,452 COVID-19 vaccinations. The following clinic dates are scheduled […]
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VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for local non-profit organizations to provide concessions in Fountain Park during the Feel-Good Friday concert series. This summer there will be 11 dates where concessions will be needed, starting May 28 and running through August 20. The June 4 and August 6 […]
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In continued support of the program, Central Insurance Companies donated padfolios to all student interns involved in the Van Wert High School Career Education Opportunities (CEO) program. Shown are Van Wert CEO student interns with Central representatives Shannon Akerman and Lisa Nolan. CEO students from Lincolnview and Crestview will receive their gifts later. Central photo
POSTED: 05/06/21 at 10:13 pm. FILED UNDER: News