DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Wednesday was Senior Citizen Day at the Van Wert County Fair, and a number of seniors took advantage of free admission and beautiful weather to take in a day at the fair. Other enticements for seniors at the fair were free doughnuts, a program by CHP, and lots of free entertainment. Of […]
POSTED: 09/02/21 at 12:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Four 2021 Van Wert High School graduates were recently awarded first place prizes in the 2021 Believe in Ohio State Competition. Zach Mason and Octavius Tucker brought home first place in the engineering category with their plan “The Big Rig Trash Compactor”, while Sophie Rutkowski and Andy Li won the […]
POSTED: 09/02/21 at 12:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its grant program. The Foundation is a philanthropic vehicle for individuals, corporations, and organizations by administering grants to charitable organizations to create a well-resourced and thriving quality of life for the community. The fall grant cycle is open for online […]
POSTED: 09/02/21 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, a network provider under American Medical Response’s contract with FEMA, proudly assists as a part of Hurricane Ida relief efforts. As shown, a rainbow glistens over a Spirit Medical Transport ambulance that set out earlier this week to assist with Hurricane Ida relief efforts. photo provided
POSTED: 09/01/21 at 11:59 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information Project Believe has once again stepped up to help students at The Marsh Foundation start school on a positive note. Last week, representatives visited campus with a delivery of backpacks and school supplies for all students. The organization, which originated in 2009, began by donating Christmas gifts to children in […]
POSTED: 09/01/21 at 11:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Six people were sentenced this week during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Drentae Moore, 22, of Lima, was sentenced to an indefinite prison term of 6-9 years on each of two counts of felonious assault, each a felony of the second degree. Judge Martin D. Burchfield ordered the […]
POSTED: 09/01/21 at 2:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Heart Land Patriots’ third annual Freedom Fest will be held in Fountain Park on Saturday, September 11. Festivities for the family-friendly event will begin with the American Legion Post 178 Color Guard presenting the and Sheila Chilcote-Collins singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Following “The Pledge of Allegiance,” a local pastor will […]
POSTED: 09/01/21 at 2:00 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Call for Entry! Our 44th Annual Photography Exhibit is ramping up and we need your photographs! Open to both adults and youth, amateur or professional, this exhibit is a great way to earn prize money! Entry forms are available online at: wassenbergartcenter.org or can be picked up at the art center. Forms can be emailed by request at: info@wassenbergartcenter.org. The exhibit will […]
POSTED: 09/01/21 at 1:54 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor HAVILAND — It’s one of the better non-conference small school rivalries in northwest Ohio and this year’s edition has even more intrigue. Wayne Trace will host Crestview on Friday night and both teams have new but familiar head coaches on their respective sidelines – former assistant James Lautzenheiser at Crestview and […]
POSTED: 09/01/21 at 3:59 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor One team is scoring points seemingly at will while the other is struggling to put points on the scoreboard. Van Wert (2-0, 1-0 WBL) enters Friday’s game against Defiance averaging 46 points per game and giving up 17.5 points, while the Bulldogs (1-1, 0-1 WBL) are averaging 3.5 points and allowing […]
POSTED: 09/01/21 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports