Staff and submitted information Five area girls have been selected for the 2021 R.K. Thompson Self Reliance Award, according to Breanne Sudduth, Keri McClure and Anthony Adams, co-chairpersons of the Van Wert Service Club’s selection committee. The program provides cash awards to seniors of Van Wert County High Schools who best exhibit the trait of self-reliance. These […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 11:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information After five months in the position of workforce development manager for Van Wert County, Jane Schmid reports there are over 200 employers and 100 jobs posted on www.vanwertworks.com, the local free job posting site. “We are committed to filling the great career opportunities posted by local employers,” Schmid noted. “Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 11:31 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of the Boodle e-card, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local. To purchase a Boodle e-card or to learn more about offering at a business, click here to use at any of the participating shops […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 11:27 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is currently enrolling eligible Van Wert County youths. The program, which runs from May 1 through August 31, will match participants with community partners for paid summer employment. Youths have the opportunity to develop skills, set career goals, and learn more about the community, all […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 11:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information Hidden Spaces is back! Don’t miss this year’s event on Friday, May 7, from 4-8 p.m. Tickets are only $10 and, when purchased, provide access to some of the great hidden spaces just steps off the sidewalk in downtown Van Wert. Tickets are available at Main Street Van Wert or Truly […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information Local attorney John E. Hatcher announces the relocation of his private legal practice to 120 W. Main St. in Van Wert. The new office is located on the first floor, with the entrance on the Jefferson Street side of the building. Hatcher’s areas of practice include family law, business law, estate […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
Rodger S. Wilson, 70, of Convoy, passed away at 6:36 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 11, 1951, in Van Wert, the son of Rodger O. and Winifred (Campbell) Wilson, who both preceded him in death. On September 9, 1972, he married Barbara Mercer. Together, they shared years of […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 7:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Note: This week’s Friday Flashback goes back to April, 2011 when Van Wert County rivals Crestview and Lincolnview met in baseball and softball. Below is what appeared on the VW independent Sports page. Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Knights baseball team overcame a late-inning rally by Lincolnview to win 5-2 in both […]
POSTED: 04/23/21 at 2:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Staff and submitted information The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation announces that campaign Revive Live has begun in order to provide the wherewithal for the return of live entertainment to local venues. Artists and performers from around the world will once again bring their talents and trades to a Van Wert Live stage to […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig S. Riedel (R-Defiance) announced the Ohio House has approved House Bill 110, the state’s two-year operating budget that creates a new school funding plan and provides tax relief to Ohioans. The Fair School Funding Plan is a historic initiative that is the result of collaboration among […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 11:15 pm. FILED UNDER: News