Staff and submitted information The need for homeless shelters in Van Wert County is greater than the surrounding five counties combined, according to the Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission. On average, there are 30-40 Van Wert County community members experiencing homelessness on any given day. Some are employed. Some are as young as 18. Homelessness in […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 11:11 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Governor DeWine on Wednesday outlined law enforcement reform efforts made in the past year, efforts that are pending, and efforts that will be announced in the near future. “As we go forward as a nation, we must learn from the tragic death of George Floyd,” said Governor DeWine. “His death […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 11:08 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Only 10 days left in our online auction, which will be ending just in time to pick up the items before Mother’s Day! What about a stay in a mystical forest way up among the trees? We have on the auction block! Get your bid in now! What about a song written just for a […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 11:05 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
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