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
Staff and submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities mission is “through respect and support, the VWCBDD partners with people, families, and communities to foster independence and pathways to individual success. VWCBDD has specific services an individual will need at the time they are approved for eligibility and are adjusted for what […]
POSTED: 04/22/21 at 12:52 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles, Youth
The York Commanders 4-H Club held its second meeting of the year on March 28 in the Lincolnview Community Center. During the meeting, members discussed any enrollment questions, had new member introductions, and also took officer pictures. Shown are club officers (from the left) Avery Zielke (historian), Destiny Breese (reporter), Lakyn Bailey (health and safety […]
POSTED: 04/21/21 at 10:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview is one of several area teams ranked in the first Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association poll of the season. The Lancers (9-4) are ranked No. 5 in Division IV, trailing Toronto, Berlin-Hiland, Antwerp and Newark Catholic. Miller City is ranked eighth in Division IV and Kalida and St. Henry […]
POSTED: 04/21/21 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
After temperatures in the 60s on Monday, Old Man Winter revisited the area on Tuesday, bringing snow and sub-freezing temperatures to Van Wert County. Local resident Eric Miglin’s photo of snow falling around a budding tree (above) aptly shows the aberration of snow in April. The county was under a Winter Weather Advisory from 7 […]
POSTED: 04/21/21 at 3:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor LIMA — Former Van Wert resident and businesswoman Donna Grimm has been named one of the 12 recipients of the Lima area’s 2021 Jefferson Award. The award is given to those whose volunteer work and public service are above and beyond the norm. Now living in Wapakoneta, Grimm and her husband, W.W. […]
POSTED: 04/21/21 at 2:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information Van Wert residents will soon get a first look at the newly remodeled Walmart Supercenter at 301 Town Center Blvd., as the much-anticipated project is now complete. The remodel includes several department transformations that will help customers save time. The upgrades also complement the measures the company has taken in its U.S. stores to help […]
POSTED: 04/21/21 at 2:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
Staff and submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District will hold its annual Budget Commission meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, April 23, in the Van Wert County Courthouse conference room. This meeting is open to the public.
POSTED: 04/21/21 at 2:44 am. FILED UNDER: News