SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Adult medical programs at Vantage Career Center will soon be on the move. Those classes – Practical Nursing, STNA, Medical Assisting and the new Registered Nurse transition program – will relocate to the Thomas Edison building across the street from Vantage. The move is scheduled to be complete by January. During Thursday […]
POSTED: 10/08/21 at 3:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information As promised, Van Wert Live is announcing the dynamic addition of two new national touring artists to the list of entertainment offerings for 2021. The first musical addition to the 2021 line-up on the Niswonger Performing Arts Center stage is Denver and the Mile High Orchestra on Sunday, November 21 […]
POSTED: 10/08/21 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that U.S. 30 rest areas will close for two days, Tuesday, October 12 and Wednesday, October 13, for tree removal. According to ODOT, the westbound roadside rest areas will close first and once the work is compete, crews will move to close […]
POSTED: 10/08/21 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports four additional COVID-19 deaths of Van Wert County residents, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths to 68. The age ranges of the newly reported deaths include one from 80-89 years, two between 70-79 years and one from 50-59 […]
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VW independent news/submitted information The Convoy Lions Club is ready to help restore the roar. The Lions Club is restarting the ROAR (Rewards to Opitmize Advanced Reading) program for Crestview third graders. Students will earn three cents a point for every advanced reading point they accumulate during the year and a pizza party will be […]
POSTED: 10/08/21 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
It’s homecoming week in Van Wert and the annual homecoming parade took place Wednesday night with members of the 2020 Division IV state champion Cougars football team serving as Grand Marshals. The parade ended with a pep rally at Fountain Park then it was off to Eggerss Stadium for the Powder Puff game, where the […]
POSTED: 10/06/21 at 10:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor I started last week’s picks with Coldwater vs. St. Henry and the words “Don’t ask me why but this one feels like it has upset written all over it.” For whatever reason it just felt like St. Henry would upset top ranked Coldwater but I went ahead and picked the Cavaliers to […]
POSTED: 10/06/21 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
It was Seniors vs. Juniors at Eggerss Stadium Wednesday night, as the two squads met on the field for the annual Van Wert Powder Puff game. Senior Emilee Phillips (above) tightropes the sideline for valuable yards while speedy junior Sofi Houg (below) runs again from defenders. The Seniors went on to win the game 32-20. […]
POSTED: 10/06/21 at 10:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Elementary students showed off their Cougar Pride during Wednesday night’s homecoming parade in downtown Van Wert, while members of the Class of 2024 celebrated a “Winner Wonderland.” Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 10/06/21 at 9:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Ohio Department of Insurance and AAA are urging motorists to be extra cautious due to an increase in deer-car crashes during this time of year. Statistics show there have been 100,672 deer-related crashes on Ohio’s roadways since […]
POSTED: 10/06/21 at 9:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News