SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Anthony Adams will again serve as president of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education. Adams was re-elected during Wednesday’s organizational meeting. Rachel White will serve as vice-president. Greg Blackmore and Scott Mull were sworn in for new four year terms. The board will meet 5 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday […]
POSTED: 01/13/22 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor Critical Race Theory is not being taught in the Lincolnview Local Schools. Superintendent Jeff Snyder issued a statement about the matter Wednesday night. It was in response to concerns expressed during the December, 2021 school board meeting. “A concern was brought to our attention regarding the potential teachings of Critical Race Theory […]
POSTED: 01/13/22 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society has announced they will be participating in the Betty White Challenge on Monday, January 17. The challenge is in honor of the late Betty White’s 100th birthday. White was an animal lover known for her charitable and advocacy work on behalf of animals. Fans are asked to […]
POSTED: 01/13/22 at 4:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Winners of the Crestview Middle School spelling bee are Brayden Hampton (sixth grade runner-up), Ashley Burk (sixth grade champion), Nora Myers (seventh grade runner-up), Lainey Gardner (seventh grade champion and overall champion), Makinzee Williamson (eighth grade runner-up) and Brentyn Rodriguez (eighth grade champion). Winners will advance to the Van Wert County Spelling Bee held at […]
POSTED: 01/13/22 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert County General Health District and local health partners will soon launch a Community Health Assessment for Van Wert County. The assessment gathers information regarding what the public feels are the health needs of the community. Van Wert County residents are encouraged to contribute to this assessment […]
POSTED: 01/13/22 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services (EMFTS) is joining the American Red Cross in raising awareness about the national blood crisis – the worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors […]
POSTED: 01/13/22 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor 16 people appeared for hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this past week, including four defendants who were sentenced on various charges. Carl Robinson, 39, of Van Wert, was sentenced to three years of community control and up to six months at the WORTH Center on two counts of aggravated […]
POSTED: 01/12/22 at 2:23 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — A new Ohio law went into effect today (January 12) that shields patients from receiving and paying surprise medical bills after certain unanticipated treatment. Surprise medical bills typically range hundreds to thousands of dollars, and a recent national study indicates that unexpected medical bills, including surprise medical bills, lead the list […]
POSTED: 01/12/22 at 2:21 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Daryl Gene Neuenschwander, Jr., 51, of Van Wert passed away Monday afternoon, January 10, 2022, at Van Wert Health. He was born on May 7, 1970 in Lima, to Daryl Gene Neuenschwander Sr., who preceded him in death, and Nancy Jean (Tamplin) Neuenschwander of Ada, who survives. He married the former Audrey Jo (Mackie) Neuenschwander […]
POSTED: 01/12/22 at 12:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced additional National Guard deployments to support COVID-19 testing locations across the state. The testing locations are helping to divert testing traffic from hospital emergency rooms. “We are grateful that National Guard members are continuing to fill critical roles in our state’s […]
POSTED: 01/12/22 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News