VW independent staff/submitted information Off The Streets (OTS) is an organization that has been helping those experiencing homelessness find housing and getting them off the streets. OTS is currently helping families in several states and in Ohio. The OTS chapter in Toledo has been very successful in their work and they will be sharing some […]
POSTED: 01/06/23 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is helping to ensure the next crop of Ohio producers has the resources to provide for their families and those across the state. The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit is now available to those who’ve recently entered the field and those who help beginning farmers. “Agriculture and food […]
VW independent sports Crestview 55 Bluffton 32 CONVOY — Cali Gregory reached 1,000 career points and helped Crestview (7-3, 3-1 NWC) defeat Bluffton 55-32 on Thursday. Gregory finished the game with 21 points, giving her a current total of 1,018. The Knights led 10-8 after one quarter, with Gregory scoring six points, then Crestsview expanded […]
POSTED: 01/06/23 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent staff/submitted information LIMA — Starting today, Girl Scouts are ready to take cookie orders as Girl Scouts of Western Ohio kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season. Every box of cookies sold provides invaluable experiences for Girl Scouts such as service projects, troop travel, and summer camp. Girl Scouts will offer nine […]
POSTED: 01/06/23 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Eric Hurless, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Van Wert, and Senior Branch Office Administrator, Cassondra Clark, have accepted invitations to become limited partners in The Jones Financial Companies, L.L.L.P., the holding company for the St. Louis-based financial services firm. “I am honored to be invited to become a limited partner in the […]
POSTED: 01/05/23 at 3:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
A flatbed tow truck backs in to get one of the vehicles involved in a two-car crash at U.S. 30 and John Brown Road in Van Wert this morning. It occurred shortly before 7 a.m. and both vehicles sustained heavy damage, along with ODOT signs. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the crash. The Van […]
POSTED: 01/05/23 at 10:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information FOSTORIA — AgCredit, one of northern Ohio’s largest lenders for farmers, rural homeowners and agribusiness, is hosting a free webinar series in January and February. The webinars will focus on different 2023 outlook topics for agriculture, featuring industry professionals as the presenters. Here is the schedule: January 11, 2023, 7 p.m. — Budget […]
POSTED: 01/05/23 at 10:38 am. FILED UNDER: Farm
Sister Maria Luisa Miller, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, January 2, 2023, at home in Dayton under the care of hospice. She was born November, 1936, in Cloverdale, the eldest daughter of eight children, and entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood, Dayton, in January, 1954. For 69 years she faithfully served God and His […]
POSTED: 01/05/23 at 10:31 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent staff/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation has completed the 2022 Fall Competitive Grant Cycle awards. The competitive grant cycle is a biannual process where Van Wert County nonprofits, government, and schools can apply for funding for special projects or programs impacting Van Wert County. The applications submitted by these organizations are reviewed […]
POSTED: 01/05/23 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Kari Casto, mother of Noah Girod, recently delivered 41 personal care items and 27 winter wear pieces to the Haven of Hope in Van Wert. The funds for the items were given by Noah, Kari, and Rosemary Girod, Noah’s grandmother. Jamie Ramos, executive director of the Haven of Hope, accepted the donations. This came about […]
POSTED: 01/05/23 at 4:38 am. FILED UNDER: News