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Elida schools to stay in voucher lawsuit
Jul. 17—ELIDA — The Elida school board renewed its participation in the coalition of public schools suing Ohio's EdChoice voucher system in a split vote Tuesday. A motion to pay Elida's dues toward the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding and EdChoice litigation — for a combined cost of $4,110 for the upcoming school year — passed by a 3-2 vote, with board members David ...
Venedocia man named to Farm Bureau health benefits board
Jul. 17—COLUMBUS — Craig Pohlman, of Venedocia, was recently named to the seven-member Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan board of trustees. Pohlman and his wife, Sheila, raise corn, soybeans and grain sorghum. A 19-year Van Wert County Farm Bureau member, Pohlman currently serves on the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation board of trustees representing members in Allen, Paulding, Putnam and Van ...
Multiple departments called in to battle a 3-alarm barn fire on Grubb Road South
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Multiple area departments battled a third-alarm barn fire this afternoon near Williams and Bresler Lake reservoirs. According to fire personnel on scene, the call came in at 3 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a barn fire at 890 Grubb Road South, with Spencerville, American Township, Shawnee Township, Delphos, and Cridersville responding. Upon arrival, the barn was fully engulfed in intense flames, causing complete destruction of the structure, resulting in a third alarm declaration.
Allen County Council on Aging hold Medicare Workshop for Lima residents
LIMA (WLIO) - The Allen County Council on Aging held a Medicare workshop free to the public this afternoon. The workshop was presented by trained and certified workers from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance program and provided those in attendance with information that has to be considered when becoming eligible for health insurance.
Wiffle ball with police in the Piqua parks
Piqua High School Resource Officer Chris Walters gets ready to pitch to one of the many young people that came out to enjoy a game of wiffle ball with Piqua Police officers and the Miami County Park District Ranger as part of the Police in the Parks program on Tuesday, July 16, at Pitsenbarger Park in Piqua. Piqua Police Chief Rick Byron, who came to cheer on the teams, said he was impressed with the large number of kids who came to enjoy some time with the officers. The next opportunity for local kids to challenge the officers will be a kickball game at Lower Mote Park by College Street on Wednesday, July 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. There will also be a basketball game with the officers on Friday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fountain Park, and the final game will be flag football on Friday, Aug. 16, from 1-3 p.m. at Kiwanis Park.
Springview Manor nursing home invite all to annual Garden Party "For Good"
LIMA (WLIO) - The Springview Manor nursing home had their garden party for residents and their families. The annual event brought the friends and family of the homes' residents together for a fun and relaxing evening. Those who joined had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful artwork display made by...
Plans underway for Sidney’s Civil War Living History Weekend
SIDNEY — Final plans are being made for Sidney’s Civil War Living History Weekend. The two-day event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, in Tawawa Park in Sidney. The event is free and open to the public. “Tawawa Park’s 230 acres is ideally suited...
Lima children learning from GenNext camp
Jul. 17—LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith visited GenNext campers at Bradfield Community Center Wednesday and said the camp is an important way to show local students how their education relates to real careers they can acquire in their hometown. The camp is part of a campaign by the office of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), in partnership with Smith and other Ohio mayors to expose children ...
Mayor Smith swears in Baker as chief of the Lima Police Department
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A 32-year veteran of the Lima Police Department is now set to take the helm. Major James Baker was sworn in by Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith Wednesday morning as Lima's newest police chief. He is replacing retiring Chief Angel Cortes. Baker's vision for the Lima Police...
Local woman to run 177 miles across Ohio to raise money for multiple sclerosis
FINNEYTOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - A local woman will run 177 miles in six days next week, starting on Sunday in Van Wert and ending in Cuyahoga Falls on Friday. That spans nearly the length of the entire state of Ohio!. It's part of a nationwide relay run with the nonprofit...
Mercy Health Cancer Program Attains National Re-accreditation
July 17, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health: LIMA, OHIO (July 17, 2024) – Mercy Health’s oncology program has received re-accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. This program is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards.
Ohio senator talks redistricting at 'lunch and learn' event
Jul. 18—LIMA — Ohio voters thought the issue of gerrymandering, in which the determination of political district boundaries would favor one political party over another, was settled in a 2015 referendum that created the Ohio Redistricting Commission, a body that would provide for a more bipartisan approach to district mapping. However, in the wake of controversial redistricting results that ...
Easy going concert…
If you like “trop rock” music, Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert is the place to be tonight. Gone 2 Paradise, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band will bring tropical vibes to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Gone 2 Paradise is considered one of the best Jimmy Buffett tribute bands in the country. Concessions will be available. Tonight’s free concert is part of the Feel Good Friday concert series. Photo submitted.
Friday Flashback: Cougars drop finale
Editor’s note: The Friday Flashback feature is back on the Sports page of the VW independent until the end of August. Each Friday, the VW independent will turn back the hands of time by featuring a sports story dating back 10 years or longer. This installment goes back to October of 2012 and the football regular season finale between Van Wert and Ottawa-Glandorf. Below is the story as it appeared on the Sports page.
Van Wert Federal Savings Bank changing its name soon
It’s now official – Van Wert Federal Savings Bank announced the bank’s name will be changed to GreenWay Bank, effective August 1. Bank officials said the name change reflects the addition of many new products and services for both consumers and businesses, as well as expanding its geographic reach into Fort Wayne.
Kerrigan Lenhart Crowned Miss Summer Moon Queen
On Wednesday, July 17, Kerrigan Lenhart was crowned the 2024 Miss Summer Moon Queen at the annual Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce Miss Summer Moon Scholarship Pageant. Lenhart, an incoming senior at Wapakoneta High School, is the daughter of Ronald and Karen Lenhart.
Man charged with fatal shooting at Putnam County business found competent to stand trial
PUTNAM COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A Lima man charged with a fatal shooting at a Putnam County trucking company has been found competent to stand trial. 26-year-old Konner Dunklee pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, attempting to commit murder, felonious assault, and assault. After the mental evaluation, he can stand trial on those charges, but his lawyers are looking for a second evaluation.
Piqua Commission hears ordinance to change meeting rules
PIQUA — The Piqua City Commission introduced an ordinance to adopt new rules for future commission meetings during on Tuesday, July 16. Some of the new updated rules for meetings would include: not continuing meetings after 9 p.m.; ensuring all comments are related to city business or activities; and instituting a public comment request card which will be monitored throughout public comment sessions.
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