OHIO CITY—On September 19 the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Ohio City Fire Department for a house fire. CERT is working to raise support for the families. After meeting with the family it is determined that monetary donations are needed.
Wee Care Learning Center on 10485 Van Wert Decatur Rd, Van Wert, announces sponsorship of the USDA-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S.
VAN WERT—The Van Wert County Agricultural Society, the managing organization of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, recently announced the new LED Sign at Gate 2 is complete. When you drive by the fairgrounds on Washington Street the new LED Sign located at the Gate 2 entrance is sure to catch your attention.
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VAN WERT COUNTY—Van Wert County was recently awarded $750,000.00 from the state through the Neighborhood Revitalization Grant. The grant is part of $18.2 million released to 34 communities throughout Ohio by governor DeWine on Thursday afternoon.
ROCKFORD—It was a busy week for the Rockford Village Council. Mayor Ron Searight issued a proclamation, council provided updates on the recent problems with Rockford mail, gave some news about one of Rockford’s native daughters, and passed two resolutions–all on Tuesday night.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a news conference call on Wednesday, September 18 with farmers and other leaders in Ohio agriculture to discuss the severe drought stretching across Southeast Ohio and share resources available to affected farmers. Ohio is currently experiencing the worst drought in the state since the Dust Bowl. Last week, Brown also hosted a webinar in partnership with USDA’s Farm Service Agency to help connect farmers with federal resources related to the drought.
COLUMBUS—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced recently the approval of seven projects that will create 458 new jobs and retain 357 jobs statewide.
In the early morning hours of August 31, 1997 Diana Spencer, former Princess of Wales, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash at the Place de l’Alma in Paris, France. Also in the car with her were her boyfriend, Dodi al Fayed, French chauffeur Henri Paul, and English bodyguard Trevor Reese-Jones.
Those around the minimal age of senior discounts can still remember a day and age of life without computers, chat rooms and hi-tech entertainment. “Way back then” games, yes, genuine board games, often occupied social outings and taught valuable lessons in the real game of life.