State grade cards: Lincolnview scores 4 out of 5 stars
MIDDLE POINT— Lincolnview Schools has earned 4 out of 5 stars from the state’s School Report Card for 2023-24. They received 4.5 stars last year.
October 2024
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WORPO open house sought input on transportation needs
LIMA — Area residents had the opportunity to explore upcoming transportation initiatives affecting Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties at an open house hosted by the West Central Ohio Rural Transportation Planning Organization (WORPO) on Monday afternoon. The event took place at the Ohio Department of Transportation offices in Lima.
State grade cards: Van Wert scores 3 out of 5 stars
VAN WERT—At its Wednesday, September 25 meeting, the Van Wert Schools Board of Education addressed several matters, approving key contracts, agreements, and donations to support district programs. The board heard from Chris Covey who gave a presentation on the recently released Ohio School Report Card for Van Wert Schools.
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Convoy sewer project moves forward
CONVOY—Work is continuing on an effort to rehab Convoy’s sewer system. On Tuesday, September 24, representatives from Wessler Engineering gave members of the Village’s Public Affairs Board, an update on the village’s $1.7 million sewer improvement project.
October street closings announced
VAN WERT — The City of Van Wert has announced the following street closings for the month of October. Van Wert Booster Club – The annual homecoming parade will be Wednesday, Oct.
Secretary LaRose issues key reminders one week from the start of early voting
COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently issued a series of key reminders one week from the start of early voting (October 8) for the 2024 General Election. Early voting begins the day after the close of voter registration.
First Financial Bank hosts food drive for local community
VAN WERT—First Financial Bank will host a food drive in the Van Wert area from Oct. 7-25, accepting canned food and nonperishable boxed food in specially marked bins at its financial centers in Van Wert at 1163 S. Shannon St., and in Delphos at 202 N. Main St.
The First Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
DeWine on death of Pete Rose
COLUMBUS—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement following news of the death of former Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose: “Fran and I and our family are deeply saddened to learn of Pete Rose’s passing. In 1963, our parish priest Father Bertke took my dad and me to the Reds’ Opening Day game. It happened to be Pete Rose’s first game for the Reds. Fran and our family had the joy of watching Pete play for the Reds hundreds of times over the years. No one ever worked harder or hustled more than Pete Rose. No one ever got more out of his natural talent than Pete Rose. It was a true joy to watch him play baseball. Fran and I extended our sincerest condolences to Pete’s children and family.”