Congressman Bob Latta visits Vantage Career Center

Vantage Career Center is honored to have welcomed Congressman Bob Latta for a visit to our campus! By taking part in some activities and interacting with the students, Latta was able to experience the hands-on skill training that Vantage is known for. A presentation highlighted the future of Vantage and the new additions that will be added to the district. After the presentation, some of the students were able to ask questions and present Congressman Latta with engraved coasters as a token of appreciation. The day continued with interactive experiences through some simulations. The CDL instructor gave Latta the opportunity to sit behind the wheel and navigate a semi-truck simulation, providing a true-to-life experience of the skills students are achieving. Additionally, The Criminal Justice Seniors guided Latta through the proper traffic stop procedures and other skills needed for the field. Thank you to Congressman Bob Latta for taking the time to visit Vantage Career Center and support all of the opportunities Vantage has to offer.

RESPECT – The Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin Comes to Van Wert

VAN WERT –The Queen of Soul lives on when RESPECT: The Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin takes the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. This high-energy Broadway-style show will light up the theater with soul, rhythm, and timeless hits on Saturday, April 19th, promising an unforgettable night of music and celebration. The evening of powerful theatre is Presented by OhioHealth and Supported by Roger & Kay Okuley.

Monarch butterflies are coming our way

The monarch butterflies that were born here in Ohio late last summer and early fall, have spent their winter in the mountains of Central Mexico. As of the first week of March, all of them have left their oyamel fir forest sanctuaries and are headed north.

Freedom to Read

Many Americans fear that the institutions protecting our democracy are under threat. Democracy originated in the city-states of ancient Greece, where citizens met in open forums to voice their opinions and share ideas. Ever since, the free flow of ideas has been essential to the preservation of democracy, thus it’s now more important than ever to protect our access to all sources of ideas, including books.

PPEC Lineman speaks about Project Indiana to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Terry Minic,(Journey Lineman, Paulding Putnam Corporative ),as the guest speaker at the March 20, 2025, club meeting. Terry came at the invitation of Richard Price,(CEO, Pauling Putnam Corporative). Terry spoke to the Kiwanians about Project Indiana and the amazing things that the organization are doing for less fortunate communities in other countries. We take the modern conveniences electricity provides us for granted. But many families in remote areas of the world live the simplest of lives. They endure extreme hardships because electricity isn’t available. Through Project Indiana, Indiana’s electric cooperatives are empowering global communities one village at a time.

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Tornado touches down in Van Wert County

VAN WERT — The region experienced weather extremes Wednesday, with thunderstorms, hail, and fluctuating temperatures before severe storms moved through the area in the evening.