DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Board of Education unanimously approved resolutions related to the district’s construction of a new grades 1-5 elementary school, as well as an energy conservation project that would center mostly on the S.F. Goedde Building. The board first voted 4-0 (board member Ken Mengerink was unable to attend the meeting) […]
POSTED: 01/27/11 at 5:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent A Van Wert man who sought treatment options for his heroin addiction received prison instead during a sentencing hearing held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. A frustrated Judge Charles D. Steele told defendant Kasey L. Schisler, 22, that “you’ve pretty much exhausted our avenues to treat that problem,” and […]
POSTED: 01/27/11 at 4:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County 4-H program announces the formation of a new club. Van Wert County will be offering shooting sports education through a new club, starting this year. The club is open to youths ages 9-18 who enroll in the 4-H program. The new club, which will meet frequently at the Junior Fair Building […]
POSTED: 01/27/11 at 3:23 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert independent/ODA information Areas across northwest Ohio are slated to receive gypsy moth aerial treatments by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in early spring to slow the spread of the destructive insect. ODA staff members will also host several open houses in treatment areas that will offer attendees the opportunity to speak directly with […]
POSTED: 01/27/11 at 3:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce 2011 Leadership Class will be holding a cornhole tournament fundraiser on Saturday, February 5, at 10 a.m., at the YWCA of Van Wert County. The tournament fee is $20 per team with a cash payout and double elimination. The event also will include a 50/50 drawing and available […]
POSTED: 01/27/11 at 3:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League; Cats A 2-year-old male white cat, neutered, vet checked. A 2-year-old female. A 6-year-old male, white, blue eyes, orange tail, front declawed. Nayla, a 2-year-old calico, with yellow eyes. Kittens An 8-month-old calico. Scooby, a 4-month-old female outside kitten, black and white. Male […]
POSTED: 01/27/11 at 2:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
ROCKY McVAIGH/independent sports The Van Wert YMCA Marlins have competed in three meets since the holiday break and fared well in all of them. On January 8, five team members traveled to Marion to swim in the Marion County YMCA Pentathlon. The meet awarded both individual event competition, plus an overall winner (based on combined […]
POSTED: 01/27/11 at 2:14 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Quilts, rugs focus of current exhibit By Seth Baker “The Art of Fiber,” on display through February 25 at the Wassenberg Art Center, Van Wert, features quilts, hooked rugs, and needle punched rugs, as well as some felted items. Exhibit hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) and admission is free. The show […]
POSTED: 01/26/11 at 1:42 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
First National Bank to Rose Acceptance Inc., inlot 185, Convoy. Rose Acceptance Inc. to EH Pooled 1110 LP, inlot 185, Convoy. Lois Jean Davies and Stephen Douglas Harter to Jeffrey N. Ricker, portion of section 26, Ridge Township. Joshua T. Avalos and Kelly J. Avalos to Steven Racster, inlot 180, Convoy. Carl L. Renner and […]
POSTED: 01/26/11 at 1:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a burglary at 523 Wesley Drive. Sometime between August 19 and August 22, 2010, someone entered the residence ant made off with a number of coins. If you have any information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers […]
POSTED: 01/26/11 at 3:08 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers