Van Wert independent/YMCA information The YMCA of Van Wert County has developed a new and improved website at www.vwymca.org. Check this out to see local people, updated Y information, and an entire new layout. The new site has links/pages for each of the Y’s departments, including a Home Page with a blog link and sections […]
POSTED: 03/15/11 at 1:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Connect Ohio information COLUMBUS – Connect Ohio is pleased to announce Vantage Career Center as a partner in the statewide Every Citizen Online broadband training project. The program recently received $6.9 million in federal funding, as well as more than $3 million in assistance and contributions from a number of participating entities across […]
POSTED: 03/15/11 at 1:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
PAULDING – The Paulding County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be accepting bids for summer mowing, trimming, and weed control at the Black Swamp Nature Center located at 753 Fairground Drive. For more detailed information on the area to be maintained and bid instructions, contact the office at 419.399.4771. Deadline for […]
POSTED: 03/15/11 at 1:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Cougar fans can purchase White Out Team Champions t-shirts denoting the Cougars’ appearance in the state’s Sweet Sixteen in Division II tournament action to wear for the regional semifinal game being played Thursday, March 17, at Bowling Green State University. Orders for the t-shirts are due Wednesday, March 16, at 9 a.m. in […]
POSTED: 03/15/11 at 1:09 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Violet L. “Dolly” Fiock, 87, of Noblesville, Ind., and formerly of Rockford, died at 1:32 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. She was born October 3, 1923, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late George H. and Viola J. (Gebbink) Fiock. Survivors include a grandson. A brother, Earl Fiock; […]
POSTED: 03/14/11 at 11:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Ella “Louise” Wilson, 79, of Delphos, died at 9:19 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011, at her residence. She was born November 12, 1931, in Floyd County, Ky., the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Osbourne) Salyers. On June 19, 1955, she married Richard Monroe Wilson, who preceded her in death on March 24, 1990. […]
POSTED: 03/14/11 at 11:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police March 12, 9:57 a.m. — Two cars were reportedly “egged” while parked in the 700 block of Spencer Street. March 13, 12:33 a.m. — Shaun N. Sturgeon, 22, of 414 S. Shannon St., was arrested on two outstanding misdemeanor warrants as a result of a traffic stop near the intersection of Jefferson […]
POSTED: 03/14/11 at 2:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
POSTED: 03/14/11 at 1:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Boychoir, which was begun to honor the memory of Inas Mace, invites the community to eat at Bob Evans Restaurant in Van Wert from 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today to help raise money for the group’s free summer camp in August. Flyers, which customers must present when paying their bills, can be […]
POSTED: 03/14/11 at 1:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Purmort Brothers Insurance Agency in Van Wert was recently honored with the 2010 Blue Streak Circle of Achievement Underwriting Award by Central Insurance Companies. The Circle of Achievement Underwriting Award recognizes an agency that excels in underwriting and producing outstanding results. Blue Streak is Central’s premier personal insurance program. Since Blue Streak’s inception more than […]
POSTED: 03/14/11 at 1:17 am. FILED UNDER: Business