Consultants provide EPA grant info

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A number of local residents, including business and government leaders, attended a meeting held Wednesday to provide options on how a $180,000 EPA Assessment Grant could be spent. Three representatives of Soil and Materials Engineers Inc. (SME) – Vice President Daniel O. Roesner and project consultants Mark Quimby and Rhonda Miller – […]

ODOT has flood-safety tips for Ohioans

Van Wert independent/ODOT information COLUMBUS – With more than 83 road closures and restrictions around the state due to flooding – and more expected as rivers, creeks, and streams rise – the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) reminds motorists when faced with flooded roadways, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” ODOT safety experts urge motorists to be […]

Substance abuse lands pair in prison

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two people fighting substance abuse received prison sentences during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Michael Missler, 21, of Convoy, was given a three-year prison term on a charge of burglary, a second-degree felony, and a 12-month sentence on one count of breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony […]

Tree seedling purchase deadline nears

The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for tree seedlings, which are available in packets of 10 at a minimal cost. Orders will be accepted until Friday, March 11. The following seedling species are available: American Arborvitae, Austrian Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, American […]

State agency marks ‘Red Cross Month’

COLUMBUS – March commemorates Red Cross Month and the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Medical Services is encouraging Ohioans to work together to prepare their communities for disasters or emergencies. “Our EMTs and firefighters offer Ohioans the highest level of trauma care possible when responding to injury, illness, fire or other disasters,” […]

Area woman trapped by floodwaters

WILLSHIRE — An area woman found out the hard way that flood waters can be dangerous after she drove down a section of Harner Road closed for high water and her vehicle stalled as she tried to negotiate the water. Members of the Willshire Volunteer Fire Department were able to rescue the woman, but not […]

Congressman announces art competition

BOWLING GREEN – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) announces the 2011 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to all high school students who reside in the Fifth Congressional District. “The Congressional Art Competition is an excellent opportunity for high school students to showcase their artistic ability,” Latta said. “I look forward to seeing our […]

Willshire Lions set pancake-sausage day

WILLSHIRE – The Willshire Lions Club will be sponsoring its annual pancake and sausage day on Saturday, March 12.  The event will be held from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lions Club building on State Street in Willshire.  Proceeds will be used for various community projects including sponsoring a trip to Washington, D.C. for the […]

New criteria for Flowers in Full Bloom

The 11th annual Flowers in Full Bloom Award Committee has decided to make minor changes to the nomination process in order to expand and reach a wider array of women. The requirements have been modified to the following: Nominees must be 65 years of age to qualify for award Van Wert County residents Have had past […]

Willshire Youth Activities to have sign-up

WILLSHIRE – Willshire Youth Activities is preparing for the upcoming spring and summer ball season.  Registration will be held on Saturday, March 12, from 9-11 a.m. at the Willshire American Legion post on State Street (next to Willshire Home Furnishings). Children may be registered to play T-ball, baseball or softball. Age requirements are that a […]