POSTED: 04/15/11 at 1:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Special Olympics is once again having a pork chop dinner on Tuesday, May 10, from 4-6 p.m. The menu consists of pork chop, baked potato, green beans, roll and cookies. The cost of the meal is $7. This is a presale event only, with ticket sales running until Tuesday, May 3. Tickets […]
POSTED: 04/15/11 at 1:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview girls’ varsity softball team, which has struggled at times early in the season, got a boost with a hard-fought 6-5 non-conference victory Wednesday over previously unbeaten Van Wert. The After trailing 2-0 in the first inning, the Lady Knights got the short game going in the third […]
POSTED: 04/14/11 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONTINENTAL — The Lincolnview varsity track teams competed in Continental Tuesday night in a tri-meet with Continental and Paulding. Both the Lancer boys’ and girls’ teams won easily, with the girls scoring 80 points and the boys scoring 70. Highlight of the night included a new school record set in the […]
POSTED: 04/14/11 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor LIMA – Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials from District 1 in Lima announced a total of 46 projects totaling $63,996.996 will be constructed this year in the eight counties it oversees. Of the 2011 projects, Van Wert County will see construction on seven projects totaling $14,640,006 second highest for this year, […]
POSTED: 04/14/11 at 3:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Members of the Van Wert County Family and Children First Council found themselves debating how to continue to provide needed services to Van Wert County’s most vulnerable children and families during a meeting held earlier this week. The discussion began with a request by Van Wert City Schools Superintendent Ken Amstutz for […]
POSTED: 04/14/11 at 3:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Two people were arraigned in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, including the wife of a man charged with rape and escape. Victoria R. Roberts, 31, of Middle Point, wife of rape suspect Thomas Roberts Jr., entered not guilty pleas to one count each of perjury and intimidation, both third-degree […]
POSTED: 04/14/11 at 3:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Society of CPAs information COLUMBUS — Here are a few last-minute tax tips from The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) tax filers should keep in mind as the April 18 tax deadline approaches. Check for Errors Before filing a return, review it carefully. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports the most common errors are: Incorrect […]
POSTED: 04/14/11 at 2:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Quality Assurance is a state required training program for any 4-H or FFA member that is exhibiting livestock (excluding rabbits) at the Junior Fair. The Ohio State University Extension is hosting a total of three events at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds this year, with the final of these events being held today, starting at […]
POSTED: 04/14/11 at 1:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police April 12, 10:46 p.m. — Adam C. Grogg, 20, of 227 N. Cherry St., was charged with domestic violence as a result of an incident that occurred at his residence. April 13, 2:50 a.m. — Anthony M. Pavlides, 29, of Prospect, was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in Delaware County after […]
POSTED: 04/14/11 at 1:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement