Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department solve the thefts occurring at the new wind turbine locations. As most of you have observed, the wind turbine locations are located on Dull Robinson, Richey and Feasby Wisener roads in Tully and Union townships. On several […]
POSTED: 04/27/11 at 8:14 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert Parks Director Sue Heppeard had a “wish list” when she spoke to members of Van Wert City Council’s Parks and Recreation Department, but her biggest wish was for no more cuts to her already strained budget. Heppeard brought a list of items she wanted City Council to consider, as well […]
POSTED: 04/27/11 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent A man caught sleeping in a semi-tractor-trailer reportedly being used as a mobile meth lab that was parked along the side of U.S. 224 just outside Van Wert is headed for prison while his woman companion seems headed there as well after being caught in similar circumstances in Mercer County. Chad Bellis, […]
POSTED: 04/27/11 at 3:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent The Van Wert community got some national attention earlier this week when USA Today did a story on Ohio economic development efforts that included a Van Wert dateline and some information on the local 1,600-acre megasite. The story, which talked about the $1.4 billion Ohio will invest this year in economic development, […]
POSTED: 04/27/11 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Crestview Prom will be held this Saturday, April 30. The theme this year is the “Neon Knight Club,” featuring spectacular neon colors and lights. The public is invited to view the decorations at the Convoy Community Building for an open house from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and to enjoy Promenade from 7-8 p.m. in the high […]
POSTED: 04/27/11 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Budget Commission will meet at 8 a.m. Monday, May 16, in the Conference Room at the Van Wert County Courthouse. The 2012 budget for the Van Wert County General Health District will be considered at this meeting. The budget for the Health District is assessed to various townships, villages and the […]
POSTED: 04/27/11 at 3:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
As we look forward to announcing a new season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio, now is a good time to consider becoming a NPAC member. We have not been promoting memberships in a high profile manner, but it is something you should be aware of. Through our soft-sell attempts, we are […]
POSTED: 04/26/11 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Hulda Delores Carlisle, 79, of Oakwood, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Gardens of Paulding. She was born March 19, 1932, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Andrew T. and Viola Mae (Cotterman) Gilbert. On February 26, 1949, she married Raymond G. Carlisle, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1992. […]
POSTED: 04/26/11 at 2:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Bessie G. Kraner, 82, of Ohio City, died at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born September 15, 1928, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of the late Noble H. and Hazel Faye (Corwin) Judge. On December 24, 1947, she married Dick J. Kraner, who […]
POSTED: 04/26/11 at 12:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A group of more than 200 area teachers, law enforcement representatives, social workers, and first responders got clued in to what kinds of drugs are being sold — and used — by young people and others. The people who provided the information were part of Operation Street Smart, a program developed by […]
POSTED: 04/26/11 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News