Law Enforcement 5/21/11

Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.

Lots to do at Wheels-N-Wings festival

Van Wert independent/contributor content Today’s fourth annual Wheels-N-Wings Heritage Festival at the Van Wert County Regional Airport has plenty of activities for just about anyone. The festival was started as a way to celebrate Van Wert County’s connection to the history of transportation in car, planes, and motorcycles. Ohio City resident John W. Lambert built […]

Phillips indicted on four felony counts

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Middle Point man accused of shooting another man in cold blood at a local apartment complex was indicted on four felony counts Friday, the result of a special session of the Van Wert County Grand Jury. Chad D. Phillips, 31, was indicted on one count of aggravated murder, an unspecified felony […]

Ohio unemployment rate again falls

Van Wert independent/contributor content Ohio’s unemployment rate was 8.6 percent in April, down from 8.9 percent in March, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 8,600 over the month, from the revised 5,087,900 in March to 5,096,500 in April. […]

VWHS junior Congressional aide

JA needs votes for $500,000 grant

Van Wert independent/JA information Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana, of which Van Wert’s Junior Achievement is part, is one of 100 national finalists for a $500,000 grant from the Chase Bank Community Giving Program. The top “winners” for this grant are those that receive the most votes on Facebook. No money is required, JA just […]

Cruisin’ at The Pitt

State issues warning for lake beaches

Van Wert independent/contributor content GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS — The weather is warming and recreational visitors will soon be frequenting the Grand Lake St. Marys region. This week, the state has recommended caution at the West, East and Camp beaches. Testing is ongoing, but officials have chosen to post these advisories to increase public awareness. […]

Public hearing set for apartment project

Van Wert City Council has scheduled a public hearing for 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23, to receive comments from the public concerning a proposed project to construct Westwood Senior Apartments. Westwood Senior Apartments is a multi-unit senior living project being proposed by RLH Partners Inc. and RCS Construction on Westwood Drive north of CVS […]

Fuel costs putting pinch on budgets

CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer It can’t come soon enough. Motorists are seeing a decrease in fuel prices, but it’s been a long time coming, say local residents who are nothing short of disgusted with the budget-busting cost of fuel. Families and businesses alike have had to cut back in other areas just to keep gasoline […]