Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, participated in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Robert W. Laing on June 20. Laing is a member of Boy Scout Troop 31, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, and is the son of Dr. Kevin and Barb Laing. Laing’s […]
POSTED: 06/22/11 at 12:51 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst announces that real estate tax bills have been mailed and are due Wednesday, July 13. Property owners who have not received a tax bill should call the treasurer’s office immediately at 419.238.5177. Mailed payments must be postmarked on or before July 13 to avoid any penalty. Taxpayers are reminded […]
POSTED: 06/22/11 at 12:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Middle Point Ballpark Association is conducting a fundraiser to plant trees this fall around the park complex. Norway spruce pine trees, each approximately 3-4 feet tall, will be planted along the west side of the property to improve the look of the park and serve as a windbreak for the ball diamonds. Shade trees […]
POSTED: 06/22/11 at 12:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
The following pets are available for adoption through The Animal Protective League: Cats Male, 5 years old, neutered, declawed, black. Male manx, 1 year old, tiger stripe, Siamese, with blue eyes. Kittens Male and female, 6 weeks old, orange, gray, black and calico. Eunice, 8-month-old female, white and black. Males, 10 weeks old, black and […]
POSTED: 06/22/11 at 12:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ethyl Estella Johnson, 97, of Van Wert, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert. She was born March 22, 1914, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Daniel Webster and Rose (Drury) Shivley. On June 20, 1938, she married Walter James Johnson, who […]
POSTED: 06/21/11 at 6:52 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Charles E. Leaser, 69, of Van Wert, died Saturday, January 29, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday June 24, at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. Arrangements are being handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.
POSTED: 06/21/11 at 2:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police June 18, 1:19 a.m. — Jesse J. Stemen, 22, of 418 N. Race St., was cited for an open container violation and littering as a result of a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Main Street. June 19, 2:24 a.m. — Brandon W. Springer, 28, of 243 Woodstock Drive, was […]
POSTED: 06/21/11 at 6:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council looked at two major projects — one a reconstruction of West Main Street and the other an overflow control project — during a 1½-hour committee meeting held Monday. Richard Heyman of Poggemeyer Design Group in Bowling Green provided information on the next step planned in an ongoing overflow […]
POSTED: 06/21/11 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY – With decreasing enrollment and state funding cuts looming, Crestview’s administrative team brought forward nearly $250,000 worth of budget cuts for the coming school year. Superintendent Mike Estes compiled a list of budget cuts that included a salary freeze for him and building administrators — a savings of $7,100 — the […]
POSTED: 06/21/11 at 5:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Although United Way’s 2010 campaign was a little disappointing, there are higher hopes for this year’s campaign, which begins in September. “The United Way of Van Wert County has just ended the 2010 campaign (and) contributions were just shy of $417,000,” stated Meghan Dicke, 2010 campaign chair (click here for campaign breakdown). “I am grateful […]
POSTED: 06/21/11 at 4:24 am. FILED UNDER: News