Convoy asks residents to conserve water

CONVOY — The Village of Convoy is asking village residents to conserve water, due to the drought conditions. An adequate supply of water is necessary for public health and safety. Because of the current heat wave, daily water usage within the village has doubled and there are concerns about the condition of the village water […]

1st Fed donates to YMCA

First Federal Savings and Loan supports the YMCA with a $1,000 contribution to the Y’s Annual Campaign. Here, YMCA Executive Director Hugh Kocab accepts a check from Mike Cross of First Federal Savings and Loan. (YMCA photo)

Latta supports Social Security check bill

In reaction to last week’s report by President Obama that Social Security checks may not be distributed due to failure to increase the debt ceiling, U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined six other House colleagues in introducing the Social Security Check Guarantee Act, HR 2581. The bill, introduced by Representative Bill Posley (R-Fla.), guarantees that […]

Lambert Days tourney champs

Shown is the Best Auto team that won the Lambert Days men’s softball tournament.  Team members include (from the left) Kurty Price, Tater Metzger, Tony Heckler, Scratch Ashbaugh, Chris Boyd, Benji Wise, Kory Thatcher, and Ryan Mawer; (back row) Erv Simpson, Nick Missler, Bubba Brokamp, Brent Cook, Brandon Bartz, and Nathan Elston. Not Pictured: Mic […]

Registration set for flag football program

It’s that time again! The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department is now taking registrations for its NFL Flag Football Program. This program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact continuous action, while learning lessons in teamwork. This year, two age categories will be offered — 5-7 and 8-10 year […]

Law Enforcement 7/20/11

Van Wert Police July 18, 6:38 p.m. — A Van Wert woman reported being assaulted by several people while at Hire’s Pub & Grill, 213 E. Main St. July 18, 5:27 p.m. — A resident of the 700 block of Forest Avenue reported that someone threw a landscaping rock through his aluminum storm door. July […]

Ice cream, info served up at local quarry

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor SCOTT — It was hot … it was dusty … but those who came to the Scott Quarry on Richey Road in northwestern Van Wert County got the chance to learn a lot about the company — and down some ice cream to cool off. Stoneco and its parent company, The Shelly […]

Hospital featured in healthcare magazine

Van Wert independent/VW Hospital information Van Wert Hospital is featured in the August 2011 issue of Inside Healthcare magazine, a business publication read by more than 30,000 hospital and healthcare executives. The article entitled, “Counting on Quality,” includes an interview with Van Wert Hospital President and CEO Mark Minick. The article highlights Van Wert Hospital’s […]

4 people arrested, charged in Ohio City

Van Wert independent/sheriff’s department information OHIO CITY — The village of Ohio City was the focus of three different incidents handled by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department over the weekend. On Saturday, deputies charged a Michigan woman with several charges related to a traffic stop in Ohio City. At 1:12 a.m., a deputy on […]

Knight junior high v-ball conditioning set

Crestview Junior High volleyball conditioning is Monday, July 25, through Wednesday, July 27, from 5-6 p.m.  Tryouts are Monday, August 1, through Thursday, August 4, from 5-7 p.m. Contact Coaches Lori Hammons (419.771.9421) or Dianna Hicks (419.203.9945) with questions.