DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although Van Wert missed out on a Family Dollar distribution center earlier this year, the city could at least see a Family Dollar store in its future. Mark Brown of Brown Contracting LLC came to a meeting of City Council’s Finance Committee Monday evening seeking tax abatement under the city’s Community Reinvestment […]
POSTED: 07/12/11 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY – Crestview Local Board of Education accepted the resignation of longtime Food Service Supervisor Linda Springer and also heard a report from Dan Litchfield of Iberdrola Renewables about progress being made on the company’s wind turbine project. Springer, who will retire effective July 31, was recognized for her 27 years of […]
POSTED: 07/12/11 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Master Gardeners information The Van Wert Master Gardeners are sponsoring a Garden Walk featuring 11 exceptional gardens in and around Van Wert. The Garden Walk is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per adult. Tickets may be purchased at any of the gardens and […]
POSTED: 07/12/11 at 2:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
COLUMBUS — The Convoy Fire Department will benefit from a state loan program that is providing funds to purchase a new fire truck. The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal has awarded a $119,000 loan through the Small Government Fire Department Services Revolving Loan Program to the Village of Convoy. The money […]
POSTED: 07/12/11 at 1:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kate Gribble has resigned from the position she has held the past five years. Gribble provided a letter of resignation to Chamber Board Chair Shonda Vorst on Friday. Vorst said the Board would be seeking a replacement for Gribble immediately, but added that Office Manager Kylie […]
POSTED: 07/12/11 at 1:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT – The Scott Fire Department will be having its annual hog roast on Saturday, August 6, at Scott Community Park. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., with some events, including an appearance by a life-flight helicopter, at 11 that morning. Lawn mower drag races will begin at 12:30 p.m., with sign-in at 11:30 a.m., […]
POSTED: 07/12/11 at 1:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tammy D. King, 47, of Delphos, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011, at her residence. She was born September 9, 1963, in Lima, the daughter of Ira Cooper of Ottawa and Patty (Gibson) Diltz of Delphos. She married Dennis King, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include a stepdaughter, Jennifer Adkins of Ohio […]
POSTED: 07/12/11 at 12:12 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
ROCKY McVAIGH/independent sports The Marlins dropped their last two road meets at Shawnee Country Club and Wapakoneta Community Pool and finished 2-4 on the short summer season. Finishing first in all of their events against a tough Shawnee club were Emma Pollock (4) and Aaron Stant (3). Finishing first in all their events at Wapak […]
POSTED: 07/11/11 at 3:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was a memorable weekend for those participating in the first-ever Van Wert Independent Film Festival, which saw activities at various venues from Friday through Sunday. The festival provided a showcase for a number of independent and student films, included informative breakfast presentations by independent filmmakers Glenn Berggoetz and Theodore James, and […]
POSTED: 07/11/11 at 3:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
A Rockford man made a possible impaired driving citation even worse by trying to flee from the officer who attempted to stop him in the 300 block of North Race Street early Sunday morning. Gabriel Spradlin, 26, was listed in fair condition earlier this morning at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., with injuries sustained […]
POSTED: 07/11/11 at 2:42 am. FILED UNDER: News