Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst wants to remind all property owners that real estate taxes are due Wednesday, July 13. Payments paid by mail must be postmarked on or before July 13. Those who want to use a credit card to pay their taxes can do so by visiting the treasurer’s website at www.vanwertcounty.org/treasurer. […]
POSTED: 07/08/11 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
CONVOY — Convoy Community Days planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12, at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Those interested in helping with this year’s weekend festival, or who have a suggestion for a new event to add, should plan to attend this meeting.
POSTED: 07/08/11 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police July 7, 8:23 a.m. – A Van Wert resident reported that someone forced their way into his apartment and stole medication and a stereo music system. July 6, 4:15 p.m. – A resident of the 100 block of East Third Street reported that someone damaged a vehicle parked at the residence.
POSTED: 07/07/11 at 11:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Ernest Alexander Parkanzky passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was born on April 30, 1931, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Alec and Hermina Parkanzky. On April 19, 1958, he married Theresa (Kufta) Parkanzky at St. Michael’s Church in Muskegon, Mich. Ernest was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic […]
POSTED: 07/07/11 at 11:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Just three months into a controversial retire-rehire agreement, Van Wert County Job and Family Services Director Jim Beard has announced he is retiring for good. Beard cited health reasons in his letter of resignation, and will be leaving his job effective July 28. Beard has a prior history of health concerns. Commissioners […]
POSTED: 07/07/11 at 12:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent Four people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this morning, with one given a community control sentence on a charge of domestic violence. Jose Sanchez, 33, of Van Wert was sentenced to a year of community control on a charge first-degree misdemeanor count of domestic violence. The charged was downgraded […]
POSTED: 07/07/11 at 12:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Children participating in the YWCA’s Summer Food Program were involved in a community service project on Wednesday, as they trimmed bushes outside the Van Wert Municipal Court building on South Market Street. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/07/11 at 12:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Historical Society will be hosting a Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, July 17, from noon-3 p.m. Vendors will also be present with a variety of merchandise. The event will be held in the Commercial Building on the Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 07/07/11 at 12:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Community Health Professionals volunteers will serve a lunchtime salad buffet on Thursday, July 14, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1159 Westwood Drive in Van Wert. The public is invited to enjoy an “all-you-care-to-eat” buffet of homemade salads and healthy food choices, plus Venedocia Lions Club sausage sandwiches. Eat in or carry out for a […]
POSTED: 07/07/11 at 12:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police July 6, 2:25 p.m. — A woman reported receiving counterfeit money while operating a business at Smiley Park on July 4. July 5, 8:30 p.m. — A vehicle was reported damaged while it was parked in the 100 block of East Raymond Street. July 4, 11:01 p.m. — Christopher P. Adkins, 31, […]
POSTED: 07/06/11 at 10:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement