Semis collide on U.S. 30

One semi tractor-trailer rig rear-ended another in the westbound lanes of U.S. 30, near the intersection with Bockey Road, at approximately 4 this morning. The driver of the vehicle that rear-ended the other was trapped in his cab for more than an hour, but attempts to life-flight him from the scene was unsuccessful because of […]

City Council approves CRA legislation

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council approved a Community Reinvestment Act agreement that would provide tax abatement to build a new senior residential development on Westwood Drive, while also adopting legislation that provides $20,000 to the Community Improvement Corporation to replace lighting in the Van Wert Innovation Center. Council unanimously approved legislation authorizing Mayor […]

Sheriff seeks help at rural intersections

Van Wert County Sheriff Stan D. Owens is requesting assistance from area farmers and landowners to improve motorists’ public safety. The sheriff noted that this is the time of year when cornfields reach their full height, which hampers motorist safety at rural intersections. “When the view of approaching traffic is blocked, the results can be […]

Asphalt fire near Scott

Four fire departments were called to the Stoneco quarry near Scott when a plant that manufactures asphalt ignited. Firefighters from Scott, Convoy, Grover Hill and Middle Point were on the scene after the fire was called in at approximately 4 p.m. Monday. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

C’view announces schedule pick-up dates

CONVOY — Students in grades 8-12 at Crestview High School/Middle School may begin picking up schedules on Monday, August 29, through Thursday, September 1, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees will not be collected until after September 16. Students new to Crestview Middle School and High School should register and enroll for classes August 22-September 1 […]

Lincolnview sets schedule pick-up dates

Lincolnview High School students may pick up their schedules starting Monday, August 15, through Friday, August 19. Any schedule changes can be made at that time. Office hours are from 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Junior high students may pick up schedules at the high school and junior high open house on Thursday, August 18, at 6:30 […]

St. Mary’s classes to begin in August

St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School will begin the 2011-12 school year on Monday, August 22. Kindergarten parents are encouraged to attend an informative orientation on Tuesday, August 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the kindergarten classroom. All students and their families may visit the school on Friday, August 19, between 1:30 and 3 p.m.  […]

VWMS orientation, schedule pick-up set

Van Wert Middle School officials have announced 2011-2012 school opening information for parents and students. Sixth grade students are invited to an orientation to be held from 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, August 16. The orientation is for students, but parents will have an opportunity to meet with teachers and administrators throughout the morning. Sixth grade students […]

NPAC volunteer dinner set for tonight

Niswonger Performing Arts Center (NPAC) officials are reminding NPAC volunteers that the Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for tonight (Tuesday), August 9, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the NPAC.

Hiram R. Bok

Hiram R. Bok, 78, of Elida, died at 9:52 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center of Delphos. He was born January 5, 1933, in Hammond, Ind., the son of the late Richard R. and Esther L. (King) Bok. On June 22, 1958, he married Virginia (Jones) Bok, who survives in Elida. […]