W. Jean Carrier

W. Jean Carrier died Monday, November 7, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born August 29, 1933, in Mendon, the daughter of the late A.E. “Jack” and Mable (Coats) Schwarck. In June 1951, she married Burton Carrier, who preceded her in death in 2008. Survivors include five daughters, Deanna (Tom) Mosier, […]

Betty Jean Miller

Betty Jean Miller, 88, of Grover Hill, died Thursday, November 3, 2011, at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert. She was born January 19, 1923, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Harry and Hazel (McClure) Gatshall. On April 5, 1947, she married Ernest Miller, who preceded her in death on November 22, […]

Mary G. Saum

Mary G. “Dolly” Saum, 91, of Fort Jennings, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born August 22, 1920, in Putnam County, the daughter of the late Edwin and Anna (Morman) Heidenescher. On August 24, 1940, she married Norbert Saum, who preceded her in death […]

Law Enforcement 11/8/11

Van Wert Police November 5, 9:13 p.m. — Bethani S. Sheets, 33, of Holgate, was charged with endangering children after she allegedly left her child unattended in her vehicle. November 6, 11:23 p.m. — Clara Collins, 52, of Lima, was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear […]

C’view OKs TIF agreement, doors contract

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — It was a relatively brief meeting, but Crestview Local Board of Education took care of several pieces of business, including approval of a resolution to contract for the replacement of 185 interior doors in the building, which Superintendent Mike Estes said was cheaper than refinishing the existing doors, as well […]

Mayoral, law director races on ballot

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor There are a number of contests in today’s November general election, with races for Van Wert mayor and law director leading ballot. In the Van Wert mayoral race, current Van Wert City Board of Education member Kenneth Mengerink is conducting a write-in candidacy against former mayor Don Farmer, who won the May […]

Entrepreneurship Fair this Saturday

Van Wert independent/contributor content The third annual Van Wert County Entrepreneurship Fair will be held this coming Saturday morning, November 12, in the Lecture Hall at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Organizers, including representatives from the OSU Extension Economic Development Office, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Van Wert, the Van Wert Area […]

Date set for Great American Smokeout

Van Wert independent/ACS information As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 36th Great American Smokeout on November 17 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. According to an American Cancer Society report, smokers who […]

‘Land doctors’ looking for new patients

Van Wert independent/NRCS information Ever seen the sky tinted brown with soil blown from a bare field on a windy day?  Or maybe a lake or stream that was green from algae growing out of control. These things are signs that the land and the water are hurting and need help. The people working at […]

Wren offers reward to catch vandals

WREN — The Village of Wren has recently had vandalism in Moser Park. Signs are missing from the restrooms and the lights have been destroyed at the shelter. Anyone who has any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 419.238.STOP or call any members of Wren Village Council. There is a […]