Van Wert Police November 1, 1:04 a.m. — Mark A. Eberle, 33, of 518 N. Tyler St., was arrested for domestic violence as a result of an incident that occurred at his residence. October 31, 9:05 p.m. — David G. Rollins, 36, of 613 Monroe St., was arrested for domestic violence for an incident that […]
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 3:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert independent/ODOT information Can winter be far behind when the Ohio Department of Transportation begins the process of inspecting its trucks and other equipment in preparation for the coming snow and ice that coats state highways each year? “Snow and ice removal is one of our core services and is vital to keeping Ohioans […]
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vietnam era military veteran Larry Mengerink speaks out against State Issue 2 in Memorial Park, stating his opinion that Senate Bill 5, for which Issue 2 is a referendum, discriminates against veterans, as well as takes away collective bargaining rights for teachers, firefighters and other public employees (see article on the three state issues and […]
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 3:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Vantage information Got a taste for success? For those who do, the Vantage Culinary Arts program provides the right ingredients to get started. The Cup and Saucer restaurant at Vantage is the career tech lab for students enrolled in the two-year Culinary Arts program. Students usually arrive in the kitchen with very little […]
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 3:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent According to Bill Bradish, account manager for Palmer Energy Company, the deal just got sweeter for Van Wert County political subdivisions whose voters approve aggregation for their electric bills. Subdivisions where electricity aggregation is a ballot issue include the city of Van Wert, the villages of Convoy, Middle Point and Willshire, and […]
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 3:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a special election for District Board of Supervisors in conjunction with the district’s 62nd annual meeting on Tuesday, November 15. One board member will be elected to a three-year term of office. County residents and landowners have three options for casting a ballot: Call or […]
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 2:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports The Van Wert Cougar golf team recently had its awards banquet over an outstanding meal at Willow Bend Country Club. The 2011 Western Buckeye League runners-up had many highlights to celebrate and an outstanding future to ponder as well. Cougars receiving certificates of participation included freshmen Alex Miller, Korbin Schalois, and […]
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 2:10 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
The American Red Cross has nuts and candies available to purchase. These are of exceptional quality and are packaged in 1-pound packages, just in time for holiday baking and gift giving needs. Stop by the office to pick up some today at the Red Cross office, 208 E. Main St. in Van Wert.
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 1:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
I am sorry to have missed you last week, but I was representing the Van Wert area at the Ohio Arts Presenter’s State Conference in Columbus. Believe it or not, I was on the run the entire time and didn’t have the time to get a “Music in Van Wert” column written last week! Now, […]
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 1:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Paul D. Purdy, 62, of Delphos, died at 6 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2011, at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. He was born December 9, 1948, in Delphos, the son of Mary (Parks) Purdy, who survives in Delphos, and the late Floyd Purdy. Other survivors include a son, Adam Purdy of Delphos; […]
POSTED: 11/02/11 at 1:07 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries