Apples were certainly the main attraction as the 2011 edition of the Apple Festival opened Friday at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Many apple-themed treats are available at the festival, which continues today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., while lots of other food items and a number of arts and crafts items are being offered. (Jan […]
POSTED: 10/22/11 at 1:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
From ODJFS information Ohio’s unemployment rate was 9.1 percent in September, unchanged from August, according to data released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment decreased 21,600 over the month, from the revised 5,118,700 in August to 5,097,100 in September. The number of workers […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Murder suspect Chad Phillips was found competent to stand trial during a hearing held Friday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. A mental evaluation by Court Diagnostics of Toledo found that Phillips was not retarded nor mentally incompetent to stand trial, while adding that he was able to assist his legal […]
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Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost (right) was in town Friday and sat down for a luncheon meeting at Mi Ranchito restaurant with Van Wert County Commissioner Thad Lichtensteiger. Yost is traveling the state seeking input from local officials on financial issues at the state level. (photo by Lisa Mosier for the Van Wert independent)
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The 19th annual Fall Fright Festival will be held in the Commercial Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds next Saturday, October 29. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with the festivities beginning at noon. Each child will receive a free goody bag containing certificates and coupons for free treats from local businesses, candy, and […]
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The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio and Times Bulletin Media are pleased to announce their partnership in presenting the United States Air Force Band of Flight for a Veterans Day program on Sunday, November 13, at 3 p.m. in the Van Wert County Foundation/Saltzgaber Music Hall of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. “We […]
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Olive M. Schuman, born June 26, 1915, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, at her home, surrounded by family. She was compassionate, nurturing, wise, loving and an inspiration to the lives she touched. Olive was the youngest of six children born to Pearl Knott and Katie Wallace. She was preceded in death by her first […]
POSTED: 10/21/11 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Bryan A. Stewart, 84, of Convoy, died at 9:02 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center of Convoy. He was born October 5, 1927, in Insul, Ky., the son of the late Thomas and Edna (Dupuy) Stewart. On May 5, 1951, he married Frances M. “Fritzi” (Hummel) Stewart, who survives. Mr. Stewart […]
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Patricia A. Linder, 79, of Payne, died Friday, October 21, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born January 24, 1932, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Gerald and Katherine (Evans) Snyder. On July 24, 1954, she married James Linder, who survives. Other survivors include four sons, Mike (Peggie) Linder […]
POSTED: 10/21/11 at 9:02 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Local stakeholders in Van Wert City Schools got a peek Thursday at a road map they hope will lead the district to a new level of educational excellence, as well as a different way of educating that keeps both students and teachers more engaged in the process. The stakeholders — including school […]
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