Van Wert independent/ODOT information As Ohioans anticipate driving in winter weather, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) says beware: “First is Worst,” especially on interstates and state-maintained highways, where speeds are faster and traffic volumes higher. Research shows that by the time the first winter storm hits, most motorists have forgotten their winter driving skills. […]
POSTED: 01/14/12 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
DELPHOS — A number of charges are pending against a man who led law enforcement officers on a chase from Delphos into Putnam County in what was reportedly a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon. Kenneth J. Thierjung, 49, who has no formal address, is incarcerated in the Putnam County Jail on a charge related to the […]
POSTED: 01/14/12 at 3:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced his nominations from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies in the Class of 2016. Among the nominees is Levi Brake, a senior at Lincolnview High School, who has been nominated to the U.S. […]
POSTED: 01/14/12 at 3:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Nurses Association is presently accepting applications for two nursing scholarships to be awarded in May 2012. Applicants must be accepted or attending an accredited school of nursing or seeking a higher degree in nursing Applications can be obtained by writing the association at P.O. Box 921, Van Wert, OH 45891 or via email to kschaadt@bright.net. […]
POSTED: 01/14/12 at 3:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Midwest Buckeye Baseball Umpire’s Association (Van Wert,) will be holding instructional classes for those interested in obtaining an Ohio High School Athletic Association license to umpire high school baseball games for the 2012 season. Classes begin February 6 and will be held every Monday at 6 p.m. at Van Wert High School until the conclusion of […]
POSTED: 01/14/12 at 3:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Short, 54, of Van Wert, died at 12:08 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2012. He was born January 15, 1957, in Van Wert, the son of the late Elmer “Barney” and Florence (DuVall) Short. Kenny was a lifelong member of North Union United Methodist Church and was a 1975 graduate of Crestview High […]
POSTED: 01/13/12 at 10:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Snow swirls all around the downtown area in Van Wert on Thursday night as a storm brought snow and high winds to the area overnight and into today. Scattered snow showers are expected to increase in intensity overnight and continue through today. Accumulations of 2-4 inches of snow are expected, with winds of 15-30 mph, […]
POSTED: 01/13/12 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center Governing Board organized for the new year, honoring a board member with more than four decades of service and recognizing an intervention specialist who is retiring at the end of the school year. Board members William Poe II, Jerry Zielke and P. James Grubaugh were sworn […]
POSTED: 01/13/12 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/DEA information Van Wert County Sheriff Stan D. Owens has released information on the upcoming National Take Back Initiative that will run from Sunday, January 15, through Saturday, April 28. On that day, the sheriff’s department will accept prescription medicine at its office at 113 N. Market St. in Van Wert. Prescription drugs […]
POSTED: 01/13/12 at 3:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
CONVOY — The Crestview High School, 531 E. Tully St. in Convoy, will host a bloodmobile from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17. Area residents who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good general health, may be eligible to […]
POSTED: 01/13/12 at 2:57 am. FILED UNDER: News