A check was presented recently to the Young Riders 4-H Club by Lionel Enyart on behalf of Ethan “Cowboy” Enyart, a longtime member of the club. The Enyart family thanks all donors who gave to a memorial on behalf of Ethan. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 03/14/12 at 4:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Van Wert County Fair organizers are in the process of sending out letters in regard to the fair patron program started in 2009. Without private contributions, corporate sponsorship and the generous financial support of the community, the Van Wert County Fair would be hard pressed to keep from raising the gate and grandstand […]
POSTED: 03/14/12 at 3:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted ADA — The Entrepreneur Center in Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration continues its entrepreneurship workshops with Matt Brown, who will speak on “Social Media? Is it right for my small business?” in the Dicke Forum on Tuesday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. Brown is president of the Ada […]
POSTED: 03/14/12 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Business
LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation, District 1, has announced that Ohio 109, just north of Ohio 613 and west of West Leipsic, will be closed for the day on Monday, March 19, for a railroad-crossing repair. Traffic will be detoured onto Ohio 613, Ohio108 and Ohio 18 back to Ohio 109. The Norfolk […]
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Another big weekend awaits us at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. It’s big in a number of ways. First of all, it’s big because there are two concerts; one Saturday night and the other Sunday afternoon. Secondly, it’s big because a Big Red Dog named Clifford is coming to our stage on […]
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Carolyn June Heppeard, 73, of Rockford, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at her residence. She was born March 18, 1938, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late Foster “Sam” and Georgia (Hoffman) Heppeard. Survivors include three nephews, Gary (Kathy) Pontsler of Willshire and Rick Pontsler and Greg (Jami) Pontsler, both of Rockford; and a […]
POSTED: 03/13/12 at 9:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Harold B. Fortney, 83, of Convoy, died at 7:03 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Ind. He was born October 25, 1928, in Dixon, the son of the late Earl and Mabel (Miller) Fortney. On August 19, 1952, he married Peggy Louise (Cranor) Fortney, who preceded him in death on […]
POSTED: 03/13/12 at 3:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police March 3, 11:09 a.m. — Damage was reported to a vehicle parked in the 700 block of North Jefferson Street. March 7, 1:02 p.m. — Food items were reported stolen from the Brookside Convenience Store, 1301 W. Main St. March 10, 7:19 p.m. — Two people were charged with drug-related offenses as […]
POSTED: 03/13/12 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor There was a lot more discussion than action Monday night, with updates on a new ballfield and concession stand at Jubilee Park the highlights of Van Wert City Council committee meetings, and even more talk on the trash and junk situation in the city. Council also later approved legislation to designate handicap […]
POSTED: 03/13/12 at 3:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
U.S. Representative Bob Latta was in Van Wert on Monday for one of his Courthouse Conferences — a chance to meet with constituents and try to help those having problems or concerns with federal agencies. It’s also a chance for the Congressman to hear opinions and input from local residents. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 03/13/12 at 1:11 am. FILED UNDER: News