Jacob K. Mohr and Jessica A. Jeffery-Mohr to Patty L. Lassiter, inlot 3894, Van Wert. Julie A. Gamble, Robert D. Gamble, Dale E. Butler and Lisa Butler to Zoma Belle Bolton, portion of inlots 390, 391, Van Wert. Susan I Gates to LSL Farms Inc., portion of section 3, Liberty Township. Harold F. Gallmeier and […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 12:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor As it has been for more than four decades, Tuesday evening’s R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award Banquet was “all about the kids.” That’s the phrase Roger K. Thompson Jr. always used in describing the event he founded back in 1971 to honor his father, Roger K. Thompson Sr. Thompson wasn’t talking about just […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 2:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County’s jobless rate took a sharp drop in March, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The county’s unemployment rate decreased from 8.6 percent in February to 7.9 percent in the month of March, ODJFS figures show, a trend followed by all 88 […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 12:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
The organizing committee of the sixth annual Rib Fest recently invited the community to help name the newest member of the committee, known only as “Mr. Pig.” Sixty-eight entries were received suggesting 63 different names. The committee finally settled on Isaac Van Snort as Mr. Pig’s official name. The winning entry was submitted by Greg […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 12:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lions Club information Can your child see? Are you sure? One out of four school age children have undiagnosed eye problems. Sixty percent of children labeled as “problem learners” have vision problems, and among juvenile offenders it is estimated that 70 percent have vision disorders. Parents often recognize when their children have health problems, but […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 12:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Students from LifeLinks Community School and members of the Camp Clay Nature Committee stand in front of the new playground area at Camp Clay. A local couple, Chris and Rebecca Elston, donated the playground structure, and this group made additional updates and upgrades based on the needs of those using the facility. Camp Clay and the […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 12:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way information Tickets are still available for the United Way Cinco de Mayo fundraising event on Friday, May 4, at Willow Bend Country Club. Several corporate tables have been purchased but there are still a few available for $250, while individual tickets are $25 apiece. The ticket price includes a Mexican buffet and two drinks, […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 12:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
For over 20 years, Van Wert Rotary Club has provided resources to community organizations, governmental entities and other not-for-profit entities under the auspices of the Van Wert Rotary Foundation, a charitable organization. Only projects providing benefit to Van Wert County will be considered. In an effort to ensure appropriate consideration of all worthy project proposals […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 12:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Time is running out for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s drop-off initiative for unwanted and unused prescription medication. The initiative, which began January 15, will end this Saturday, April 28. Those still wanting to participate in the federal DEA initiative can bring prescription medications, no questions asked, to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Department, 113 […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 12:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert High School Junior Class would like to invite the public to the Prom Open House this Saturday, April 28, from 2-4 p.m. in the Van Wert Middle School gymnasium. The theme for this year’s prom is “A Night with Super Mario Brothers.” Enter the open house on the north side of the […]
POSTED: 04/25/12 at 12:11 am. FILED UNDER: News