Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve an incident of coin machine tampering that occurred at The Super Wash Car Wash in Van Wert. On April 3, between the hours of 5 and 9:15 p.m., An unknown person stole $180 in change from a […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Van Wert Police May 1, 5:21 p.m. — An incident of menacing/stalking was reported in the 1100 block of Westwood Drive. May 1, 12:58 p.m. — The owner of a building in the 900 block of South Washington Street reported the theft of between 40 and 60 feet of copper pipe from the basement. Several […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Board of Education heard an update on the Manufacturers Open House held at the school on Thursday, as well as a report on the ongoing renovation/construction project during its meeting Thursday evening. First off, though, Health Technology instructor Shirley Jarvis, who is retiring after 29 years of service at Vantage, […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners learned Thursday that the renovation project planned for the third floor of Courthouse could begin in a couple of weeks. Bruce Miller of Garmann Miller architectural firm based in Minster said work will begin on the project, which includes a new heating and air-conditioning system […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage information Spring break will hold special memories for three members of the Vantage Interact Club and their advisor. Club Advisor Peg Bollenbacher, Interact Club President Danielle Taylor (a senior from Lincolnview), senior Tiffany Hahn (Paulding) and junior Samantha Spangler (Wayne Trace) all travelled to Cap Haitian, Haiti. The purpose of the trip was to […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 5:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with Van Wert Fairgrounds, has announced voluntary motor vehicle inspections at the fairgrounds on May 8, 9, 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. With the start of the vacation season ahead, all motorists are reminded to have their vehicles inspected for safety. The inspection is free […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA Executive Director Hugh Kocab (left) receives a $1,000 donation from Van Wert Federal Savings Bank representative Tyson Leaser. The funds go toward the YMCA’s annual board campaign. (YMCA photo)
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
The air is warming up in Van Wert as the Hot Air Festival prepares to make its scheduled return September 7-9. Several of the balloon pilots appearing in the Hot Air Festival this year are making a test flight In Van Wert on Saturday, May 12, at the Van Wert County Regional Airport, using radio […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 5:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
On April 21, the seniors of Crestview High School, under the guidance of English teacher Pamela Brown, hosted a walk-a-thon to benefit the Snyder family of Wren and the family of the late Mary Smith. The event, which lasted from noon to 8 p.m., collected over $1,700 for the Snyder family. The seniors invested over […]
LIMA — Kettle Creations, a manufacturer of mashed potatoes and side dishes, and First Financial Bank were recognized by the White House and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at a recent event in Washington, D.C. John Klausing, CFO of Kettle Creations and Kent Phares, commercial relationship manager for First Financial Bank, attended the event […]
POSTED: 05/04/12 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Business