After releasing the Community Concert Series and the Grand Series, we are now ready to fill seats at the NPAC for those wishing to create their own selection of concerts. In past years, this has been a very popular choice and has created a very busy day for our box office. As was advertised, Select […]
POSTED: 06/27/12 at 5:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police June 23, 2:16 a.m. — Shoplifting was reported at Pak-A-Sak, 800 N. Washington St. June 24, 4:04 p.m. — Seth A. Schaadt, 26, of 949 Kiger St., was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. June 24, 9:35 a.m. — Kasey L. Schisler, 23, of 628 N. Market St., was charged with unauthorized […]
POSTED: 06/26/12 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The debate continues over what to do about downtown parking violators, this time with Van Wert Police Chief Joel Hammond providing his input on the discussion. The police chief attended Monday night’s meeting of Van Wert City Council’s Streets and Alleys Committee, and talked about setting law enforcement priorities for the city. […]
POSTED: 06/26/12 at 6:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Retired Van Wert police officer Michael Semer is sworn in Monday to replace Bruce Showalter as Van Wert County Juvenile Court probation officer by Judge Kevin Taylor, while Semer’s wife, Edna, holds the Bible. Semer, who retired as a lieutenant after serving 27 1/2 years with the police department, said he is looking forward to […]
POSTED: 06/26/12 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Red Cross information The American Red Cross blood supply has reached emergency levels, with 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June. This shortfall leaves the Red Cross with half the readily available blood products on hand now than this time last year. The Red Cross is calling on all eligible blood donors — now more […]
POSTED: 06/26/12 at 5:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
One person was reported injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred a little after 4:30 p.m. Monday on North Washington Street, near the intersection with Valam Drive. The above vehicle allegedly rear-ended a minivan, causing its air bags to deploy. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/26/12 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
YWCA information The YWCA is seeking volunteers to help support the Weekend Backpack Meals Program. The YWCA of Van Wert County will be offering for the first time ever free weekend backpack meals to children ages 4-18 in our community who a participate in the Summer Food Program. These backpacks are handed out every Friday […]
POSTED: 06/26/12 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
OHSAA information COLUMBUS – A total of $66,000 in college scholarships was handed out to 54 students during the 20th annual OHSAA Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Banquet held June 15 in Columbus at the DoubleTree Hotel at the Crosswoods/Worthington. Among recipients was Crestview’s Dani Hicks. The scholarship winners were selected by each of the six OHSAA district […]
POSTED: 06/26/12 at 5:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW Elks information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $500 to the YWCA of Van Wert County. The monies are earmarked for the YWCA Summer Food Program. This is the 17th year the YWCA has run this important program. The monies are from a Gratitude Grant the lodge received […]
POSTED: 06/26/12 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
AEP information Approximately 90 customers on Mendon and State roads in Van Wert County will be affected by a power interruption on Wednesday, June 27, beginning around 9 a.m. until approximately 11 that morning, weather permitting. The outage is necessary for county employees to safely move equipment while making repairs on a bridge in the […]
POSTED: 06/26/12 at 4:39 am. FILED UNDER: News