Wright State University President David Hopkins presents Dee Whitcraft, president of the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) Board, a gift to honor that organization’s 50th anniversary. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/21/12 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education got some positive reinforcement concerning academic growth in the district from a study conducted by Battelle for Kids and SOAR (Success Oriented Achievement Realized, a non-profit organization that develops programs for students and adults with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (AD/HD). The consulting […]
POSTED: 06/21/12 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert officials have received $500,000 in state funding for the megasite project, and also announced the awarding of a new grant that will allow the West Main Street reconstruction project to be extended. Mayor Don Farmer announced Wednesday that the city has received $500,000 from the Ohio Department of Development to […]
POSTED: 06/21/12 at 5:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police June 19, 9:04 p.m. — Shelley M. Holt, 31, of 207 S. Lynn St., and Susan D. Simpson, 52, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., were cited for an open container violation while at Van Wert Reservoir No. 3. June 19, 5:23 p.m. — A window was reported broken out of the Brown’s Auto Sales […]
POSTED: 06/21/12 at 5:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
This car ignited in front of Walmart shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday, but was quickly extinguished by the Van Wert Fire Department, which arrived on scene shortly after the fire was reported. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/21/12 at 5:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
VWFD information Van Wert Fire Chief Jim Steele has announced Wednesday that Firefighter Douglas C. Edelbrock has completed his one-year probationary period and has been appointed to a permanent position of firefighter/paramedic with the Van Wert Fire Department. Edelbrock is an honor graduate of Delphos St. John’s High School and was a member of the […]
POSTED: 06/21/12 at 4:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
VWCF information The Van Wert County Foundation appointed a new trustee and also took a number of other actions during a meeting held June 12. Executive Secretary Larry L. Wendel said Brian Renner was elected as a trustee, with a five-year term running from June 2012 through June 2017. Renner is currently chief executive officer […]
POSTED: 06/21/12 at 4:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst has announced that real estate tax bills have been mailed and are due Wednesday, July 11. If a property owner has not received a tax bill they should call the Treasurer’s Office immediately at 419.238.5177. In the case of mailed payments, they must be postmarked on or […]
POSTED: 06/21/12 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
On May 20, 2012 the Harrison Jolly Boosters held their monthly meeting at the Harrison Township Building. There were 26 members and six leaders present. President Chloe Lautzenheiser led the 4-H pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance and took roll call. Mycah Grandstaff led the health and safety report, and Travis Lichtenstiger reported the treasurer’s […]
POSTED: 06/20/12 at 1:33 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
By Hope Wallace This morning I’m writing to you from the inside of a 1982 Palamino Pop-Up camper. Decked out in tan, rust and earth tone plaids, it is a testament to the fashion of its time. Okay, it’s still in the back yard but life is good as we prepare to launch this year’s […]
POSTED: 06/20/12 at 1:27 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?