Main Street Van Wert information The Design Committee of Main Street Van Wert is planning a downtown garage sale during the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale, which takes place the weeknd of August 9-11. Spaces will be available on Jefferson Street, between Main and Central. Anyone interested in participating may purchase a 10-by-10 foot space […]
POSTED: 07/10/12 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted North Union United Methodist Church, located north of Walmart at 4486 U.S. 127 is renting 20-by-20 and 20-by-30 foot spaces for the annual Highway 127 Yard Sale. Spaces will rent during the sale from Wednesday, August 1, through Saturday, August 4. Set up at the church begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. […]
POSTED: 07/10/12 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Van Wert County Treasurer, Beverly Fuerst, wants to remind all property owners that real estate taxes are due Wednesday, July 11. Payments paid by mail must be postmarked on or before July 11. Those who want to use a credit card to pay their taxes can do so by visiting the treasurer’s website […]
POSTED: 07/10/12 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Donnabelle Mae Shawver, 76, of Paulding, died at 5:48 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born September 5, 1935, in Delphos, the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Martin) Stocklin. On August 14, 1967, she married Edward Miller, who preceded her in death. She then […]
POSTED: 07/10/12 at 5:34 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Donna Marie Fifer, 51, of Delphos, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at her residence. She was born February 10, 1961, in Allen County, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Velma (Hoffman) Fifer. Survivors include two sons, John L. Miller and Don W. Miller, both of Republic; a daughter, Dawn C. Miller of Republic; one […]
POSTED: 07/10/12 at 5:34 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The YWCA’s Summer Food Program doesn’t only provide food for the stomachs of local children, but also food for thought on a variety of topics. One recent topic was that of suicide prevention — a relevant subject, considering that, in the city of Van Wert alone, 162 suicide attempts were reported to […]
POSTED: 07/09/12 at 7:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County JFS information Changes in the state’s disaster assistance guidelines could mean some local residents could receive additional aid through the program. Households eligible for food assistance in June should now have access to 13.3 percent replacement benefits on their EBT card. Households with spoilage of an amount greater than has already been replaced […]
POSTED: 07/09/12 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The Republican Central Committee recently selected Van Wert County Juvenile Court Judge Kevin Taylor to run for re-election in that position, and also chose retiring County Prosecutor Charles F. Kennedy III as interim prosecutor. An interim prosecutor was needed because Kennedy had announced his retirement, effective June 30, but had also said he […]
POSTED: 07/09/12 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 19.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.50 per gallon on Sunday. This compares with the national average, which has increased 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.41 a gallon, according to gasoline price website OhioGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
POSTED: 07/09/12 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
The countdown to the 21st annual Wren Wiffleball Tournament has begun and those wanting to participate in this year’s Wiffleball tourney are already making plans to get in line to register for the event. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 07/09/12 at 7:04 am. FILED UNDER: News