Information submitted COLUMBUS — Merkle Insurance Agency of Van Wert has earned the Senior Partner designation from Grange Insurance, placing the agency in an elite group. This honor places special status upon independent insurance agencies that sell Grange products, based on their experience, professionalism and superior performance. Located at 105 Fisher Ave., Merkle Insurance Agency […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 1:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Business
By Hope Wallace Please join us Saturday to help kick off our next exhibit with a public wine reception on August 11 from 6-8 p.m. This show runs through September 5 and features artist couple Mille Guldbeck and Jens Svendsen. Mille and Jens were struck by the historical and contemporary importance of the American Garden […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 12:58 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, August 9, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center, 643 S. Washington St. in Van Wert. “Outdoor Fun” will be the competition theme in prints and slides that evening and visitors are always welcome. Those of you who entered your […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 12:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Estate of June L. Klinger to June L. Klinger Living Trust, portion of sections 17, 20, Jackson Township. JPMorgan Chase Bank to Creative Home Buying Solutions, inlot 2250, Van Wert. Rick W. McCoy to Timothy A. Korte and April E. Korte, portion of section 33, Tully Township. Beth D. Gordon, Beth D. Hanf, Beth D. […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 12:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
J. David Evans, 72, loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, died at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born June 12, 1940, in Van Wert, the son of the late Raymond and Irene (Brown) Evans. He married Barbara (Otte) Evans, who survives in Van […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 12:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Galen E. Gamble, 92, of Van Wert, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Van Wert Manor. He was born January 1, 1920, in Van Wert, the son of the late Eugene S. and Lela (Morris) Gamble. He first married Virginia (Taylor) Gamble, who preceded him in death in 1979. He then married […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 12:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County Sheriff Stan Owens has announced that a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those involved in a home invasion burglary at the Daniel Hemker residence on March 18. Van Wert County Crime Stoppers and an anonymous donor are providing the reward money. The […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 5:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Garmann Miller Architects-Engineers recently made a $1,000 donation to the Wright State University-Lake Campus engineering program. The Lake Campus’ goal is to have 100 students enrolled in the program within four years. There are currently approximately 80 students enrolled. Garmann Miller, which began operations in 1992 with help from the Lake Campus’ Business Enterprise Center, […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 5:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
OSHP information COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced its selection of a new commander for the Van Wert Post to replace Lt. Raymond Haas, whose retirement was official this past Friday. Sergeant Leslie D. Brode was promoted to the rank of lieutenant on Tuesday by Colonel John Born, Patrol superintendent, during a […]
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 5:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
US Bank recently donated $2,000 to the YMCA annual board campaign. YMCA campaign money and United Way funding provide needed assistance for over 500 children and families each year. Here, YMCA Executive Director Hugh Kocab receives the check from Craig Bell, US Bank branch manager. (YMCA photo)
POSTED: 08/08/12 at 5:00 am. FILED UNDER: News