Division of Liquor Control information COLUMBUS — The Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control (Division) is recalling 1800® brand tequila “Silver” and “Reposado” in the 1.75 liter bottle due to safety concerns regarding damaged glass bottle stoppers. Customers who bought this product should return it to the Liquor Agency where it was purchased for a […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 5:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted CONVOY — The Crestview Athletic Department will host its annual “Meet the Team” Night, as required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), for fall student-athletes on Monday, August 13, with ticket sales starting at 5:30 p.m. and the general session beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the athletic complex (weather permitting). “Meet […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 4:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Gladys L. Sherrick, 86, of Elida, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, at Putnam Acres Care Center near Ottawa. She was born February 17, 1926, in Allen County, the daughter of the late Otto and Theo (Stewart) Sherrick. Survivors include a brother, Wayne Sherrick of Schererville, Ind.; and several nieces and a nephew. […]
POSTED: 08/03/12 at 4:44 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man accused of knifing his brother changed his plea Wednesday, while five people were sentenced during hearings held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Caleb Mech, 26, of Van Wert, changed his plea to guilty to a charge of aggravated assault, a fourth-degree felony offense. Mech had originally entered a […]
POSTED: 08/02/12 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. — With more than 98 percent of Ohio experiencing severe or moderate drought conditions — and with the current farm bill set to expire September 30 — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) called on the U.S. House of Representatives to schedule a vote on the Senate-passed bipartisan, five-year farm bill that […]
POSTED: 08/02/12 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Van Wert County Recorder Kim Hughes has been notified that several Ohio residents have received a letter of solicitation to purchase a copy of their deed. The company is located in Columbus Ohio and refers to themselves as “Local Records Office”. The mailing is made to appear as if it was from an official […]
POSTED: 08/02/12 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Hot Air Festival organizer Jerry Mazur (left) and Van Wert County Sheriff Stan Owens prepare the security plan for the event, scheduled to take place at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds September 7-9. It is expected that as many as 10,000-15,000 spectators may attend over the weekend, making security a priority. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 08/02/12 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Fair Board information The Van Wert County Fairgrounds has gone into “garage sale mode” for this weekend. More than 60 vendors will be located around the fairgrounds, in the Commercial Building, EMR Room, Annex Room, Agriculture Building and the Little Red School House. Food vendors will also be available, including Don the Potato Man, and […]
POSTED: 08/02/12 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
KAM Manufacturing is holding its fourth annual Factory Outlet Sale in conjunction with the Highway 127 Yard Sale this weekend. The sale will be held at 223 S. Washington St. (next to Wild Willy’s Pizza) from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today through Saturday. The sale offers great deals on retired styles and colors and factory seconds. […]
POSTED: 08/02/12 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police August 1, 1:32 p.m. – Dustin Kunz, 22, of Delphos, was arrested on an active warrant issued in Mercer County on a charge of theft. Kunz was turned over to Mercer County Sheriff’s Department deputies.
POSTED: 08/02/12 at 5:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement