The former Papa John’s Pizza shop is getting a new tenant. Work is currently being done (above) on the store, which plans to reopen as a Little Caesar’s Pizza restaurant in the near future. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 10/27/12 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Delphos PD information DELPHOS — A Delphos man has been arrested for a series of car break-ins in that city over the past few weeks, according to Police Chief Kyle Fittro. Deven M. Schoffner, 20, was arrested and charged with two counts of receiving stolen property in Lima Municipal Court as a result of an […]
POSTED: 10/27/12 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp visited with the management team at Central Insurance Companies Friday morning to discuss his campaign for re-election. Cupp is completing his first six-year term on the court, and has served in various legislative and judicial capacities at the city, county, regional, and state levels. Shown are (from the left) Chris […]
POSTED: 10/27/12 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Lincolnview Local Board of Education members heard a report from Marsh School Principal Roger Salisbury as the board met Thursday in the library of The Marsh Foundation for its October meeting. Salisbury noted that the Foundation was currently at full capacity, with 30 youth residents on campus, with a waiting list of […]
POSTED: 10/26/12 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Quick work by firefighters from Van Wert and Convoy fire departments prevented a van fire from spreading to a residence at 10071 Lincoln Highway, just west of U.S. 224, early Thursday afternoon. Firefighters called to the residence at approximately 1:20 p.m. Thursday found a van belonging to a firm doing work at the house in […]
POSTED: 10/26/12 at 5:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Vantage information Vantage Career Center students are again selling fruit from the Florida Fruit Association of Vero Beach, Fla. Fruit sales are underway now and end on Friday, November 9. Vantage students will be selling fruit through their career tech youth organization. Vantage Career Center’s FFA coordinates this schoolwide fundraiser, while money earned from it […]
POSTED: 10/26/12 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: News
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Van Wert, one of the pacesetters for the 2012 United Way campaign, held a raffle drawing October 12 for three prizes. Suzie Grimes, who coordinated the fundraiser, presented prizes to the winners. Brad Schwartz won the Ohio State Buckeyes Scentsy warmer, Leland Oakley won the 20-inch Huffy Bicycle (donated by […]
POSTED: 10/26/12 at 5:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Marsh Foundation information Marsh Foundation residents are once again selling poinsettias this holiday season. All proceeds from the sale will go to the campus’ Marsh Grown gardening program. The plants make beautiful decorations and holiday gifts. There are three sizes available. The multi-bloom plants are available in 4½ inches for $3.50, 6½ inches for $8 […]
POSTED: 10/26/12 at 5:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview Local Schools bus driver Amy Dunlap is shown with some of the students she transports to school during School Bus Safety Week. Also shown is Motor Vehicle Inspector Tina Eley of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Trooper Deb Tracey of the Van Wert Post, who followed behind the bus. (OSHP photo)
POSTED: 10/26/12 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Several area communities have scheduled times for Trick or Treating. Van Wert will have Trick or Treating from 4-6 p.m. this Saturday, October 27. In addition, the Fall Fright Fest will provide lots of activities and events, starting at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, while the Harvest Moon Festival also features a number of activities, […]
POSTED: 10/26/12 at 5:11 am. FILED UNDER: News