DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man already serving time in an Indiana prison was arraigned Wednesday on rape charges — one of eight people indicted by the August session of the Van Wert County Grand Jury — while a Marion woman involved in a home-invasion robbery who was let out of prison early was sent back […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal assistance is available to Van Wert County homeowners, renters, and small business owners that experienced financial loss due to severe storms and high winds that occurred between June 29 and July 3. On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced that the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Brumback Library information As part of its 97th annual Summer Reading Program, the Brumback Library offered children a myriad of creative programs and exciting activities in June and July. Local award winning artist Sally M. Geething, along with 400 children who registered for this year’s program, helped to create two paintings entitled “Dream Big” to […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Girl Scouts information CINCINNATI — As the Girl Scouts celebrate their 100th anniversary, they are honoring 100 “Women of Influence” who make a difference in this community. Honorees are women who, through their lives and work, exemplify the leadership, diversity and spirit of the Girl Scout movement in one of four categories. Nomination forms can […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VWCS information The Van Wert Early Childhood Center will be holding screenings for incoming kindergarten students the week of September 10, as noted during registration. Letters will be sent out the week of August 13 stating an appointment time. Screenings will be held at 839 Prospect Ave. (formally the Washington Elementary School). Students will be […]
POSTED: 08/09/12 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
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