Vantage hears solar power proposal

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Board of Education held an hour-long discussion on the merits of a solar power proposal, heard a report from Cafeteria Manager Penny Baucom and also employed a number of Adult Education staff members during its August meeting on Thursday. The board heard a presentation from Jerry Corbin of Solar Planet, […]

Market on Main

The new Market on Main enterprise opened officially on Thursday in front of the Van Wert County Courthouse. The market, to be held each Thursday until October 25, features produce, baked goods, handmade items, one-of-a-kind jewelry, repurposed items, boutique merchandise, goods from some of the finest direct-sales companies and much more. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

Latta supports GOP tax relief measure

Information submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) supported tax legislation on the House floor this week that would extend tax relief for nearly a million small business owners and provide a pathway to tax reform. House Resolution 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, prevents tax increases that are set […]

Yard sale frenzy

Yard sales abounded along U.S. 127 in and out of Van Wert during the Highway 127 Yard Sale being held this weekend from Alabama to Michigan. Here, some early bird shoppers got a chance to search for bargains across from the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

VWCF awards $300,000 in scholarships

VWCF information The Van Wert County Foundation has completed scholarship awards for the 2012-2013 academic year.  Executive Secretary Larry L. Wendel announced awards for 223 students from Paulding and Van Wert county schools, along with Delphos schools.  Van Wert County residents attending Parkway and Spencerville school districts were also included. In excess of $300,000 was […]

Tequila being recalled over stoppers

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 […]

C’view sets ‘Meet the Team’ Night

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 […]

Gladys L. Sherrick

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. […]

Man who stabbed brother pleads guilty

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 […]

Brown calls for farm bill passage

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 […]