Real estate taxes due Wednesday

Information submitted Van Wert County Treasurer, Beverly Fuerst, wants to remind all property owners that real estate taxes are due Wednesday, July 11. Payments paid by mail must be postmarked on or before July 11.  Those who want to use a credit card to pay their taxes can do so by visiting the treasurer’s website […]

Donnabelle Mae Shawver

Donnabelle Mae Shawver, 76, of Paulding, died at 5:48 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born September 5, 1935, in Delphos, the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Martin) Stocklin. On August 14, 1967, she married Edward Miller, who preceded her in death. She then […]

Donna Marie Fifer

Donna Marie Fifer, 51, of Delphos, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at her residence. She was born February 10, 1961, in Allen County, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Velma (Hoffman) Fifer. Survivors include two sons, John L. Miller and Don W. Miller, both of Republic; a daughter, Dawn C. Miller of Republic; one […]

YW part of local suicide prevention plan

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The YWCA’s Summer Food Program doesn’t only provide food for the stomachs of local children, but also food for thought on a variety of topics. One recent topic was that of suicide prevention — a relevant subject, considering that, in the city of Van Wert alone, 162 suicide attempts were reported to […]

County JFS has disaster assistance info

VW County JFS information Changes in the state’s disaster assistance guidelines could mean some local residents could receive additional aid through the program. Households eligible for food assistance in June should now have access to 13.3 percent replacement benefits on their EBT card. Households with spoilage of an amount greater than has already been replaced […]

GOP tabs VW judge, interim prosecutor

Information submitted The Republican Central Committee recently selected Van Wert County Juvenile Court Judge Kevin Taylor to run for re-election in that position, and also chose retiring County Prosecutor Charles F. Kennedy III as interim prosecutor. An interim prosecutor was needed because Kennedy had announced his retirement, effective June 30, but had also said he […]

Gasoline prices rose in Ohio last week

Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 19.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.50 per gallon on Sunday. This compares with the national average, which has increased 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.41 a gallon, according to gasoline price website OhioGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]

Wiffleball fever!

The countdown to the 21st annual Wren Wiffleball Tournament has begun and those wanting to participate in this year’s Wiffleball tourney are already making plans to get in line to register for the event. (photo submitted)

MP Lions plan annual benefit auction

Lions Club information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club is preparing for its annual Benefit Auction and Ice Cream Social. The event will be held Friday, July 27, at the Middle Point Community Building. The auction will start at 6 p.m. and food will be served at starting at 5 that evening. Items […]

Football official classes announced

Information submitted The Midwest Buckeye Football Officials Association is offering classes to train and certify new high school officials. Students will receive all rulebooks and officials’ manuals and have their dues paid to the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Students must pass the OHSAA official’s test as part of the class. High school students interested […]