Ohio Dept. of Commerce news COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities has issued a notice order against a United Kingdom company and its operators. The action, which alleges that Ohio securities laws have been violated, joins enforcement actions taken or investor alerts issued by securities regulators in 15 other states and […]
POSTED: 03/15/13 at 5:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has been selected as one of the 2013 “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute. Thrivent Financial was named to the prestigious list for the second consecutive year as a result of its leadership in promoting ethical business standards as well as for introducing innovative ideas to benefit […]
POSTED: 03/15/13 at 5:36 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Internal Revenue Service news WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded Ohioans to volunteer to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), which is a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies key issues, and makes recommendations for improving IRS services. The TAP provides a forum for taxpayers to raise concerns about IRS […]
POSTED: 03/15/13 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Midwest Electric news Midwest Electric has made a $75,000 economic development loan to Lake City Creamery. Lake City Creamery is a new business opening on U.S. 29 west of Celina. The ice cream and sweet shop will open by early summer. It features fresh 14-16 percent butterfat content ice cream made onsite. The business will […]
POSTED: 03/15/13 at 5:32 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Van Wert YMCA news Show the world what you are made of: Be a lifeguard! The American Red Cross certification is recognized nationwide so a lifeguard can work anywhere in the United States, including the YMCA of Van Wert County. Register today for American Red Cross lifeguard training … learn lifesaving skills to help keep […]
POSTED: 03/15/13 at 5:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Patricia A. Winicker, 65, of Van Wert, died at 8:04 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born August 16, 1947, in Lima, the daughter of Martha (Krietemeyer) Bockey, who survives in Delphos, and the late James Bockey. On April 21, 1979, she married Paul A. Winicker, […]
POSTED: 03/14/13 at 4:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A woman who stole a large sum of money from Westwood Car Wash while general manager of the local business was among those sentenced during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Betsy Bollenbacher, 39, of Rockford, was sentenced to five years of community control, which can be reduced […]
POSTED: 03/14/13 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Wright State University-Lake Campus news CELINA – Wright State University’s Lake Campus in Celina was recently granted approval by the Ohio Board of Regents to offer a bachelor’s degree in Technical and Applied Studies. The degree was developed in response to current and future career preparation needs identified by students, employers and Lake Campus-area residents. […]
POSTED: 03/14/13 at 6:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
Community Health Professionals news Just a reminder that tickets are on sale for Community Health Professionals’ annual Hospice-Beacon of Hope Dinner and Charity Auction, to be held Thursday, April 11, at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert. The dinner will begin at 6 that evening, while the auction will take place starting at 7 […]
POSTED: 03/14/13 at 6:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine thanked the Ohio House of Representatives for its passage today of HB 7. The bill, which would establish strict limits on sweepstakes gaming at Internet cafes, passed by a vote of 66-29. Attorney General DeWine issued the following statement after the vote: “I thank Speaker Batchelder, […]
POSTED: 03/14/13 at 5:59 am. FILED UNDER: News