DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert man accused of felony child endangering was one of nine people indicted by the Van Wert County Grand Jury and arraigned Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Tracy Hartman, 38, entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of child endangering, a felony of the second […]
POSTED: 04/11/13 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mercer County Sheriff’s Office news CELINA – A St. Marys man who brandished a gun while walking shirtless in Celina was shot and killed by a Celina police officer Wednesday afternoon. The man, who was identified as Robert Hensley, 39, was shot not long after he was seen waving a handgun around while walking in […]
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Ohio Department of Transportation news LIMA — Area residents’ tax dollars will be hard at work as the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) launches one of the largest, most aggressive construction seasons to date, with projects totaling approximately $2.3 billion. ODOT will begin or continue construction of nearly 1,000 projects statewide, including the reconstruction of […]
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Niswonger Performing Arts Center news He’s been around the world with his camera and he will be at the Niswonger to tell the stories behind the pictures on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. A “Wild About Life” Photo Contest is announced and offered for all age groups with the winning entries receiving a free […]
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Van Wert SWMD news The Van Wert Solid Waste Management District will host an Earth Day open house from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Call those bookworm, gardening and recycling friends and meet them at the open house for refreshments, freebies and fellowship. A guided tour of the recycling facility, where 16,000 to 20,000 […]
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Republican candidates for Van Wert City Council will be the featured speakers at the Van Wert County Republican luncheon this Friday at Willow Bend Country Club. Food service will begin at 11:45 a.m., with speakers to begin at approximately 12:10 p.m. Friday.
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Information submitted MIDDLE POINT – The village of Middle Point will be hosting communitywide garage sales the weekend of May 3-4. Hours for the event will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 3, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Anyone wanting to participate in this event should call Judy Myers at 419.968.2102 or Barb […]
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VWHS Drama Club news The Wizard of Oz “Meet the Characters” party for kids of all ages is set for 1:30-2:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Those attending can have a snack, color, and meet and dance with the characters from the Van Wert High School […]
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Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve a break-in that occurred at the Moose Lodge, 740 E Ervine Road in Van Wert. On March 31, at 3:53 a.m., someone pried open the northeast door and entered the building. The video shows the suspect was […]
POSTED: 04/11/13 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
Van Wert Cougar track news On a windy Tuesday evening, the Van Wert Cougar track teams opened their home season with a tri-meet with Defiance and Paulding. The action saw the Cougars sweep both meets on the evening. The boys won 67 to Defiance’s 51, and Paulding’s 19. On the girls’ side, the Cougars won 63 […]
POSTED: 04/10/13 at 10:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports