In preparation for prom, Lincolnview Student Council is hosting a guest speaker to share her story with the student body. On April 30, at 1 p.m., Stevie Beale will address our students. Stevie is a motivational speaker, who shares her story of tragedy and triumph with high school students as a warning about how important […]
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 1:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
Estate of Sarah E. Cearns to James R. Cearns, portion of section 18, Willshire Township. Connie J. Boley and Rex Painter to Swan Land Management Ltd., portion of section 15, Liberty Township. William R. Bird and Michele L. Bird, by sheriff, to Citimortgage, portion of section 11, Hoaglin Township. Deborah R. Cross, by sheriff, to […]
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor After a big spike back in January, area unemployment figures from March are continuing a gradual decrease begun in February of this year, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. For Van Wert County, unemployment fell to 7.4 percent in March, down fourth-tenths of a […]
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Council on Aging news In 1963, through cooperation with the National Council on Senior Citizens, President John F. Kennedy established May as Senior Citizens Month. This year’s theme in Ohio is “I am a Golden Buckeye and I unleash my Power by….” . In support of this theme and to celebrate Senior Citizens Month, […]
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert American Legion Post 178 donated $200 towards The Salvation Army dinner and auction. Shown are (from the left) Post Service Officer Louis Ehmer, Major Arthur Barter of The Salvation Army, and Legion Post Commander Ken Schutz. The Salvation Army will hold the fundraiser on Thursday, May 9, at the Van Wert County Council […]
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert CVB news In recognition of the 100th birthday of the historic Lincoln Highway, a commemorative booklet is being prepared by a committee of local volunteers. The booklet will contain many photographs and a driving guide to the highway across Van Wert County. The response to an earlier request for old photographs to include […]
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert City Schools news Van Wert City Schools will be offering a free developmental screening to any child, ages 3-5, who resides in the school district. The screening will be held Monday, May 6, from noon to 6:30 p.m., and on Tuesday, May 7, from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., at the Van Wert […]
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff A house fire at 220 Kenwick Drive early Wednesday morning apparently caused relatively minor injury to a resident of the house, according to unofficial reports. According to reports, firefighters were called to the residence at approximately 12:11 a.m. Wednesday on the report of a fire at the Kenwick Drive residence. According […]
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 6:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert High School news The Van Wert High School Junior Class would like to invite the public to the prom open house this Saturday, April 27, from 1-3 p.m. in the Van Wert Middle School gymnasium. This year, the students chose “Titanic – Ship of Dreams” as the theme. Those coming for the open […]
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police April 22, 9:22 a.m. — A 13-year-old was charged with arson as a result of a fire at LifeLinks School, 205 W. Crawford St. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 04/24/13 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement