Velma B. Geisman, 97, of Van Wert, died at 10:27 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at her residence. She was born December 31, 1915, in Mercer County, the daughter of Erastus Marion and Corabelle (Anderson) Jenkins. On May 4, 1940, she married Raymond L. “Hap” Geisman, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2010. […]
POSTED: 05/18/13 at 10:19 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Unemployment rate news Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.0 percent in April 2013, down from 7.1 percent in March, according to data released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 7,600 over the month, from the revised 5,175,600 in March to 5,183,200 in April. The […]
POSTED: 05/18/13 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer For Van Wert High School’s Class of 2013, it was a chance to sit back, breathe a sigh of relief, and relish in the accomplishments and accolades they have earned over the past four years. There was plenty to go around. A total of 28 scholarships and 12 departmental awards were […]
POSTED: 05/18/13 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview students in grades 3-5 learn about healthy lifestyles during the Kids Health Fair held Friday at Lincolnview Elementary School. Here, students learn about playground safety. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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American Red Cross information With summer around the corner, and the end of the school year in sight, new and eligible blood donors are urged to help strengthen the blood supply by volunteering to give in the next few weeks. “While summer signals rest and relaxation for a lot of us, it’s also a time […]
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol along with Van Wert Fair Board announced that they will be holding voluntary motor vehicle inspections at the Fairgrounds this Monday and Tuesday, May 20-21, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. With the start of the vacation season ahead, all motorists are reminded to have their vehicles inspected for safety. There is […]
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YMCA of Van Wert County news Registration for the upcoming summer swim session at the YMCA of Van Wert County will begin May 20 through June 1. This will be a three-week program, with Tuesday sessions on June 11, 18 and 25. Registration fees for this session are $10 for family members, $15 for youth […]
POSTED: 05/18/13 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW County Special Olympics news Van Wert County Special Olympics is having a Pork Chop Dinner on Tuesday, May 21. Special Olympics will be distributing meals at the Thomas Edison Center from 4-6 p.m. This is a carryout event only and only presale tickets will be taken. Contact Brad Etter at 419.238.1514, extension 232, or […]
POSTED: 05/18/13 at 5:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VanWert Police May 15, 10:01 a.m. — A car window parked on the lot of Superior Auto, 1053 S. Shannon St., was broken out. May 14 1:45 p.m. — Christopher Doenges, 16, of Middle Point, was charged with assault for allegedly assaulting another student at LifeLinks Community School, 205 W. Crawford St. in Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 05/18/13 at 5:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Loella “Lu” Patsiavos, 73, of Van Wert, died at noon Friday, May 17, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born April 29, 1940, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Lewis and Faith (Hittle) Rogers. On February 17, 1977, she married Perry Patsiavos, who survives in Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 05/17/13 at 10:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries