Information submitted Devin Sheets, an American Family Insurance agent in Van Wert, has been recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification. Sheets has been an agent for American Family since January 2004 and is located at 118 S. Washington St. in Van Wert. “When choosing an insurance […]
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Information submitted Leland Smith Insurance/Shisler Insurance Agency of Van Wert, Antwerp and Paulding has been recognized by German Mutual Insurance Company of Napoleon for surpassing $1 million in written premium for 2012. The agency joins a small contingent of German Mutual agencies that have reached this milestone. Leland Smith Insurance joined the German Mutual family […]
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: Business
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It was a bit of a reward as nine Niswonger Scholars visiting Van Wert got the chance to sit down for a nice meal at Willow Bend Country Club Wednesday evening after three days of hard work on local community service projects. It was also an opportunity for Van Wert leaders to […]
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
This vehicle was one of two involved in a crash at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Ohio 49 about 10:30 Wednesday night. At least two people were believed to be injured in the crash, which was handled by the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. No other information has been released […]
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks news Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held its Youth Recognition Breakfast on Tuesday, May 7, in conjunction with the Elks’ National Youth Week. Approximately 85 people attended, including students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors and principals. During the breakfast, Lodge Scholarship Chairman Keith Rydell recognized the local scholarship […]
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 6:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Work has begun on demolishing the former Franklin Elementary School (above). Both the Franklin and Washington school buildings are slated for demolition this month, action that was earlier approved by the Van Wert City Board of Education. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 6:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Council on Aging news Just a reminder that the Van Wert County Council on Aging will be holding a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament this Saturday, May 18, at the Senior Center, 220 Fox Road in Van Wert. Registration for the tournament begins at noon and play begins at 1 p.m. The cost per person is […]
POSTED: 05/16/13 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 2:26 pm. FILED UNDER: Cougar's Den
By Clare Mefferd The varsity boys’ baseball team is coming to an end with their first tournament game tonight at 5 p.m. on their home turf. Last Thursday they faced off against LCC for the NWC championship and came out on top with a 1-0 win. With that win they remained undefeated in the NWC […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 1:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
The final FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting of the school year will be held Friday, May 17, during HS lunch. The final meeting will be a pizza party and we will be choosing officers for next fall. Since April 19, we have averaged nearly 40 HS athletes and have had guest speakers Pastor Dave […]
POSTED: 05/15/13 at 1:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines