I hope everyone had a memorable and relaxing Memorial Day weekend. One of my traditions is to watch the National Memorial Day Concert from Washington, D.C. Each year, this PBS broadcast features respectful and oftentimes tearful tributes to our veterans. The National Symphony Orchestra is featured, as well as military singers from the U.S. Army Field Chorus, […]
POSTED: 05/29/13 at 4:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Betty E. Thompson, 76, of Middle Point, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born July 24, 1936, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Merlin and N. Eileen (Whitaker) Mosier. She married Harold A. “Butch” Thompson, who preceded her in death. Mrs. […]
POSTED: 05/28/13 at 9:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Area veterans’ organizations celebrated Memorial Day on Monday, with Van Wert veterans foregoing the traditional Memorial Day ceremony at Woodland Cemetery for a ceremony held at Memorial Park. Unfortunately, threatening rain changed those plans as well, moving the memorial ceremony inside American Legion Post 178. A large crowd attended the ceremony, which […]
POSTED: 05/28/13 at 5:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price news Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 12.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.69 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.65 […]
POSTED: 05/28/13 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Miniatures of Van Wert’s landmark buildings are now available for purchase at the Main Street Van Wert/Van Wert County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau offices at 136 E. Main St. (across from Balyeat’s). Complete a collection or give someone a unique gift with one of these special miniatures. The Van Wert Arts Factory also shares the building, giving […]
POSTED: 05/28/13 at 4:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Van Wert County Disabled American Veterans Chapter 54 will be having a forget-me-not fundraising drive this weekend, June 1-2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. The locations of the fundraiser are the Van Wert Walmart, 301 Towne Center Blvd., and the Van Wert Save-A-Lot grocery store, 1022 S. Shannon St.
POSTED: 05/28/13 at 4:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Members of Lincolnview High School’s Class of 2013 throw their mortarboards Sunday afternoon following graduation ceremonies at the school. A special graduation tab will be published this week in the independent. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 05/27/13 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Downtown Van Wert is showing its civic pride as new American flags and fiberglass poles were put up this past week to celebrate today’s Memorial Day holiday. Flags on every lamppost help decorate downtown each year and add to the hometown spirit. The Centurion Club, a group of area businessmen who have supported numerous community […]
POSTED: 05/27/13 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
ATV daredevil Henry “The Pitbull” Rife was at Kinstle’s GM Sales & Service on Saturday to jump a number of new GM vehicles, all for the sake of charity. Above, Rife’s four-wheel ATV is in the air, while (below) Rife prepares to land safely on the other side (click here for more photos of the […]
POSTED: 05/27/13 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police May 25, 1:02 a.m. — Matthew W. Parr, 20, of 655 N. Market St., was cited for underage consumption following an incident in the 100 block of Daniel Street. May 23, 2:28 p.m. — A Van Wert woman reported a possible theft from her checking account. May 23, 3:26 p.m. — Charges […]
POSTED: 05/27/13 at 5:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement