Information submitted MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Village Council will conduct a Finance Committee meeting at 6 p.m. today, followed by a full Council meeting at 6:30 this evening. The meetings will be held in the Middle Point Municipal Office Building.
POSTED: 06/24/13 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Middle Point Farmette travel team finished its undefeated season at 8-0, capturing the league championship. Members of the team include (front row, from the left) Makayla Jackman, Aryonna Hoghe, Heather Beair, Olivia Lauf, Katelyn Beair, Courtney Minyoung, Katrina Behrens; (back row) Annie Mendenhall, Brianna Ebel, Alivia Carpenter, Kendall Bollenbacher, Winter Boroff, Noel Warnement, Madysen Glosset, […]
POSTED: 06/24/13 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ohio Association of Realtors news The number of homes sold across Ohio rose 16.2 percent in May, as the market posted year-over-year gains in activity for the 23rd consecutive month, according to the Ohio Association of Realtors. “With each passing month, the Ohio housing market is continuing to make significant, steady progress in its effort […]
POSTED: 06/24/13 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate
Van Wert Police June 20, 10:50 p.m. — Cody V. Lippi, 23, of 120 Briarwood Drive, was charged with possession of spice when officers were called to the residence to investigate a dispute. June 22, 3:07 a.m. — Mark S. Thomas, 48, of St. Marys, was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired after being […]
POSTED: 06/24/13 at 5:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Richard Manken, 85, of Van Wert, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born December 2, 1927, in Van Wert, the son of the late James and Velma (Farling) Manken. He married Lou Esther (Clouse) Manken, who preceded him in death. Survivors include three […]
POSTED: 06/23/13 at 10:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 06/22/13 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Ohio Dept. Job and Family Services news Unemployment numbers were flat statewide in May, showing that Ohio’s economic recovery remains slow. County-by-county jobless figures will be released this coming Tuesday. Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.0 percent in May 2013, unchanged from April, according to data released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and […]
POSTED: 06/22/13 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Bostyx (above) brought its fusion of high-energy music from rock supergroups Boston and Styx to Fountain Park on Friday evening as a large crowd showed up to revel in the glorious weather … and great music. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/22/13 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Nikki L. Niswonger, wife of businessman and philanthropist Scott M. Niswonger, recently accompanied Niswonger scholars on two summer travel experiences that led to the discovery of an historical connection between Van Wert and Vimoutiers, France. Scott and Nikki Niswonger, both Van Wert natives, returned to their hometown in May with […]
POSTED: 06/22/13 at 6:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
West Central Ohio Crime Task Force news DELPHOS –A Delphos man has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking as a result of a recently-completed investigation. In recent weeks, law enforcement officials have been made aware of an alleged drug house at 228 N. Cass St. in Delphos. Agents from the West Central Ohio Crime […]
POSTED: 06/22/13 at 5:58 am. FILED UNDER: News