Eaton Corporation news Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has announced several “Powering Communities Grants” totaling $71,000 to support local community organizations in the Van Wert area. The donations will be used to enhance various programs and organizations that positively affect the lives of citizens throughout the region (click here for more photos). Building on Eaton’s tradition […]
POSTED: 07/13/13 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County United Way news “One campaign concludes and the next one begins,” said United Way Executive Director Deb Russell. “We ended our 2012 campaign raising $436,722, or 87 percent of our $500,000 goal. “This was an increase over 2011 and we are very grateful to the businesses, industries, banks, schools, and individuals who supported […]
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VW County Historical Society news The 2013 Railroad Heritage Weekend Model Railroad Show and Swap will be held today and Sunday, July 13-14, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Times are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. The event, which is sponsored by the Van Wert County Historical Society, will […]
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Scott Fire Dept. news SCOTT — The Scott Fire and EMS Department will be having its annual Chicken Barbecue Dinner on Saturday, July 27, from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the fire station. The menu will include chicken prepared by the Van Wert Fire Fighters Local 618. All proceeds will be used for equipment purchases for […]
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Maurice J. “Mo” Miller, 88, of Van Wert, died Friday morning, July 12, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. He was born January 4, 1925, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the son of the late Walter and Edna (Weitfeldt) Miller. He first married Hildegarde (Salomon) Miller, who preceded him in death on November […]
POSTED: 07/12/13 at 11:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Betty J. Welsh, 93, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Born in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, Betty was the daughter of the late Homer Dolph Ferris and the former Ruth Louisa Weldy. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Andrew J. Welsh. Betty is survived […]
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Delphos Police Dept. information DELPHOS — Delphos police are seeking information on a home invasion-style robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of South Canal Street at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday on report of a robbery there. According to Police Chief Kyle Fittro, two masked men ransacked two […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A number of community organizations that were beneficiaries of grants from the Van Wert County Foundation (VWCF) this year were on hand Thursday for check presentation photos at the foundation offices on East Main Street (click here for more photos). The money disbursed represents interest income realized from bequests made to the […]
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Community Health Professionals news Community Health Professionals’ Hospice held its annual Rays of Hope day camp June 18-20 for children and youth who have lost a loved one at the Van Wert County YMCA’s Camp Clay and LifeHouse Church in Van Wert. About 30 youngsters from Van Wert and surrounding counties participated in opportunities to […]
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VWPD news A local woman was arrested on drug trafficking charges related to a search of her residence early Thursday morning. Stephanie Fannon, 33, of 317 S. Market St., was arrested at her residence and charged with trafficking in heroin in the vicinity of a juvenile, a felony of the fourth degree. She made an […]
POSTED: 07/12/13 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News