Jeffrey Yeoh and Zayda Yeoh to Dennis A. Wagonrod and Karen L. Wagonrod, inlot 4121, Van Wert. Kenneth R. Brinkman to Barbara A. Smith, portion of section 31, Jackson Township. Estate of Frank Charles Bardo and estate of Charles Bardo to Billie Jean Bardo, portion of inlot 611, Delphos. Randy L. Culp and Dawn V. […]
POSTED: 07/10/13 at 12:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Three people appeared for probation or bond violations and another for a violation of a treatment in lieu of conviction program during hearings held Tuesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Alexandra Whisman, 19, of Van Wert, was resentenced to three years of community control, including up to six months in […]
POSTED: 07/10/13 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Van Wert cut the ribbon on its Ervin Road store to recognize six months in operation at that location. Looking on are Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce board members and Mayor Don Farmer. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/10/13 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross news The American Red Cross has issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because many fewer donations than expected were received in June and the first week of July. “We are counting on generous volunteer blood and platelet donors […]
POSTED: 07/10/13 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Hot Air Festival news A radio-controlled hot air balloon is to be launched off the parking lot of the local Pick ‘N’ Save supermarket at approximately 7 p.m. this coming Friday, July 12. The balloon is smaller than normal, standing approximately 17 feet tall, and is equipped with a scaled-down passenger basket. The balloon and […]
POSTED: 07/10/13 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police July 8, 8:55 a.m. — Damage was reported to toilets in a restroom located at Stadium Park, near the Little League baseball diamonds. An investigation is being conducted.
POSTED: 07/10/13 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
VW County DJFS news Just a reminder that the Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services is offering a new school supplies purchasing program for county students. The “Pack to School” program provides a backpack containing many (not all) of the required school supplies for eligible children in grades K-6 during the 2013-2014 […]
POSTED: 07/10/13 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
Just to give you an idea of how ticket sales have been going at the Niswonger since releasing Community Concert, Grand Series and Select Series sales, here is a rundown of who’s leading the pack and where they all stack up. Here are the top 10 selling concerts thus far: 1. Kellie Pickler, 2. Debbie Boone, […]
POSTED: 07/09/13 at 9:38 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Thelma Therese Ortega Chavarria breathed her last breath as God called her home on Sunday, July 7, 2013. She was born December 21, 1933, in Van Wert County, the loving daughter of the late Hilario and Helen (Hernandez) Ortega. She was the beloved wife of Rumaldo Chavarria, who she married November 17, 1951, and who […]
POSTED: 07/09/13 at 9:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lillian Esther Pea, 95, died Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was born October 14, 1917, in Pewamo, Mich., the daughter of the late Andrew and Addie Pearl (Patterson) Benjamin. On December 7, 1942, she married George Theodore Pea, who preceded her in death in 1985. Survivors include four children, Dianne Marie (Jerry) Aube of Madison, […]
POSTED: 07/09/13 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries