Ida Marie Welch, 85, of Scott, died peacefully after a short illness on Friday, July 5, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Granger, Ind., surrounded by her family. She was born May 17/18, 1927, in Scott, the daughter of the late Eva Lavina (Beach) Titler and Clois Titler, and where five generations of her family […]
POSTED: 07/07/13 at 7:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
There were lots of activities and events scheduled on Friday as part of this year’s edition of Old Fashioned Farmers Days. The annual festival continues today at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. (photos by Jan Dunlap/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 07/06/13 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
After a year off, the Lima Symphony Orchestra returned to Fountain Park on Friday for its traditional Fourth of July holiday celebration concert. A large crowed was on hand as the orchestra played a number of patriotic songs, as well as Broadway tunes and movie themes on a gorgeous night in the park. (Dave Mosier/Van […]
POSTED: 07/06/13 at 6:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
OSU Extension news Ohio State University Extension for Van Wert County is offering the ServSafe® food safety and sanitation certification course at the Van Wert Extension Office on Tuesday, July 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The ServSafe® program, sponsored by the National Restaurant Association, has become the industry standard in food-safety training and […]
POSTED: 07/06/13 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA of Van Wert County received a $1,000 donation from First Federal Savings & Loan for its 2013 Annual Board Campaign. Campaign money is directed to the YMCA youth financial assistance program. Shown are Jessica Hardesty and Lori Garwood of First Federal, along with YMCA Executive Director Hugh Kocab. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 07/06/13 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted For nearly 12 years, Jerandan Portable Toilets, under the ownership of Jerry Spoor, Andy Gearhart and Dan Chiles, has been the supplier of portable toilet rentals in Van Wert County and the surrounding area. Company officials prided themselves on being as dependable, honest and hard working as possible and, in return, local residents […]
POSTED: 07/06/13 at 6:37 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Information submitted Eric Hurless, insurance advisor for Stahl Stoller Meyer Insurance Center of Van Wert, has successfully completed the Certified Insurance Counselors Commercial Casualty Institute held in Perrysburg on May 17. The insurance course attended was just one of those offered by the Professional Independent Agents Association of Ohio. After the successful completion of five […]
POSTED: 07/06/13 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Heart Land Patriots news The Van Wert County Heart Land Patriots will meet Tuesday, July 9, at 7 p.m., in the Youth Room of the Family Life Center at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. The Patriots have scheduled two expert speakers who will address various aspects on Common Core, the […]
POSTED: 07/06/13 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert DeMolay news Jordan Dettrow and Robert Trittschuh will be recognized by the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay for their marked DeMolay activity and labor with the degree of chevalier. The chevalier is an honor granted, not an award that is applied for. These young men have gone above and beyond […]
POSTED: 07/06/13 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert City Police department solve a break-in that occurred at 730 George St. in the city of Van Wert. On June 23, between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m., someone entered a detached garage at the above residence and stole several items. […]
POSTED: 07/06/13 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers