Charles James Bilimek, 60, of Van Wert, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at his residence. He lived a happy life and passed away peacefully. He was born October 17, 1952, in Portsmouth, Va., the son of Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Murphy) Bilimek, who survives in Van Wert, and the late James Bilimek. On April 9, 1993, […]
POSTED: 07/23/13 at 10:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Judith A. Pratt, 70, of Van Wert, died at 11:25 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2013, at her residence. She was born March 8, 1943, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (McCarthy) Pruden. She married David D. Pratt, who preceded her in death on March 28, 1989. Survivors include a daughter, […]
POSTED: 07/23/13 at 4:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council took a state performance audit off the table, but Council members pledged to work on a better way to assess the city’s financial performance. Council President Gary Corcoran, a former company auditor himself, said the idea of a performance audit is a good one, but he had problems […]
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Mercer County Sheriff’s Office news CELINA – Mercer County sheriff’s deputies are investigating two incidents involving children. In the first incident, a Celina man is being held on a $250,000 cash bond in connection with injuries to a 4-month-old child. John Dziengelewski, 28, is charged with felonious assault in connection with the case. Mercer County […]
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Van Wert independent A Bryan man entered guilty pleas to charges stemming from the throwing of explosive devices into the yard of a Van Wert County residence during a hearing held Monday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Ronald McBride, 42, entered a plea of guilty to a prosecutor’s bill of information filed by […]
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Ohio Dept. of Transportation news CLEVELAND — Governor John R. Kasich unveiled a robust plan Monday for improving Ohio’s transportation system with a $3 billion investment in infrastructure over the next several years. Kasich’s Jobs and Transportation plan will allow the state to eliminate decades long delays on some 41 new construction projects now slated […]
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Eva J. Yarger, executor of the Dorothy M. Gleckler estate, recently presented a bequest from Gleckler’s estate to Larry Wendel, executive secretary of the Van Wert County Foundation. The bequest shall be known as the Dean Gleckler Family Memorial Fund, with proceeds used for the purpose of Huntington Disease research. (photo submitted)
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VW Community Club news The Van Wert Community Club wants to remind Van Wert County residents that the “Together We CAN” food drive scavenger hunt is set to take place Sunday, July 28, between 2 and 4 p.m. Participating teams may be canvassing local neighborhoods for donations during this time. Teams should meet at either […]
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Van Wert Police July 21, 1:35 p.m. — Jose L. Cuevas Jr., 20, of 320 Burt St., was charged with a misdemeanor domestic violence charge as a result of an incident that occurred at his residence. July 19, 11:21 p.m. — Joshua M. Brown, 31, of 10351 Lincoln Highway, was charged with operating a vehicle […]
POSTED: 07/23/13 at 6:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
YMCA of Van Wert County news The YMCA of Van Wert County fall youth sports registration will start Monday, July 22, through Saturday, August 24. This includes registration for flag football, girls’ volleyball and soccer. Flag football games for ages 3½-5 and 6-8 years old will play on Thursday nights, starting September 19 and ending […]
POSTED: 07/23/13 at 5:22 am. FILED UNDER: Sports