W. Rozella Hoehamer

W. Rozella “Toadie” Hoehamer, 80, of Rockford, died at 4 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2013, at Celina Manor. She was born October 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Clarence and Zella K. (Tope) Fegley. On October 22, 1950, she married Kermit W. Hoehamer, who preceded her in death on August 21, 2007. Survivors include […]

Local supts. discuss new report cards

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Sometimes educators need to be educated, and that’s the case with the new state report cards released Thursday. While all three county school superintendents said there were positives and negatives incorporated in their districts’ state report card ratings, they also said more research was needed to ensure that their schools improve their […]

County Foundation seeks new leader

Van Wert independent/VWCF information The Van Wert County Foundation is celebrating the contributions and leadership of its long time executive secretary, Larry Wendel, while also looking for a fitting replacement to lead the Foundation in the coming years. With more than 30 years of service to the Foundation, Wendel has become the face of the […]

US Bank gives to YWCA

The YWCA recently received a $2,500 donation from US Bancorp Foundation. The U.S. Bank Foundation provides cash contributions to nonprofit organizations in the grant priority areas of education, economic opportunity, and artistic and cultural enrichment.  The YWCA provides several social service programs to the Van Wert community including domestic violence services, transitional housing and summer […]

Fair Veterans Day event activities set

Van Wert County Fair information Veterans Day at the Van Wert County Fair will be held Friday, August 30. Veterans Program begins at 11 a.m. with the serving of ham and beans with cornbread. Food will be served until 4 p.m. or it’s all gone. The Veterans Service Commission of Van Wert County, as well […]

Fort Wayne has highest gas price spike

Gasoline price news CHICAGO, Ill. — When gasoline prices go up in your neighborhood it’s hard to imagine that anyone else has it worse.  Who’s got the worst price volatility in the country? Which markets see the steepest price hikes?  Where do the gas stations and convenience stores change the prices most frequently?  GasBuddy found […]

Boy Scouts hike trail

Last weekend BSA Troop 35 hiked the Dan Beard Trail in Cincinnati, named for the founder of the scouting movement in America. The trail winds along the banks of the Ohio River where Beard grew up. The troop (shown above on an Ohio River bridge) also visited Chateau Laroche in Loveland and the Newport Aquarium. […]

Fire Marshal promotes campus safety

State Fire Marshal news KENT — The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal is doing its part to keep Ohio college students safe by conducting a Campus Fire Safety Ambassador Program.  Staff from the Division’s Fire Prevention Bureau and the Ohio Fire Academy trained students from Kent State University on identifying the […]

Ohio home sales increase again in July

Ohio Association of Realtors news The number of homes sold across Ohio surged 25.8 percent in July, as the market posted year-over-year gains in activity for the 25th consecutive month, according to the Ohio Association of Realtors. “Home sales activity in July remained brisk, helping the marketplace maintain its steady progress in recovering from the […]

VW Band Parents to have fair stand

Van Wert Band Parents information Once again, the Van Wert Band Parents will operate their food stand at the Van Wert County Fair. Band parents thank the community in advance for its support. Stop out for homemade shredded chicken sandwiches, chicken and noodles, chili or a piece of pie and coffee. Alumni band parents interested in […]