Van Wert Police September 12, 9:33 p.m.– Jeremy C. Dunbar, 16, and Tyler L. Kast, 21, both of 602 N. Race St., were each charged with theft for an alleged shoplifting incident at the local Walmart Supercenter, 301 Towne Center Blvd. September 12, 9:14 p.m. — Anthony W. Clayton, 48, of Spencerville, was charged with […]
POSTED: 09/13/13 at 10:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police September 10, 8:33 p.m. — A resident of the 500 block of South Main Street reported that someone broke into his garage and took two air conditioners. September 10, 6:36 a.m. — Charges are pending on a report that a person violated a civil protection order in […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor New YWCA Executive Director Tammy Branham said she is excited about her new job, after 21-plus years serving clients with mental disabilities, but also noted that the job also has its challenges. “It’s a challenge because it’s completely different from what I’m used to doing,” said Branham, a Van Wert native who […]
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Van Wert independent/submitted information Just a reminder that the annual Van Wert County Health Aware Fair is back and scheduled to return to Van Wert this Saturday, September 14. This highly anticipated event will be held at the Van Wert High School-Middle School complex, 10708 State Route 118. The fair will take place from 8 […]
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Van Wert Rotary Club news The Van Wert Rotary Club is excited to announce this year’s annual Rotary Auction information. This year’s auction will be held Saturday, October 12, at Willow Bend Country Club. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6 that evening. The live auction will begin at 7 […]
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Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Board member Troy Miller of Braun Industries (left) and Rod Cooper of Kernel Cooper’s Corn Maze talk during a business after-hours event held at the corn maze on Thursday evening. (Van Wert independent photo)
POSTED: 09/13/13 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of a bill that would mandate that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have working verification systems in place to validate eligibility of applicants who are applying for the health care exchange subsidies. Latta cosponsored House Resolution […]
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Van Wert independent/submitted information StateWide Ford Lincoln has planned a busy weekend to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the Van Wert community. First off, StateWide will be sponsoring, along with the YMCA, a 5K walk/run event to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness. The fundraising event will start at 9 a.m. […]
POSTED: 09/13/13 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
YWCA of Van Wert County news The YWCA of Van Wert County began its fall session water fitness classes this past Monday. Offerings this session include: POW (Pounds Off in Water): Enjoy aerobics without the heavy impact on your joints. The resistance of the water is constantly working your entire body. Offered: Monday, Wednesday & […]
POSTED: 09/13/13 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert volleyball news The Van Wert Lady Cougars were back in action on Thursday as they traveled to Kenton to take on the Lady Wildcats in a Western Buckeye League volleyball match. The varsity team won a three-game match with Kenton by scores of 25-11, 25-15 and 25-15 to go to 7-2 overall and […]
POSTED: 09/13/13 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports