County 9-1-1 news On April 9, Van Wert County 9-1-1 operations implemented a new 9-1-1 system. The previous 9-1-1 equipment could no longer be supported by the manufacturer and was not capable of working in the digital world. Because of the outdated technology, the old system could not work with newer services that use Internet […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information CELINA — Auglaize, Mercer and Van Wert County business leaders and local healthcare providers, along with wellness experts from around the state, will gather for a summit on worksite wellness Wednesday, September 18, at Romer’s Catering in Celina; Summit participants will discuss the following topics: “The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross news The American Red Cross is urging blood donations during September to help support the initiatives of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. “Our blood donors help make a difference for many types of patients, including children with cancer and those who need ongoing treatment for sickle […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 5:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police September 6, 9:11 p.m. — Seven Ottawa residents, Charles E. Kaufman, 46; Keith E. Alt, 46; Michael G. Stechschulte, 50; John E. Kahle II, 46; Rodney L. Alt, 47; Kenneth E. Harshbarger, 46; and Richard L. Ross Jr., 46; were all cited for an open container violation while in the 100 block […]
POSTED: 09/09/13 at 5:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Ruby Jewel (Trammell) Hauter, 86, of Middle Point, died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, September 8, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 26, 1927, in Winfield, Tenn., the daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Lee (Terry) Trammell. On December 1, 1950, she married Doyt LeRoy Hauter, who preceded […]
POSTED: 09/08/13 at 8:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports It was a disappointing way to start the Western Buckeye League season, as the young Van Wert Cougars were blanked 42-0 by Ottawa-Glandorf in both teams’ league opener. It was a stellar offensive and defensive effort on the part of the Titans, who had 338 yards of total offense, more than 200 […]
POSTED: 09/07/13 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports CONVOY — The Crestview Knights got out to a 14-6 first-quarter lead and never trailed in a 41-18 non-conference win over the Hicksville Aces Friday night at home. The Knight scored in every quarter, with two touchdowns in the first and third quarters and one each in the second and fourth […]
POSTED: 09/07/13 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
A number of hot air balloons get off the ground Friday evening as the Van Wert Hot Air Festival gets underway at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Today’s activities included a Dawn Patrol balloon flight (inset) early this morning, as well as two other balloon flights, a balloon glow, entertainment by Todd Allen Herendeen and […]
POSTED: 09/07/13 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-article series on the 150th anniversary celebration of Trinity United Methodist Church. Special to the Van Wert independent Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Walnut and Crawford streets in Van Wert, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this Sunday, September 8. There will be a special celebratory service […]
POSTED: 09/07/13 at 6:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Economic Development news The Van Wert County Economic Development organization invites area residents to attend the annual economic development dinner Thursday, September 26, at Willow Bend Country Club. Speaker for the event will be Paul Zito, vice president of international development for the Regional Growth Partnership and JobsOhio, who will share his expertise […]
POSTED: 09/07/13 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: News