City Council OKs annexation measure

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council authorized Mayor Don Farmer to sign an annexation request for property related to the new railroad spur to the Jobs Ready Site on the north side of town during Monday’s meeting and also discussed restoring live television feeds of Council meetings. Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the […]

Law Enforcement 11/26/13

Van Wert Police November 24, 5:26 p.m. — A 15-year-old reportedly ran away from the Marsh Foundation. Anyone with information about the boy should call the Van Wert Police Department at 419.238.2462. November 24, 11:30 a.m. — Storm D. McGinnis, 22, of 422 Gordon Ave., was charged with domestic violence, disorderly conduct and possession of […]

‘Tie One on for Safety’ campaign to begin

Ohio Dept. of Public Safety information COLUMBUS — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), including the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), key sponsor Nationwide Insurance, law enforcement from around the state and other safety advocates gathered this morning to launch the annual “Tie One on for Safety” campaign with […]

Christmas Garden lighting now on Friday

Submitted information Because of high winds and frigid temperatures forecast for Wednesday evening, the  lighting ceremony of the Christmas Garden, at the Children’s Garden in Smiley Park, has been postponed until 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 29. Area residents who come out for the lighting ceremony can also warm up with hot chocolate, while cookies, and […]

Elks plan memorial service on Sunday

Van Wert Elks information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 announces that its annual memorial service will be held Sunday, December 1, at 2 p.m., in the Lodge Room. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks mandates that the first Sunday in December of each year be set aside as the day in the Order when […]

Iran accord could lower gas prices again

Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 9.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.24 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.26a […]

Moose gives to YMCA

The YMCA of Van Wert County recently received a donation from the Van Wert Moose Lodge to be used for youth programming. These funds are directed to the YMCA youth financial assistance program and children activities. Here, Jerry Mason of the Van Wert Moose Lodge presents Hugh Kocab, YMCA executive director, with a check for […]

Historical Museum has Christmas items

Historical Society information The holiday lights will once again be shining on the Van Wert County Historical Society during the evening hours from November 29 through December 31. Trimmed in lights and garland, the campus and buildings offer the feeling of “An Old Fashioned Holiday”.  Visitors are invited to make holiday memories, as the decorated […]

Wild animal permit deadline approaching

Ohio Dept. of Agriculture information After January 1, 2014, a valid permit is required to keep an existing dangerous wild animal or a restricted snake.  Among the application requirements are a permit fee, completed background check, signed affidavit affirming that housing facilities meet state standards, and proof of liability insurance or surety bond. Dangerous wild […]

A-G certifies Ohio Clean Energy petition

Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has certified a petition for the proposed Ohio Clean Energy Initiative amendment to the Ohio Constitution. On November 12, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled “The Ohio Clean Energy Initiative,” from the committee to represent […]