The Van Wert YWCA recently received a donation from Van Wert Moose Lodge 1320. Here, Jerry Mason (right), an officer of the Moose Lodge, presents Tammy Branham, executive director of the YWCA, with a check for $1,000, with the donation to be used to support the Transitional Living Program. Currently, the YWCA is the primary […]
POSTED: 11/22/13 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
SWCD information The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) held its 64th annual meeting on Thursday, at Vantage Career Center in Van Wert. Dinner was provided by Collins Fine Food. An election was held for two supervisor positions on the SWCD Board of Supervisors’ five-member board, with Robert Gehres and Craig Pohlman re-elected […]
POSTED: 11/22/13 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger Performing Arts Center information Williamson Insurance Agency presents longtime voice of agriculture, Orion “The Big O” Samuelson, to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 23, at 3 p.m. Samuelson is heard on WGN Radio, where he has served as agribusiness director since 1960. His life-long commitment to agriculture has been recognized by organizations […]
POSTED: 11/22/13 at 8:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police November 18, 3:36 p.m. — Cara J. Phillips, 25, of 1116 Kear Road, Apt. 36, was charged with theft as a result of an alleged shoplifting incident at the local Walmart store. November 18, 6:35 p.m. — Jared A. Smith, 25, of 205 W. Maple Ave., was arrested on a probation violation […]
POSTED: 11/21/13 at 9:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Lima man convicted of robbing a local convenience store back in 2011 is headed to prison for nearly three years after admitted to violating his probation. Colt Morris, 26, admitted he violated his community control program by leaving the Alvis House substance abuse treatment program without permission, testing positive for drugs […]
POSTED: 11/21/13 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
NICHOLAS W. McCLELLAN/for the Van Wert independent The luxurious Niswonger Performing Arts Center surrounds me to the left, right, rear and front. It’s the front I’m focused on, the stage, where this weekend students of Van Wert High School will publicly perform The Miser by the famous French dramatist, Moliere. A violin concerto sings softly […]
POSTED: 11/21/13 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — HB 203, a bill that seeks to update Ohio’s concealed carry program, has passed the Ohio House by a 62-27 vote, and will now be forwarded to the Ohio Senate for consideration. HB 203 has significant support as shown by the overwhelming House vote. Buckeye Firearms Association and the NRA have […]
POSTED: 11/21/13 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross information The holidays bring families and friends together to share in celebrations and special times of giving. But for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis or other major illness, the holidays can be difficult. The American Red Cross’ “Give Something that Means Something” winter campaign runs through Jan. 6, 2014, and encourages […]
POSTED: 11/21/13 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information William C. Straley, broker for Straley Realty & Auctioneers Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of Warren Straley as an associate of the firm. Warren Straley graduated from Paulding High School in 2005 and went on to Bowling Green State University, graduating in the fall of 2009 with dual majors in history […]
POSTED: 11/21/13 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information Per approval on Tuesday afternoon by the Ohio High School Athletic Association, the McDonald’s girls’ basketball tip-off tournament will occur tonight and Saturday, November 21 and 23. Crestview and Ottoville will play in the first game today, starting at 6 p.m., with Wayne Trace and Van Wert to follow. On Saturday, the consolation […]
POSTED: 11/21/13 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports