Kayla Lynn Thatcher to Larry Oberley and Darrell Muldoon, portion of section 18, Tully Township. William H. Shaw, Laura L. Ladd, Laura L. Waddles and William C. Waddles to Laura L. Waddles, portion of section 33, Harrison Township. Franklin B. Edwards and Grace E. Edwards to Franklin B. Edwards Living Trust and Grace E. Edwards […]
POSTED: 11/20/13 at 2:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor For the third year in a row, Brumback Library has been named as one of America’s Star Libraries by Library Journal magazine. Last year, the distinction was awarded to only 263 public libraries, with 32 of those libraries located in Ohio – second only to New York in the number of libraries […]
POSTED: 11/20/13 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education’s November meeting lasted only about a half-hour, and most of that time was spent talking about the five-year forecast. District Treasurer Mike Ruen noted the bad news first, which was the district is looking at a possible $4.3 million deficit by Fiscal Year 2018, if […]
POSTED: 11/20/13 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor One man was given a total of 30 months in prison on sex-related charges during hearings held Tuesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Jerry Cornwell, 55, of Chillicothe, was sentenced Tuesday on two counts of importuning, each a felony of the third degree, and one count of disseminating matter harmful […]
POSTED: 11/20/13 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Red Cross information The American Red Cross Northwest Ohio Region has provided assistance to hundreds of local families following the tornadoes and storms that struck the community Sunday evening. Red Cross staff and volunteers are on the ground providing meals, emotional support, connection to community resources, and much more. The Red Cross continues […]
POSTED: 11/20/13 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA of Van Wert County news The YMCA of Van Wert County is partnering with the Fort Wayne, Ind., Mad Ants for Van Wert YMCA Mad Ants Night on Sunday, December 22, starting at 5 p.m. at the Memorial Coliseum. Those who buy tickets for this game through the Y or by calling Garrett Martz […]
POSTED: 11/20/13 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information DELPHOS — The Northwest Conference will be holding a student-athlete sportsmanship meeting at the Delphos Eagles this Friday, November 22, starting at 9 a.m. Dr. Dan Ross of the Ohio High School Athletic Association will be a featured speaker and will address the group starting at 12:30 p.m. All schools in the conference […]
POSTED: 11/20/13 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
This past weekend solidified my notion that Van Wert, Ohio, is indeed the arts capital of small towns, USA. The brand new Wassenberg Art Center, now located in the newly remodeled Armory Building held its grand opening. Congratulations to Hope Wallace and everyone associated with Wassenberg. It is without a doubt the most beautiful former […]
POSTED: 11/20/13 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Charlotte Stemen, 95, died at 10:28 a.m. Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born October 5, 1918, in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Smith) Alles. In 1956, she married Charles Stemen, who preceded her in death in 1973. Survivors include four nephews, […]
POSTED: 11/19/13 at 11:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Berneice Young, 100, of Van Wert, died at 1:48 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born August 26, 1913, in Willshire, the daughter of the late Fred and Fanny M. (Krick) Stetler. She married Harley H. Young, who preceded her in death on November 17, 1989. […]
POSTED: 11/19/13 at 7:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries