L’view sets parent-teacher conferences

Lincolnview Local Schools information Lincolnview Local Schools will host Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 25, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, November 26, from noon until 8 p.m. There will be no school on Tuesday. The conferences will give parents a chance to discuss their child’s academic progress with the classroom teachers. The junior […]

Ricky Wayne Ellinger

Ricky Wayne “Rick” Ellinger, 61, of rural Van Wert, died at 10:51 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born August 16, 1952, in Van Wert, the son of the late John William and Margaret Ruth (Davis) Ellinger. On October 15, 1983, he married Sue Ann (Hurless) […]

Mayor, Council squabble over city budget

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Mayor Don Farmer and members of Van Wert City Council butted heads on details of a temporary budget being offered by the administration during a Finance Committee meeting held Wednesday evening. Finance Committee Chair Joi Mergy was unhappy with the fact that the proposed General Fund budget was approximately $21,000 over the […]

Seth Baker to head County Foundation

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor For the first time in 17 years, The Van Wert County Foundation will be getting a new executive secretary, as Board President Thad Lichtensteiger announced Wednesday that Van Wert native Seth Baker was chosen to replace Larry Wendel, effective January 1, 2014. Baker, who grew up on a farm in Liberty Township […]

Christmas Garden lighting ceremony set

Van Wert independent/submitted information Thanks to a number of financial contributors and volunteer efforts, the Smiley Park Children’s Garden has been transformed into a Christmas Garden for the upcoming holiday season. The Christmas Garden, which was first created in 2012 by local resident Jim Clay and a number of volunteers, will be unveiled to the […]

Man arraigned on 20 counts of ID theft

Van Wert independent Two people appeared for hearings Wednesday on a light day in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Jordan Vickery, 30, of Middle Point, pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of identity theft, all felonies of the fifth degree. He was ordered held on a $50,000 bond, with 10 percent of that amount […]

OSU band concert to air

Thanks to a live simulcast provided by WOSN/WTLW and Kewpee’s, those unable to obtain tickets for the recent Ohio State University Marching Band concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will get the opportunity to experience this historic night. The re-air schedule for the broadcast of the concert at the Niswonger will be Monday, November […]

Federal-Mogul workers OK new contract

Van Wert independent Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer announced at Wednesday’s regular meeting of Van Wert City Council that United Steel Workers Local 14742 have approved a new three-year contract with Federal-Mogul Corporation, and that workers would be returning to their jobs on Monday. The mayor indicated after the Council meeting that concessions were made […]

Larry B. Young

Larry B. Young, 71, of Newport, Tenn., died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at his residence. He was born January 12, 1942, in Lafayette, Ind., the son of the late Ralph D. and Leanna Gayle (Burroughs) Young. On December 21, 1965, he married Mary Ann (Dunham) Young, who preceded him in death on July 15, 1998. […]

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