Van Wert Police November 6, 12:03 a.m. — Tasha N. Comment, 30, and Christopher L. Blue, 34, both of 225 Burt St., were both charged with trespassing for being on a property in the 700 block of South Walnut Street without the owner’s permission. November 5, 3:46 p.m. — Carie A. Feasby, 35, of 730 […]
POSTED: 11/08/13 at 12:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Catherine Marguerite “Marge” (Fleming) Akerman, 97, a resident of The Laurels of Shane Hill and formerly of Ohio City, died at noon Thursday, November 7, 2013, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born June 21, 1916, in Jackson Township, Allen County, the daughter of the late Frank and Cathern (Ream) Fleming. […]
POSTED: 11/07/13 at 9:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor An Ohio City teenager charged with rape and two other sex-related counts and the former manager of the Black Swamp Bistro were among 11 people arraigned Wednesday on indictments handed down Friday by the Van Wert County Grand Jury. Harley Maroney, 18, entered not guilty pleas to an indictment charging him with […]
POSTED: 11/07/13 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent COLUMBUS — Two local representatives had the chance Wednesday to testify on behalf of maintaining current in-state renewable energy requirements. Sarah Smith, Van Wert County business outreach coordinator, and Vantage Career Center Adult Education Director Pete Prichard both testified on behalf of maintaining the current requirements included in Senate Bill 221. Senate […]
POSTED: 11/07/13 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Submitted information BOWLING GREEN — The office of U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a constituent casework on-site session to assist constituents who have concerns related to the federal government. A member of Congressman Latta’s staff will be available on Wednesday, November 13, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Delphos City Office […]
POSTED: 11/07/13 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — Just a reminder that the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will hold a turkey shoot on Sunday, November 17, starting at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public and limited to 12 gauge shotguns, although women and youngsters 15 and under may use a 20-gauge shotgun. […]
POSTED: 11/07/13 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
As part of its Accelerated Reader Reward Program, Crestview Elementary School awards students who have earned the highest amount of “AR” points by designating them “Principal for the Day” and “Teacher for the Day,” respectively. Colby Swager earned the honor of “Teacher for the Day” for earning over 600 AR points. He also earned a […]
POSTED: 11/07/13 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Van Wert independent/submitted information Due to the late harvest, the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors has rescheduled the 54th annual meeting for Thursday, November 21. The meeting will be held in the Cup and Saucer at Vantage Career Center, 515 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. Election of supervisors will […]
POSTED: 11/07/13 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information Community Health Professionals volunteers will serve a lunchtime salad buffet and Venedocia Lions Club sausage sandwiches on Thursday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its offices at 1159 Westwood Drive in Van Wert. The public is invited to enjoy an “all-you-care-to-eat” buffet of homemade salads, plus Venedocia Lions […]
POSTED: 11/07/13 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Esther P. Hamman, 100, formerly of Shiloh, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Vancrest of Convoy Care Center. She was born May 15, 1913, in Vanlue, the daughter of the late Harry and Ferry (Launder) Pratt, and had been a Shiloh resident since 1932. She married Donald H. Hamman in 1935, and lived […]
POSTED: 11/06/13 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries