Would you believe we are only six weeks away from the beginning of December? I was filling up the van the other day and the gas station attendant said he heard we might see snow by the weekend! We all know that gas station attendants have a secondary degree in weather forecasting. Well, if this forecast […]
POSTED: 10/15/13 at 11:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council received mixed financial information from Mayor Don Farmer and City Auditor Martha Balyeat, and also talked about a longstanding city problem: deteriorating sidewalks in the community. Mayor Farmer noted that income tax receipts increased 15 percent in September, a positive for the city’s finances. Balyeat also noted that […]
POSTED: 10/15/13 at 6:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.29 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.37 […]
POSTED: 10/15/13 at 5:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted As part of the ongoing Community Health Improvement Plan process, members of the local community are being asked to complete a Quality of Life Assessment. The easiest way to complete the assessment is at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FJ5LHTF. Community members completing the survey are also being asked to encourage as many other community members as […]
POSTED: 10/15/13 at 5:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Elks information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently donated $100, along with 1,000 Drug Awareness Coloring Books to the Van Wert City Parks and Recreation Department towards the annual Fall Fright Festival, to be held Saturday, October 26, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. This will be […]
POSTED: 10/15/13 at 5:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted Family Spook Fest at Hiestand’s Haunted Woods is Saturday, October 19, from 1-3 p.m. Enjoy a family friendly atmosphere at the woods with trick or treating, face painting, pumpkin painting, and games. A costume contest for kids 12 and under will begin around 2:30 that afternoon. Hiestand’s Woods is located on Hospital Drive, […]
POSTED: 10/15/13 at 5:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police October 12, 10:58 p.m. — Amanda K. Sink, 37, of 303 S. Vine St., was charged with domestic violence as a result of an incident that occurred at her residence. October 12, 11:38 p.m. — Crystal K. Protsman, 19, of 1283-B Sunrise Court, was charged with underage consumption as a result of […]
POSTED: 10/15/13 at 5:19 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Lincolnview cross country information The Lincolnview Lancer cross country teams competed in the Northwest Conference championship meet on Saturday at the Van Wert Reservoir. The boys’ race was very closely contested, featuring not only the Lancers, who are currently ranked No. 19 in the state, but also very strong squads from Columbus Grove and Crestview. The […]
POSTED: 10/14/13 at 5:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview cross country information The Crestview High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed in the Northwest Conference championships at Van Wert County Hospital on Saturday. The Boys team raced to a third place finish in the NWC. Mycah Grandstaff was the individual meet champion in a time of 16:36 in an exciting finish. […]
POSTED: 10/14/13 at 5:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent/submitted information The 21st annual Fall Fright Festival will be held at the Commercial Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 26. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with the festivities beginning at noon. Each child will receive a free goody bag containing certificates and coupons for free treats from […]
POSTED: 10/14/13 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: News