Wilma L. Whitacre, 81, of Van Wert, died at 10:27 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at Van Wert Manor. She was born March 26, 1932, in Rockwood, Tenn., the daughter of the late WM Smith and Jessie (Hendrickson) Rayburn. On February 28, 1950, she married Joe M. Whitacre, who preceded her in death on June […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 9:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Kathryn Marcile Jenkins, 96, of Van Wert, died at 4:12 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born May 5, 1917, in Grover Hill, the daughter of the late Lee M. and Belva (Sherry) Ross. On June 25, 1935, she married Clifford James Jenkins, who preceded her […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 9:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
On Dec. 13 Kindergarten and First Grade students had the opportunity to take a field trip to Olympic Lanes in Van Wert. The children were able to experience bowling firsthand. Bloomin’ with the Blues! Students in music classes learned about 12 bar blues music. They learned about the history of blues music, what it’s about, […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 3:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
By Hope Wallace So here we are. Right here, in downtown Van Wert and now we are part of the action! Our typical hours are Tuesday through Sunday 1-5 p.m. or by chance. Prior to our moving to our new facility our gallery would only be open for exhibits. Now, because of the Faces of […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 3:30 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club met Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Wassenberg Art Center at 214 S. Washington St. “Happy Holidays 2013” was the competition theme in prints and slides that evening. Nancy Gribler’s picture of the Van Wert Historical Society’s Museum on North Washington Street was the clear print winner. There was […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 3:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
Felt Development LLC to Ideal Suburban Homes, Inc., inlot 4389, Van Wert. Ideal Suburban Homes Inc. to Glen L. Grunden and Connie grunden, inlot 4389, Van Wert. Estate of Verda Everett to Clarence & Catherine Hamrick Farms LLC, portion of section 4, Willshire Township. Straley Realty & Auctioneers Inc. to Francis Furniture of Van Wert, […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
Van Wert independent/CHP information Contestants will be competing for prize money in the seventh annual Ohio Has Talent! at Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert on Saturday, February 8, at 7 p.m. Sponsored in part by Citizens National Bank, the benefit show for Community Health Professionals’ Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center features 20 local and regional performers competing […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 7:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners is seeking an economic partnership with the City of Van Wert, while also winning a round in an ongoing development dispute with the Ohio State University Extension. The commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for 5:30 this evening to discuss a future economic development partnership. […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent DELPHOS — While seeking to serve a warrant on an unnamed Delphos resident in a local trailer court, police there discovered a marijuana growing operation at the residence. Delphos police went to a residence at 227 W. Clime St., Lot 19, seeking to serve a warrant on a resident of the home. […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Ohio), along with Representative Tim Walz, (D-Minn.), introduced the Clean Water Affordability Act of 2014. This bill will assist municipalities to more affordably manage their wastewater infrastructure projects. “This bipartisan bill will help communities with EPA mandated water infrastructure improvement projects,” Latta said. “Much […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News