Business Plan Challenge winners named

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Embroidery Coop was the top winner of the 2014 Business Plan Challenge Award, and owners Ernie Geyer and Shelly Becker said the experience was a valuable one from many standpoints. The challenge process, a byproduct of the annual Entrepreneurship Fair held at Vantage Career Center back in November, requires participants to […]

Sister to Sister Summit coming in March

Van Wert AAUW information The American Association of University Women will be presenting its 11th annual Sister to Sister Summit for girls in grades 6-8 on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the YWCA in Van Wert. The summit is open to all Van Wert County Schools, as well as to […]

Lancer Homecoming Court

Lincolnview Homecoming Queen Jordan Ludwig is shown here with her court, which includes Savannah Bigham, Kennedy Mengerink, Amberlyn Miller, Baylee Neate and Claira Rhoades (more photos can be seen at www.gibbysphoto.com. (Brent Gibson/Gibby’s photo)

Challenged Higher to have fundraiser

Challenged Higher information The Challenged Higher Drop-In Center will be holding a community fundraiser through the Van Wert Bob Evans restaurant on Thursday, February 13, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dine to make a difference! Bob Evans will donate 15 present of sales when diners present the Challenged Higher fundraiser flyer. The flyer must […]

Primary election ballot has only 1 contest

County Election Board information The May 6 primary election ballot has been released by the Van Wert County Board of Elections. According to ballot information, none of the three incumbent county officeholders up for election will have primary opposition. Those seeking re-election include Van Wert County Commissioner Thad Lichtensteiger and Probate-Juvenile Court Judge Kevin Taylor, […]

Real estate, mobile home taxes due soon

County treasurer’s information Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst reminds all property owners that real estate taxes are due Wednesday, February 12. Payments paid by mail must be postmarked on or before February 12, while those who want to use a credit card to pay their taxes can do so by visiting the treasurer’s website […]

Law Enforcement 2/7/14

Van Wert Police February 3, 5:22 p.m. — Henry Brooks III, 35, of 816 W. Main St., Apt. 40, was charged with domestic violence as a result of a domestic dispute at his residence. Delphos Police No new reports.

Lady Cougars down Defiance in WBL tilt

DAVE MOSIER/independent sports The Van Wert Lady Cougars cut the tall trees of Defiance down the size on Thursday, downing the Lady Bulldogs 65-47 for their sixth Western Buckeye League win of the season. With the win, Van Wert is now 17-4 on the year, while Defiance falls to 3-15. Although outrebounded 38-24 by the […]

Lancers fall to ADA in NWC girls contest

Van Wert independent sports ADA — The Lincolnview Lady Lancers fell to Ada 49-25 in a Northwest Conference girls’ basketball game held Thursday at Ada. The Lady Bulldogs’ sticky defense forced Lincolnview into 25 turnovers and 31 percent field goal shooting en route to the convincing win. The Lancers actually led 7-5 after the first […]

Iberdrola check presentation

State Senator Cliff Hite and State Representative Tony Burkley join Iberdrola Renewables employees and representatives of local schools and agencies benefiting from a $2 million PILOT payment made Thursday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court (see story below). (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)