Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a new tool to help consumers buy used cars. The Attorney General’s Used Car Buyer Checklist covers purchasing, maintenance, and contract issues. “Any time a consumer invests in a car, it is a big financial decision,” Attorney General DeWine said. “This Checklist will equip […]
POSTED: 03/13/14 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Tuesday night, WSU-Lake Campus Business Enterprise Center Counselors Jennifer Rigdon and Gary Corcoran presented a “Starting Right” pre-business planning seminar to participants in Convoy at the Village Ministry Center. Next meeting is scheduled for April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Community Building in Middle Point. Call OSU Extension Community Development at 419.238.2999 to register for […]
Venedocia Lions Club information VENEDOCIA — The Venedocia Lions Club will be sponsoring its annual “all you can eat” Pancake & Sausage Day this Saturday, March 15. Serving will be from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Venedocia Lions Clubhouse. Cost of the meal is $6 for adults (those over 12 years old) and $3 for […]
POSTED: 03/13/14 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/ODJFS information Van Wert County and its neighbors followed a statewide trend that saw all 88 Ohio counties experience a rise in unemployment during the month of January. Van Wert County saw a modest increase, from December’s 6.1 percent unemployment rate to 6.5 percent in January. According to labor force estimates from the […]
POSTED: 03/12/14 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Four of five candidates for local representation in the Ohio General Assembly were on hand for a “Meet the Candidates” Night sponsored by the Heart Land Patriots on Tuesday. Speaking were both incumbent Ohio Representative Tony Burkley and his opponent, political newcomer Brett Eley, as well as Milo Schaffner and Corey Shackleton, […]
POSTED: 03/12/14 at 5:54 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports BOWLING GREEN — The Crestview Knights cut down the tall trees of Ottawa Hills – including Northwest District Division IV Player of the Year Geoff Beans – beating the Green Bears 49-26 to earn a shot at a state berth on Friday. Cam Etzler, a 5-11 senior, got the toughest defensive assignment […]
POSTED: 03/12/14 at 5:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
In retrospection of this past Sunday’s concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center where local singers Jake Wilder and Mary Ann Falk sang the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein with the Toledo Symphony, I began to think of how this facility has affected local talent. First, let me just say how very proud I was […]
POSTED: 03/11/14 at 8:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Economic development — or at least the city-county disconnect over economic development — was again a topic of discussion for Van Wert City Council on Monday. Third Ward Councilman Jerry Mazur led a discussion on the subject, stating that he and Second Ward Councilman Joi Mergy are seeking a meeting to negotiate […]
POSTED: 03/11/14 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA of Van Wert County information The YMCA of Van Wert County is celebrating its 100-year anniversary with a public open house, Saturday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. Free cake and punch, a bounce house for children and historical building tours will be available to observe this historic milestone. The YMCA of Van […]
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Van Wert County DJFS information Just a reminder that the Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services is offering a one-time heating payment for income eligible working families with dependent children. Families may apply for payment of an outstanding bill for their primary heating source. Payment will be made directly to the utility […]
POSTED: 03/11/14 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News