Alta D. McConn, 91, of Van Wert, died at 6:36 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born November 9, 1922, in Riverview, the daughter of the late Edward and Della (Smith) Coss. On March 14, 1943, she married Richard L. McConn, who preceded her in death […]
POSTED: 04/03/14 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/Peony Pageant information With the Peony Festival Pageant being held tomorrow evening, the Peony Pageant Committee has announced the names of the pageant’s four judges, as well as this year’s mistress of ceremonies. The four judges are Becky Goshorn, Steve Keller, Todd Schreiber and Meggan Yahl, while Susan Burchfield will again be the pageant […]
POSTED: 04/03/14 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 11 people appeared for hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, and two of those were sent to prison after probation violations. Alexandra Whisman, 20, of Van Wert, was sentenced to an 11-month prison term for violating her probation by leaving an in-house drug treatment program without permission […]
POSTED: 04/03/14 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Fair Board information The Van Wert County Agricultural Society has established a new scholarship fund for county students pursing post-secondary education to obtain a degree in an agricultural major. The new fund is for those students who have participated in the Van Wert County Junior Fair. On February 24, the Van Wert Agricultural […]
POSTED: 04/03/14 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Internal Revenue Service information WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned consumers to be on the lookout for a new email phishing scam. The emails appear to be from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service and include a bogus case number. The fake emails may include the following message: “Your reported 2013 income is flagged […]
POSTED: 04/03/14 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Parks Dept. information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at the Smiley Park Ball Fields. Kids ages 10 and under will be divided into four age groups. Be sure to bring z camera, because the Easter Bunny will be hopping […]
POSTED: 04/03/14 at 3:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Parks Dept. information Do you want to start a low-key exercise program? The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department has the answer. “Let’s Just Walk, Walk to a Healthier You!” is a free program that will meet every Monday at 7 p.m. beginning April 21 and running through August 11. Each walk will be at a […]
POSTED: 04/03/14 at 3:29 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW Parks Dept. information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department has announced that there are still openings in its adult softball leagues for the 2014 summer season. Teams from 2013 are encouraged to return their forms as soon as possible. Leagues will begin the week of May 19. Leagues consist of Church League on Mondays, […]
POSTED: 04/03/14 at 3:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Jennifer April Short, 35, died at 7:14 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born March 21, 1979, in Van Wert, the daughter of Mary E. (Martin) Short, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Roger D. Short. Other survivors include a son, Alan J. “AJ” […]
POSTED: 04/02/14 at 11:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Catherine Kopack, reporter The Clever Clover 4H Club had its third meeting on March 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Van Wert. Hannah Bartley led the 4H Pledge. An attendance sheet was passed around to the members. 20 members and four guests were present. President Erin Richardson reminded the club that Enrollment […]
POSTED: 04/02/14 at 2:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth