PPEC gives to Council on Aging

Ray Etzler (left), representing Paulding-Putnam Electric Cooperative, presents Van Wert County Council on Aging Director Kevin Matthews with a check for $1,500. Through Operation Round Up, Paulding-Putnam customers choose to round up their monthly electric bills. The money raised through the program is then redistributed to local non-profit organizations. The $1,500 will be used to purchase equipment […]

Ohio City hosts ‘Arts in the Park’ series

Submitted information OHIO CITY — This Friday marks the start the 2014 season of Ohio City’s “Arts in the Park” series, featuring unplugged (acoustic) sets from some of the area’s best known musicians. This event happens every second Friday of the month and goes through September. Musicians begin at 8 p.m. and play until 10 […]

VWECC ‘Action for Healthy Kids’ winner

Van Wert ECC information Van Wert’s Early Childhood Center, along with more than 500 schools around the country, recently celebrated “Every Kid Healthy™ Week” with Action for Healthy Kids and other organizations dedicated to children’s health and academic success. Launched by Action for Healthy Kids® (AFHK) in 2013, “Every Kid Healthy Week” is an annual […]

Martha Jane Kirchenbauer

Martha Jane Kirchenbauer, 87, of Celina, died at 7:14 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 22, 1926, in Decatur, Ind., the daughter of the late Raymond and Evangeline Eyanson. On November 29, 1947, she married Bill D. Kirchenbauer, who survives in Celina. Other survivors include a daughter, […]

State legislators face primary challenges

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor State legislator races are about the only items of interest on the ballot in Van Wert County for Tuesday’s primary election. Both State Senator Cliff Hite and State Representative Tony Burkley are facing Republican primary challenges on Tuesday. Hite, who seeking re-election to his First Senate District seat, has two opponents on […]

1 hurt in traffic crash in Paulding County

Ohio State Highway Patrol information ANTWERP — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury accident that occurred late Sunday night on Paulding County Road 230, near County Road 105. According to troopers, a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Janice S. Carlisle, 53, of Cecil, was headed east on […]

Relay for Life fun

The 2014 Relay for Life event provided lots of activities for those who participated in this year’s edition of the annual American Cancer Society fundraiser. Shown above is the start of the Box Car Races held at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds (click here for more Relay for Life photos). (photo by Sarah Smith for […]

Gasoline prices again trend downward

Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.64 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.64 […]

Leadercast registration deadline today

Chamber of Commerce information Today is the last day to register for Leadercast, to be held this Friday, May 9, at LifeHouse Church at the YMCA Camp Clay Center. Hear world-renowned leaders via live-stream simulcast present messages on becoming a leader that others want to follow, not have to follow.  The registration deadline is today. […]

C’view Pops Concert

The Crestview High School Music Department will be presenting its Pops Concert, Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditeria. The Jazz Band, high school band, high school chorus and Knight Vision show choir will be performing along with graduating seniors showcasing their talents.  Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for […]