Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Ohio) issued the following statement after introducing bipartisan legislation with U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) aimed at promoting continued development of energy efficient appliances through the Energy Star program. H.R. 4856, the Energy Star Program Integrity Act will strengthen the Energy Star program by bringing certainty and […]
POSTED: 06/14/14 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
E. Roberta (Merritte) Bair, 81, of Paulding, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Roberta was born September 27, 1933, in Garrett, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Beatrice (Johnson) and Abraham Merritte. On January 15, 1949, she married the love of her life, Charles E. “Junior” Bair, with whom […]
POSTED: 06/13/14 at 2:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Fay L. Cox, 67, of Van Wert, died at 1:19 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2014, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. She was born May 29, 1947, in Sandusky, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Vivian (Dice) Tea. She married Bradley J. Cox, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include a […]
POSTED: 06/13/14 at 2:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Built in 1876, the Van Wert County Courthouse is a community landmark, but one whose façade is showing its age. There’s rust on the metal window casings, while a number of the window frames are deteriorating and masonry work is crumbling. A multi-phase effort by the county commissioners to bring the 138-year-old […]
POSTED: 06/13/14 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warns consumers to be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true offers for puppies or other pets for sale online. In the last two years, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received more than 25 complaints from consumers who said they paid for a dog, cat, or other […]
POSTED: 06/13/14 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Elks information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held its annual Flag Day ceremony on Thursday at the local lodge. Assisting this year with the display of flags during the “History of the Flag” was Van Wert Composite Squadron 296 of the Civil Air Patrol. The Elks is the first […]
POSTED: 06/13/14 at 5:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The 15th annual Van Wert County Hospital All-Star Football Game will be held this evening at Eggerss Stadium in Van Wert. The gates open at 6:30, with player introductions at 7:20 this evening and the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. A total of 33 players from the Western Buckeye League will competed against an […]
POSTED: 06/13/14 at 5:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Big Brothers Big Sisters will host its 19th annual Golf for Kids’ Sake event on Friday, July 25, at Mercer County Elks Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the numerous youth mentoring programs offered to children facing adversity in Mercer, Auglaize, and Van Wert counties. The day starts with registration and a sacked lunch […]
POSTED: 06/13/14 at 5:17 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
James Hasselswerth, 67, of Van Wert, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his residence. He was born August 10, 1947, in Defiance, the son of the late Edward Hasselswerth and Lois C. Craig Wright. He married Sheri Hasselswerth, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include three children, Jennifer Hasselswerth and Rosy […]
POSTED: 06/12/14 at 10:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/NPAC information It was a day that many local residents and others were looking forward to: the unveiling of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center’s 2014-15 season. The NPAC along with season sponsors StateWide Ford Lincoln and Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, are bringing stars of yesterday, today and tomorrow to the stage. The 2014-15 season […]
POSTED: 06/12/14 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News