Marilyn Merkle donated document cameras for all the third grade classrooms at Van Wert Elementary School. This donation was in memory of her mother, Esther Sherburn, who was a caring and devoted third grade teacher for Van Wert City schools. Shown are Merkle, VWES Principal Beth Runnion, third-grade teachers Marty Hohman and Laura Etter and […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 6:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Ohio) released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act. The legislation comes as reports regarding unacceptable delays, an inability to schedule appointments and even veterans’ deaths while waiting for care at the Department […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW Council on Aging information The Van Wert County Council on Aging is offering chore services to low income Van Wert seniors. Services provided include: lawn mowing, shrub trimming, gutter cleaning, and other light household chore services. Participation in the program is donation based. For more information or questions, call 419.238.5011. The Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 6:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
So many have been awaiting the announcement of who is coming to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio this year. Well, your wait is about to end. Today (Wednesday) at noon, we are unveiling the full season of performers and attractions. Watch your news outlets tomorrow for the complete listing. We already know […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Floyd N. Mason, 81, of Van Wert, died Monday afternoon, June 9, 2014, at his residence. He was born June 6, 1933, in Van Wert, the son of the late Harley and Elizabeth (Mason) Mason. He married Karen “Kay” (Goins) Mason, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include a daughter, Lorna (Wayne) Bronson of […]
POSTED: 06/10/14 at 3:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/OHSP information The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-skip injury traffic crash that occurred early this morning in Liberty Township. Troopers stated that a 2006 Mack semi tractor-trailer rig driven by John C. Frame, 66, of Osceola, Indiana, was northbound on U.S. 127 when a southbound red […]
POSTED: 06/10/14 at 8:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A short-handed Van Wert City Council also had a fairly short agenda to deal with as well during its regular meeting held Monday in Council Chambers. Council first excused Council President Ken Mengerink and Second Ward Councilman Joi Mergy, who were unable to attend. Councilman At-Large Stan Agler presided over Council as […]
POSTED: 06/10/14 at 7:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
CURTIS E. YOUNG/for the Van Wert independent Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), an invasive, exotic plant species from Europe and Asia, has been creeping into our midst and exploding in population over the past several years. It was intentionally imported into the U.S. as an ornamental plant. Initially, it was just a few plants here and […]
POSTED: 06/10/14 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Old Fashioned Farmers Days information It is June and the Old Fashioned Farmers Mule Donkey and Mini Horse Show is fast approaching. Activities begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Mini horses have been added to this year’s show, which anyone (young or old) can enter. Get a pet […]
POSTED: 06/10/14 at 7:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
Holiday at Home information The Holiday at Home Parade Committee invites anyone interested to participate in the annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade will be held Friday, July 4, beginning at 11 a.m. All types of parade units are welcome. Awards will be given for “Best Marching Unit,” “Best Commercial Unit,” “Best Non-Commercial Unit,” […]
POSTED: 06/10/14 at 7:00 am. FILED UNDER: News