Pair sentenced in Common Pleas Court

Van Wert independent Two people were sentenced in connection with improper concealed carry licensing during hearings held Tuesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Forest Gordon, 49, of Van Wert, was sentenced to three years of community control on a charge of attempted complicity in falsification to obtain a concealed handgun license, a felony […]

Santa to make appearance in Convoy

Village of Convoy information CONVOY — Santa Claus will be at the Convoy Edgewood Park Community Building on Saturday, December 6, from 2-3 p.m. Children can chat with Santa and receive a treat from the Jolly Old Elf, there will be a crafts project to participate in, and refreshments will be served. Parents should bring […]

An ice rink at the Niswonger PAC?

For one day only, Van Wert will boast of its very own ice arena. On Monday, December 15, the Central Insurance Stage in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will transform into an ice arena. It’s the magnificent “Holiday Ice Spectacular” that will perform for one night of Christmas fun and fascination! I think many are fascinated to […]

Winds tip semi over

High winds caused this semi tractor-trailer unit to overturn on U.S. 30, near Delphos, on Monday afternoon. No one was apparently injured seriously in the crash, but the eastbound lanes of U.S. 30 were blocked until a wrecker could clear the semi off the highway. (submitted photo)

City Council OKs megasite agreement

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council approved a pre-annexation agreement for the 1,500-acre Jobs Ready Site and also introduced legislation that, if approved, would provide pay raises to a number of elected officials. Council approved legislation implementing an agreement that would allow for quick annexation of the megasite into the city limits if a […]

DeWine provides tips for holiday shoppers

Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — As shoppers prepare to take advantage of deals around Thanksgiving and into the holiday shopping season, Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging Ohioans to remember their consumer rights. “Whether you’ll be shopping in stores or online this year, it’s important to remember your rights as a consumer,” Attorney General […]

Gas prices at lowest level since 2010

Gasoline price information CHICAGO — With the U.S. average price of gasoline at $2.80 today, the national average is at its lowest level since December 2010. Especially this week, Americans should be grateful that 80 percent of the nation’s gas stations are reporting prices under $3 per gallon, compared to just 22 percent at this […]

Elks set date for annual memorial service

Van Wert Elks information Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 announces that its annual memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m. in the Lodge Room. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks mandates that the first Sunday in December of each year be set aside as the day in the Order […]

CPR/AED training

Employees of the Van Wert County Engineers Department recently received training on CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) techniques. During the class, county employees learned and practiced these techniques on adult and infant sized mannequins. Classes are required every two years in order to maintain a CPR/AED certification. Training was provided by the Van Wert […]

Christmas decorations now up in Wren

Wren Christmas Society information WREN — The Christmas decorations were put up in Wren on Saturday, November 15, and the official lighting ceremony will be held this Saturday, November 29, at dark (approximately 6 p.m.). Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in Wren at the Santa House at the corner of Ohio 49 and Jackson Street […]