Van Wert independent The Van Wert Police Department has filed charges in connection with the 2010 fire at the former Dull Lumber Company. Joshua C. Williams, 20, of 235 W. Second St., has been charged with arson, a felony of the fourth degree, in connection with the fire. Because Williams was a juvenile when the […]
POSTED: 07/24/14 at 12:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Previous misdeeds caught up to a Van Wert man who was sentenced to 18 months in prison on a drug-related charge, while a Paulding man received 1½ years in jail for telecommunications harassment during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Ryan Schaadt, 29, of Van Wert, was given […]
POSTED: 07/24/14 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is urging the Obama Administration to protect Paulding County’s cement industry and the thousands of local jobs it supports. In a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman, Brown called for the Administration to crack down on Canada’s attempt to […]
POSTED: 07/24/14 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
The 2014 Cougar middle school volleyball camp was held this week at the high school gym for three nights. There were 53 girls attending from the Van Wert area. The girls ranged from grades 4-8. The topics for the week were hitting, serving, setting and passing. The girls even had some fun games thrown in […]
POSTED: 07/24/14 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW Parks Dept. information The Van Wert Parks Department encourages those interested in flag football this fall to turn in their registration forms. The deadline date to register is fast approaching and games are scheduled to begin the last week of August. Registration forms can be obtained on the Van Wert Parks and Recreation website […]
POSTED: 07/24/14 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Chamber of Commerce information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 20th annual Leadership Van Wert County class. Visionary companies understand the pivotal importance of developing strong leaders not only for their companies, but also for their community. That is the mission of the Leadership Van Wert County Program. […]
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County Dog Warden Rich Strunkenberg has been placed on paid administrative leave pending completion of an investigation into complaints about conditions at the county animal shelter. Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach stated Wednesday afternoon that his office received a complaint on Sunday from a local resident concerning conditions at the shelter. […]
POSTED: 07/23/14 at 3:35 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Phillip J. Fleming and Kathleen A. Fleming to Ricky L. Carmickle and Pamela Sue Carmickle, inlot 184, Middle Point. Ricky L. Carmickle and Pamela Sue Carmicke to Kyle T. Hempfling, inlot 184, Middle Point. Lions Club of Willshire Inc. to Lynne Miller and Kendra Miller, portion of inlot 6, Willshire. Kimberly K. McGinnis to Christie […]
POSTED: 07/23/14 at 2:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
The 2014 State Fair Qualifiers for Van Wert County 4-H are as follows: Leadership Club Leadership: Maggie Cripe Ridge Buckeyes Food & Nutrition Yeast Breads on the Rise Katelyn Welch – Bunny Hoppers You’re the Chef Layken Klinger – Ohio Challengers The Gobal Gourmet Daniel Joseph – 4-H Exchange club I Spy in the Kitchen […]
POSTED: 07/23/14 at 1:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
By Hope Wallace Our next “After Notes” following the Fountain Park Concert series is scheduled on July 25 following Scarborough. Enjoy good company, a glass of wine, or beer. After Notes at Wassenberg Art Center is open until 10 p.m. on Fridays or until everyone goes home. We are working hard to help expand our […]
POSTED: 07/23/14 at 1:29 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?