By Hope Wallace A generation of people can be wiped out in myriads of unspeakable ways. It is then their art that speaks for them long after their voices fall silent. Discoveries buried underground, brought to light after centuries of darkness tell us what was. Art is our fingerprint, our retina, our record of existence […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 12:53 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Robert D. Thomas Trust , H. Joann Thomas Trust, Robert D. Thomas Revocable Living Trust and H. Joann Thomas Revocable Living Trust to Joseph K. Couch, portion of inlot 2645, 2646, Van Wert, portion of lot 115-5, Van Wert subdivision. Carole S. Macklin, Carole S. Simmons and Jack Macklin to Megan Tierney, inlot 354, Convoy. […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 12:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Although the Hot Air Festival is a thing of the past, hot air balloons will still be seen in Van Wert County come this fall. Jerry Mazur, organizer of the Hot Air Fest, a successor to the former Hot Air Affair created by the Van Wert Area Jaycees several decades ago, noted […]
POSTED: 06/11/14 at 6:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
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