Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 11.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.52 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.54 […]
POSTED: 04/27/15 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Nathaniel “Nate” Walker, 69, of Van Wert, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. William Watson officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, where graveside […]
POSTED: 04/26/15 at 11:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Milford D. Rayer, 80, of Van Wert, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015, at his residence. He was born May 24, 1934, in Van Wert, the son of William and Leona (Landis) Rayer, who both preceded him in death. On October 6, 1952, he was united in marriage with Josephine (Barrientos) Rayer, who […]
POSTED: 04/26/15 at 11:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Romaine Viola Smith, 94, went home peacefully to be with her Precious Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. She was born on January 24, 1921, in Decatur, Indiana, to Ellery E. and Ruby Johnson, who both preceded her in death. She grew up in Van Wert. Romaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband […]
POSTED: 04/26/15 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Esther E. Spridgeon of Middle Point died Friday, April 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born February 25, 1932 in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of Ethel (Mager) Byers and Paul Byers, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Gerald E. “Tuffy” Spridgeon who passed on February 8, 2014. 2 brothers, […]
POSTED: 04/25/15 at 6:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A Van Wert County man and former World War II prisoner of war recently received France’s highest award: the Legion d’Honneur. Richard Beach was recently presented with the medal, which was created by Napoleon and is the highest honor that France can bestow upon those who have achieved remarkable deeds for France. […]
POSTED: 04/25/15 at 12:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has accepted the report issued by the Attorney General’s Advisory Group on Law Enforcement Training. DeWine appointed the 16-member group in December to examine how Ohio trains its law enforcement officers and make suggestions for improvement. “Ohio is one of the first states that has […]
POSTED: 04/25/15 at 12:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Local businessman Fred Fisher, a first-time candidate seeking the Republican nomination for one of three at-large Van Wert City Council seats, is asking for city residents’ support in the May 5 primary election. Fisher, a lifetime resident of Van Wert, said he wants to help the city prosper and grow. “We have a […]
POSTED: 04/25/15 at 12:01 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information PAULDING — Operation Round Up® gives Paulding Putnam County Electrical Cooperative members the option of having their bills rounded up to the nearest dollar every month, with those extra few cents going to benefit people in need within the co-op’s service territory. Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op began doing Operation Round Up in […]
POSTED: 04/25/15 at 12:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Community Health Professionals information Community Health Professionals will celebrate its 40th year of providing home health and hospice services in Van Wert County and throughout northwest and west central Ohio at its annual Hospice “Beacon of Hope” dinner/auction on April 30, 6 p.m. at Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert. Only a limited number […]
POSTED: 04/23/15 at 11:40 pm. FILED UNDER: News