Gas prices rise, but should go back down

Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 12.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.61 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has increased 5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.71 a […]

Local counselors to present at conference

VW independent/submitted information Two local mental health counselors will be presenting a workshop at an international conference. On Saturday, May 30, Susan J. Burchfield, MS, LPCC, and Jules Krizan, MA, LPCC, will present “Is it live or is it Memorex?” at the 52nd annual conference of the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) in […]

VW festival seeking fireworks donations

Holiday at Home information The Holiday at Home Committee is in the process of preparing for its festivities this year, with the annual fireworks display to be held at the Van Wert High School-Middle School complex. The committee is seeking additional funding to put on the display. It has been fortunate to have assistance from […]

Concert announced in Ohio City park

Arts in the Park information OHIO CITY — Arts in the Park and the Village of Ohio City welcome Cass Blue and Dana Fair this Friday evening for a special event. The duo will be entertaining from 7-9 p.m. at Memorial Park, located on Main Street. The “Arts in the Park” program has free monthly […]

Sylvia Ruth Stetler

Sylvia Ruth Stetler, 89, of Van Wert, went to be with her Lord at 2:50 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born January 24, 1926, in Union Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of Charley Franklin and Alma Ilo (Good) Albright, who both preceded her in […]

Cheryl Kay Miller

Cheryl Kay Miller, 62, of Van Wert, died at 10:37 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at her residence. She was born September 2, 1952, in Columbus, the daughter of Barbara (McPherson) Army Steptoe, who survives in Ohio City, and Bernard Walter Army Jr., who preceded her in death. She married Dr. Dennis J. Miller, who […]

Dorothy M. ‘Susie’ Stripe

Dorothy M. “Susie” Stripe passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Susie was born January 26, 1960, in Lima. She was 55 years old. She began her family on January 28, 1979, when she married Jeffery J. Stripe, who survives her. They had three children, Jeremy J. Stripe […]

Correen C. Merschman

Correen C. Merschman, 83, of Lima, died Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born December 13, 1931, in Landeck, the daughter of Alphonse and Bernadine (Brockhaus) Wieging, who both preceded her in death. She married Aloysius Merschman, who died in 2000. Survivors include a son, Kevin (Tammy) Wieging […]

Drug court provides help for local addicts

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With the influx of cheap Mexican heroin into the area, opiate addiction has been steadily rising in Van Wert County over the past few years, leading to tens of thousands of dollars in street crime, several fatal overdoses and more and more local residents who are now serving time in prison for […]

National EMS Week activities planned

VW independent/submitted information National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the brave men and women who respond to medical emergencies. Observance of this important week runs May 17-23. This year’s theme is “EMS Strong” and honors the strong drive within everyone who works together as part of […]