Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with the attorneys general of the other 49 states and the District of Columbia, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, announced national settlements with Verizon and Sprint to resolve allegations that the companies placed unauthorized third-party charges on consumers’ […]
POSTED: 05/13/15 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
First United Methodist Preschool in Van Wert is accepting registrations for children ages 3-5. The preschool offers classes for children ages 3-4 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and for pre-kindergarten children three or four days a week. Classes run Monday through Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. The preschool, which was established in 1974, is a state-licensed facility. Its […]
Lois I. Eddy, 87, of Grover Hill, died at 3:12 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born May 22, 1927, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Dale and Jennie (Weaver) Wilmore, who both preceded her in death. On June 29, 1947, she married Lloyd E. […]
POSTED: 05/13/15 at 6:14 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
People often ask if we can relax a little, now that the season is over at the Niswonger. Unfortunately, there are a few items to address during the off-season. Allow me to share a little of our off-season preparations. The selection process for next season’s concerts is over (phew!). Now it’s time to wait for […]
POSTED: 05/13/15 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
John A. Trentman, 87, of Delphos, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 16, 1928, in Delphos, the son of Sylvester and Katherine (Stauterman) Trentman, who both preceded him in death. On September 6, 1952, he married Norma Marie […]
POSTED: 05/12/15 at 5:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
James R. “Jim” Sadler, 75, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born December 16, 1939, in Fort Jennings, the son of Arthur Eugene and Ida M. (Fishbach) Sadler, who both preceded him in death. On October 14, 1967, he married Helen K. (Grothaus) Sadler, who survives in […]
POSTED: 05/12/15 at 4:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information Boys and girls going into grades K-8 are invited to play Midwest Youth & Futures Team Tennis at the Van Wert County Tennis Complex (at Van Wert High School) this summer. The programs will be led by the Van Wert County Tennis Association on Wednesdays — June 10, 17, 24; July 1 […]
POSTED: 05/12/15 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information The adult summer tennis program for men and women will begin Tuesday, June 9, at the Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex, located behind Van Wert High School. The program will be held each Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. — June 9 through July 14. Instruction/coaching is available, if desired. This is a […]
POSTED: 05/12/15 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Area residents who fear for their vehicle suspensions when driving over Van Wert railroad crossings should breathe a sigh of relief later this summer as a $1.5-million project gets underway to reconstruct nine railroad crossings within the city. According to a plan outlined by Mayor Don Farmer during a special meeting of […]
POSTED: 05/12/15 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy surveyed two locations where damage was reported after Monday afternoon’s storms rolled through. The first location was at Pleasant View Baptist Church (above), corner of Ohio 49 and Foster School Road north of Wren. Construction of a new addition to the church had been ongoing and McCoy […]
POSTED: 05/12/15 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News