Marsh rebranding complete

Marsh Supermarket Van Wert Manager Zach Helton cuts the ribbon on the local store’s rebranding and renovation project. The project resulted in the removal of the former central office area and relocating it to the north side of the store to open up the middle of the store. A number of Marsh executives also attended […]

Students learn about starting a business

Submitted information With only a few weeks of school to go before graduation, Van Wert City Schools seniors were offered yet another option for their future from Van Wert City Economic Development Director and Ohio State University Extension Community Development Educator Cindy Leis, and Gary Corcoran, a business counselor for Wright State University-Lake Campus’ Business […]

Ohio A-G certifies marijuana amendment

Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has certified the petition for the proposed “Legalize Marijuana and Hemp in Ohio” amendment to the Ohio Constitution. On April 28, the Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled “Legalize Marijuana and Hemp in Ohio,” from the group Better for […]

Darlene N. Ditto

Darlene N. Ditto, 81, died Thursday morning, May 7, 2015, at Woodcrest of Decatur, Indiana. She was born September 4, 1933, in Guymon, Oklahoma, the daughter of Gustave W. and Della (McCaskey) Sinning, who both preceded her in death. On April 22, 1956, she married Clifford R. Ditto, who died October 13, 1996. Survivors include […]

Boxing gym a way to fight weight, stress

CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer In terms of downtown development, it’s definitely a knockout. Located at 146 E. Main St. in Van Wert, The Sweet Science Boxing Gym has quickly become a favorite spot for those looking to take out a little aggression. Owned and operated by Van Wert High School graduate Paul Barton, the gym […]

7 arraigned, 9 others appear in CP Court

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Seven people were arraigned on indictments handed down during last Friday’s session of the Van Wert County Grand Jury, while nine others appeared on a variety of hearings Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Retired Judge Charles D. Steele heard the following arraignments: Joshua Lane, 29, of Van Wert, entered […]

Reverse Job Fair scheduled in June

VW independent/submitted information Tired of not getting results from the typical job fair? Spending all day in a busy room where it is difficult to stand out for both employers and job seekers? The Reverse Job Fair takes the typical job fair format and “reverses” it. Job ready job seekers are placed at a booth […]

VW Area Boychoir sets spring concert

VW Area Boychoir information The annual Van Wert Area Boychoir Spring Concert will be held at The Marsh Foundation Auditorium, 1229 Lincoln Highway, on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. The concert is open to the public. The Marsh Auditorium is handicap-accessible through the east side of the building. A free-will donation will be collected […]

First Financial releases 1st quarter results

First Financial Bancorp information CINCINNATI — First Financial Bancorp has announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2015. First quarter net income was $17.6 million and earnings per diluted common share was 29 cents. This compares with fourth-quarter income of $18.6 million and earnings per diluted common share of 30 cents, […]

Barbara K. Bashore

Barbara K. Bashore, 85, of Pickerington, and formerly of Van Wert, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. She was born March 29, 1930, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Lawrence and Edith (McClure) Kreischer, who both preceded her in death. She married Robert Bashore and […]