VW independent/submitted information On Saturday, June 20, more than 2,000 bicyclists will converge on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds to begin the 27th annual Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA), a weeklong tour of northwest Ohio. Participants will come from almost every state in the nation, as well as several foreign countries. They will travel 50 […]
POSTED: 06/12/15 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YMCA Camp Clay Splash Pad project received a donation of $5,000 from Van Wert Federal Savings Bank. The new 3,600-square-foot splash pad is available seven days a week during at the Camp Clay Aqua Park during business hours. Shown are (from the left) YMCA Board Members Krista Schlemmer and Gary Taylor, Gary Clay of […]
POSTED: 06/12/15 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Commissioners information The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners are sponsoring a public forum about electricity aggregation on Tuesday, June 23, from 1-3 p.m., with a representative from Palmer Energy Company. The forum will be in the Commissioners’ Conference room in the County Annex, 114 E. Main St., Suite 200, Van Wert. […]
POSTED: 06/12/15 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held its annual Flag Day ceremony on Wednesday at the Lodge. The annual event is sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Assisting this year with the display of flags during the “History of the Flag” presentation was Van Wert Composite Squadron 296 […]
POSTED: 06/12/15 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Bruce Alan Poling passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at home with his longtime companion, Lila Conley-Miller; son Bruce Alan Poling II; and daughter Kelly Alana Elkins surrounding him. Bruce was born in Van Wert December 17, 1957, to Doyle and Maxine Poling. He will be remembered as one of those rare people who thought […]
POSTED: 06/12/15 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thomas Leon Gemmer, 67, of Van Wert, passed into his heavenly reward at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert, with his loving and supporting family and friends surrounding him. He was born January 10, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Edward and Mabel (Gallogly) Gemmer, who preceded him […]
POSTED: 06/12/15 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joseph A. Marino, 55. Beloved husband of Alison (nee Adkins). Loving father of Nino and Allegra Marino. Dear son of the late Tony and Roseann Marino. Cherished brother of Mary Jo (John) Wilhelm. Treasured cousin and friend. Passed away peacefully June 9, 2015, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Joe loved nothing more than spending […]
POSTED: 06/12/15 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Broadway hits, rock and pop music icons, Country superstars to be, Christian and jazz musicians, magic, a children’s show and interesting speakers, including former Ohio State Buckeye football great Chris Spielman. In short, another great season coming at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. NPAC Executive Director Paul Hoverman announced […]
POSTED: 06/11/15 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 13 people were arraigned Wednesday on grand jury indictments handed down last Friday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, with a total of 22 people appearing in court. Those arraigned include the following: Christopher Lindeman, 27, of Delphos, entered not guilty pleas to one count of burglary, a […]
POSTED: 06/11/15 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: News
Local photographer Mike Taylor took this photo of lightning over the Van Wert area during Wednesday night’s storm.
POSTED: 06/11/15 at 7:10 am. FILED UNDER: News