Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warns Ohioans to avoid lottery and sweepstakes scams as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots grow. “Whether or not you play the lottery, it’s important to beware of scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Con artists often call people telling them they’ve won millions, but […]
POSTED: 06/22/15 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 9.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.73 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 fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.80 […]
POSTED: 06/22/15 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Richard E. Putman of Middle Point died at 4:24 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born May 7, 1934, in Van Wert County, the son of Oliver and Elizabeth (Walter) Putman, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving companion of 28 years, Mary […]
POSTED: 06/21/15 at 12:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County’s near miss in 2006 in getting a Honda plant that eventually located in Indiana was the catalyst for what, nine years later, has become the newest tool in the county’s economic development work belt. “Hello, and welcome, to this day of celebration and dedication,” Van Wert City Development Director […]
POSTED: 06/20/15 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Owner Tonya Crist (above) and Managing Partner Robert D. Cornwell of Insite Consulting were in Van Wert on Friday to first provide their impressions of the 1,600-acre Jobs Ready Site and to also give those attending a number of tips on how to properly market the site to prospective companies seeking a location for a new facility. […]
POSTED: 06/20/15 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Transportation information LIMA — The area is still dealing with high water that closed several area highways this week, including Interstate 75 in Allen County. Now, as Tropical Depression Bill approaches this weekend, the Ohio Department of Transportation and local law enforcement are issuing a warning: do not move or drive around […]
POSTED: 06/20/15 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Treasurer’s Office information Van Wert County Treasurer Beverly Fuerst has announced that real estate tax bills have been mailed and are due Wednesday, July 15. Property owners who have not received a tax bill should call the Treasurer’s Office immediately at 419.238.5177. Mailed payments must be postmarked on or before July 15 to […]
POSTED: 06/20/15 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Marcy Shoppell, a junior at Lincolnview/Vantage Career Center, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 28-30. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The purpose of this event is […]
POSTED: 06/20/15 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Mildred M. Welch, 95, of Van Wert, went to see Jesus at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Van Wert Manor. She was born May 28, 1920, in Grover Hill, the daughter of Clarence and Golda (Poling) Wistner, who both preceded her in death. On August 14, 1941, she married Home Justus Welch, who […]
POSTED: 06/19/15 at 11:23 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joseph L. Rulli, 70, of Wapakoneta, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born November 5, 1944, in Pottsdown, Pennsylvania, the son of Carl and Francis (Long) Rulli, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include five children, Dianna Laney of Douglasstown, Pennsylvania, Joseph […]
POSTED: 06/19/15 at 11:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries