Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has certified the petition for the Ohio Drug Price Relief Act, a proposed initiated statute. On July 22, the Attorney General’s Office received a written petition for an initiated statute entitled “Ohio Drug Price Relief Act” from legal counsel representing the petitioners. The submission was […]
POSTED: 08/05/15 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
It’s hard to believe, but the summer season is drawing to an end. I think all the rain has made the summer seems so short. This weekend, however, will make up for all the gloomy weather we have put up with. This Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. is our last concert in Fountain Park for the Van […]
POSTED: 08/05/15 at 6:26 am. FILED UNDER: News
Buckeye Girls Softball League and tournament champions (12 years old and under) are the Middle Point Blue, sponsored by Lee Kinstle GM Sales & Service. Team members include (front row, from the left) MaKayla Jackman, Annie Mendenhall, Brianna Ebel, Ashley Brown, Jessie Reynolds, Kayleigh Ickes and Justice Hillery; (middle row) Aryonna Hoghe, Kendall Bollenbacher, Katrina […]
POSTED: 08/05/15 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Citizens National Bank information Business owners are on the go more than ever before and, by offering mobile banking for business on their smartphones, Citizens National Bank is providing a way for business customers to stay on top of their finances wherever they are. This free service is available to any customer who uses Online […]
POSTED: 08/05/15 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: Business
First Financial Bancorp information CINCINNATI — First Financial Bancorp announced financial and operational results for the second quarter 2015. For the three months ended June 30, First Financial recorded net income of $18.9 million, or 31 cents per diluted common share, compared to net income of $17.6 million, or 29 cents per diluted common share, in […]
POSTED: 08/05/15 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Van Wert DeMolay information The Van Wert Chapter, Order of DeMolay, cordially invites the public to attend the semi-annual installation of officers to be held Sunday, August 9. Incoming Master Councilor Chase Day is excited to welcome all DeMolays, their families, friends and all who are interested in, or support, DeMolay. The ceremony begins at […]
POSTED: 08/05/15 at 6:07 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
Haydn Lowell Williams, 79, of rural Van Wert, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 3, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born December 25, 1935, in York Township, to Starley E. (Marsh) Williams and David Luther Williams, who both preceded him in death. […]
POSTED: 08/04/15 at 10:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Mark S. Bennett, 55, of rural Van Wert, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born March 26, 1960, in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of Richard C. Bennett, who preceded him in death, and Sara C. (Eno) Hoffsetz, who survives in Grand Rapids, […]
POSTED: 08/04/15 at 10:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/NPAC information It’s a month of hit releases at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. Together with Season Sponsors Statewide Ford Lincoln and Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, the Niswonger unleashes a month of individual mega-hit events for individual ticket sales. The pre-sale opportunity available to patrons who bundle three or more […]
POSTED: 08/04/15 at 7:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross information The American Red Cross is facing a looming shortage of the blood types most needed by patients and is calling on eligible donors with O negative, B negative and A negative blood to give now to prevent an emergency situation. Blood donation appointments can be quickly and easily scheduled by using […]
POSTED: 08/04/15 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News