Dorothy M. Kohorst, 87, of Van Wert, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Van Wert Manor. She was born May 28, 1928, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Roy and Helen (Keller) Becker, who both preceded her in death. She married Carl S. Kohorst, who died August 13, 2011, after 64 […]
POSTED: 08/02/15 at 3:20 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Michael Medford, 60, of rural Van Wert, passed away Saturday morning at his home in Ridge Township.He was born on May 13, 1954, in Van Wert, the son of the late James “Jimmy” and Eldiva Melvine (Griffis) Medford. On April 24, 1982, he married the former Julie Boyer who survives.Other family members include his son, […]
POSTED: 08/02/15 at 3:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The former Franklin Elementary School site began its transformation into a multi-use public park on Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by stakeholders in the project, as well as some of the children and area residents who will likely enjoy the benefits of the new facility. Former Franklin School student Jordan Hurless officially […]
POSTED: 08/01/15 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
Fire destroyed a Convoy home Friday afternoon and a woman was treated for smoke inhalation after escaping from the interior of the house. The fire, at 2176 Convoy Road, was called in at approximately 3:15 p.m. Friday. Convoy Fire Department was on the primary department on the scene, and requested mutual aid from Van Wert, Ohio […]
POSTED: 08/01/15 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information WILLSHIRE — Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach’s office is seeking information about a break-in that occurred at American Legion Post 207 in Willshire. Sheriff Riggenbach noted that, sometime between 4 and 5 a.m. Thursday, July 30, two people entered the Legion post. Sheriff Riggenbach noted that entry was likely made […]
POSTED: 08/01/15 at 6:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County DJFS information The Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services announces the 2015 Outerwear Program for income eligible families with dependent children. Clothing items may include coats, boots, shoes, hats, gloves and scarves. There will be up to $100 voucher for each child that qualifies within the 130 percent PRC (Prevention, […]
POSTED: 08/01/15 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News