KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent The Lincolnview Local Board of Education talked about possible construction upgrades and renovations to the school complex during its regular November meeting on Tuesday. Brian Wolf of Garmann Miller & Associates spoke to the board about some potential ideas for upgrades and renovations in the school. A few ideas discussed during this […]
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Van Wert independent ANTWERP — An Antwerp man has been arrested following the discovery of nearly 200 marijuana plants growing at his residence on Monday. Timothy B. Edwards, 56, was charged with knowingly cultivating marijuana, a felony of the third degree. In addition to the marijuana plants, other suspected narcotics were found at the residence, with […]
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VW independent/submitted information A community forum on crime victim compensation will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, corner of Washington and Sycamore streets in Van Wert. The forum’s aim is to help individuals learn how to access services and financial assistance from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Shawn […]
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VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Santa Claus will be at the Convoy Edgewood Park Community Building on Saturday, December 5, from 2-3 p.m. Children can chat with Santa and receive a treat, while there will be a crafts to participate in and refreshments will be served. Bring cameras for pictures of children with Santa. There […]
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Yesterday was a day of cleaning and pitching at the Niswonger. I’m sure you do this at your home. You set aside a day of cleaning up and pitching things that have accumulated over the year(s) that you no longer have need of. Well, the same occurs in workplaces; even a performing arts center. It […]
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Herman W. Germann, 79, of Convoy, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Convoy. He was born December 31, 1935, in Harrison Township, Van Wert County, the son of Fredric and Mildred (Germann) Germann, who both preceded him in death. On October 26, 1957, he married Mary L. […]
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Michael L. Kennedy of Kalamazoo, Michigan, did Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at his residence. He was born April 8, 1935, in Van Wert, the son of Merl L. “Tim” and Lenore A. Kennedy, who both preceded him in death. On December 26, 1956, he married Madeline M. Kennedy, who died May 9, 2015. Survivors include […]
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Raymundo T. Bulgado, 81, of Convoy, died Tuesday morning, November 17, 2015, at his residence. He was born January 23, 1934, in Guihulngan, the Philippines, the only child of Angel and Francisca Bulgado, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Antonina Buloron, who died January 4, 1990. Survivors include eight children, Delia […]
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Jim B. Young, 87, of Delphos, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born June 4, 1928, in Spencerville, the son of Clair and Hilda (Davenport) Young, who both preceded him in death. On September 25, 1954, he married Mary “Helen” (Stocklin) Young, who died May 6, 2012. […]
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Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 16.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.02 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 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.16 […]
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