Salvation Army information Because red kettle season has started for 2015, the Salvation Army is in great need of volunteers to stand by the kettles and ring the bells to enable the organization to be able to meet its 2015 red kettle goal of $40,000. All money received via the $10 coupons and the kettle […]
POSTED: 11/20/15 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
William E. Hart of Van Wert passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born November 4, 1933, the son of Carl and Mildred Hart, who both preceded him in death. On December 20, 1985, he married Carol S. (Stetler) Hart, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include three […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 11:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education heard a report on local Straight A Grant activities, as well as career readiness in the middle school, while also hearing some positive financial news from Treasurer Mike Ruen during its November meeting on Wednesday. Assistant to the Superintendent Bill Clifton noted that he has […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:57 am. FILED UNDER: News
Harry E. Baker and Marjorie I. Baker appreciated the services of local charitable organizations and bequeathed a part of their trust to several of them. Above, representatives of several organizations accept donations from the Marjorie I. Baker. Those present at a check presentation include (first row, from the left) Arnelle Adam and Rita Adam, co-trustees […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor TOLEDO — A former Van Wert attorney who lost his license over alleged improprieties in handling client accounts has pleaded guilty to a federal criminal charge of mail fraud related to those same accounts. C. Allan Runser, 72, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud in a hearing held in the […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Minor injuries were reported in a collision between a Chevy Blazer and a semi tractor-trailer rig that occurred at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. 224 and Richey Road. The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident, while the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency was called […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC information Season sponsors StateWide Ford Lincoln and Van Wert Federal Savings Bank are pleased to present an evening with pop icon BJ Thomas at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. Thomas is a true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits define their respective […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
This gorgeous Van Wert County sunset was taken by local photographer Nikki Robeson-Money on Wednesday.
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff A local woman sentenced to prison on drug trafficking charges was one of five criminal cases heard Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Brittnie Garwood, 27, of Van Wert, was sentenced to nine months in prison on a charge of trafficking in a counterfeit controlled substance. The charge is […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of VW County information 2015 United Way Campaign Chair Jessi Hardesty asked Van Wert County Hospital if it would lead the way in the United Way Campaign this year. The last time the hospital was the campaign pacesetter was in 2000. Hospital employee Jenny Helt spearheaded its campaign (and challenge) and started getting […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:32 am. FILED UNDER: News