Meana L. Clark

Meana L. Clark, 73, of rural Ohio City, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born February 17, 1942, in Middle Point, to Homer K. and Mary (Halter) Beair, who both preceded her in death. On July 4, 1964, she married John H. […]

Man charged as result of death probe

Van Wert independent/submitted information PAYNE — A Payne man has been arrested on a charge filed in connection with the death of Cary Parsons. Parsons, 50, also of Payne, was found dead in his kitchen at 202 E. Townline St. in Payne on Saturday by deputies who were called to the residence. Andrew J. Martin, […]

The King is back

Elvis impersonator Ben Portsmouth put on a good show for fans who showed up for a concert held Saturday night as a fundraiser for the Christmas decorating project at the Children’s Garden in Smiley Park. Portsmouth showed why he is considered the greatest Elvis impersonator of all as he sang Elvis favorites and displayed the […]

Refinery issues sends Ohio gas prices up

Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 45.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.86 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has increased 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.68 […]

Lichtensteiger to throw out first Wiffleball

Wren Homecoming information WREN — The Wren Wiffleball Committee has announced that Van Wert County Commissioner Thad Lichtensteiger will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the 24th annual Wiffleball Tournament this Friday, August 21. Lichtensteiger is a 1979 graduate of Crestview High School and a 1983 graduate of The Ohio State University. He […]

GOBA thanks local organizers

Bill Gordon (right), director of the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure, attended a Van Wert Rotary Club meeting recently to thank Larry Lee and Pete Weir for their efforts as organizers of the event here. He also wanted to thank Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy for all his efforts organizing transport for many […]

Electric co-ops issue power peak alert

Electric power peak alert information North Western Electric and Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative members are under a Peak Alert for today, from 2-8 p.m. Current weather conditions are causing a very high demand for electricity. During this peak demand period, customers are urged to reduce as much electric usage as possible until 8 p.m.  Dial up […]

State Patrol to have sobriety checkpoint

Ohio State Highway Patrol information The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that troopers would operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. The county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. […]

James Roger Chick

James Roger Chick, 76, of Ohio City and Sun City, Florida, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015, at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. He was born March 19, 1939, in Adolphus, Kentucky, to Samuel Earl and Reba Dell (Miller) Chick, who both preceded him in death. On June 16, 1963, he married […]

Payne man’s death under investigation

Van Wert independent PAYNE — Paulding County officials are investigating the death of a Payne man who was found dead in his kitchen Saturday morning. The Payne Police Department and Paulding County Coroner Dr. Joseph Kuhn are assisting the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office in investigating the death of Cary Parsons, 50, of 202 Townline St. […]