C’view hires asst. treasurer, OKs contract

Van Wert independent CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education approved a new three-year contract with the Crestview Educators Association during a special meeting held earlier this week. The new contract provides a 2 percent increase in each of the three years covered, while also including a 2 percent stipend in the first year […]

Convoy Community Days activities set

Community Days information CONVOY — Convoy Community Days will be celebrated September 26 at Edgewood Park and downtown. Many events are in the planning for the weekend festival for all ages. Some of the highlights at Edgewood Park are the Convoy Fire & EMS Department’s pancake breakfast, fire department demonstration, annual basket bingo and Lions […]

Refinery troubles could up gasoline prices

Gasoline price information CHICAGO, Illinois — Refinery problems at BP’s Whiting, Indiana, refinery are likely to drive up retail gasoline prices 15-30 cents per gallon during the next week for motorists in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. Over the weekend, BP’s refinery unexpectedly experienced issues with its largest crude distillation unit, capable of refining […]

VW golfers 13th at Defiance tournament

Van Wert golf information DEFIANCE — The Van Wert Cougar golf team returned to action on Monday at Eagle Rock Country Club in Defiance, with the Van Wert linksters placing 13th out of 17 teams. Jared Hernandez led the Cougars with a fine 89, followed by Jacob Covey, who carded a 92. Carter Eikenbary followed […]

Robert K. Stoller

Robert K. “Rob” Stoller, 33, of Van Wert, died Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born July 30, 1982, in Van Wert, the son of Clark and Mary (Vander Hart) Stoller, who both survive in Van Wert. Survivors include two daughters, Cassidy and Joanna; a brother, Paul […]

Different strokes for different folks

It dawned on me once again this past weekend of how different folks appreciate different music.  Friday night featured Your Generation in Concert’s Fifty Amp Fuse in Fountain Park.  Although they played music from such groups as The Monkees of the 1960s, much of the music was current.  I received messages from audience members who […]

Judith Kemper

Judith Kemper, 65, of Delphos, died Monday, August 10, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos.

Priest approved as new VWHS principal

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education chose Van Wert High School government teacher Bob Priest to replace Bill Clifton as VWHS principal during a special meeting held Monday. Priest, a 1987 VWHS graduate, has been a teacher in the Van Wert City Schools since 2007, when he was hired to teach […]

Revolving loan closing

Jim Collins (center) smiles as he receives a check for $57,500 he plans to use to purchase the  Wilkinson Printing building and renovate it to create an intimate gathering place that will include a wine bar and appetizers to start off, with live music also possible down the road. Mayor Don Farmer and Tom Saddler […]

VW City Council hears ED, CVB reports

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council heard annual reports from two local agencies and also approved a Community Reinvestment Area request during its regular meeting Monday evening. Van Wert Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Lee first reported on activities of that organization, noting that local tourism has increased over the past […]