Vantage Career Center information It’s time to get ready for the new school year at Vantage Career Center. There will be two orientation meetings to welcome new students and their parents to the school. The first orientation meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, August 10, for students who are enrolled in Ag & […]
Van Wert County Hospital will be sponsoring a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community, access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which is new in 2015. To learn more, visit the YMCA website at […]
POSTED: 08/03/15 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Outdoorsmen information The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a modern military match on Saturday, August 8, starting at 9:30 a.m. Participants may use any modern military rifle for this match, while iron sights, electronic sights and scoped rifles are all okay. Modern military rifles include World War II era all […]
POSTED: 08/03/15 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
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
Angela Marie Martz of San Antonio, Texas, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at the age of 28 years. Born August 15, 1986, in the Republic of Korea, to Stephen Martz and Kyong Chong, Angela attended San Diego State College and moved to San Antonio three years ago for reasons of health. Angela […]
POSTED: 07/31/15 at 2:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries