United Way of VW County information The date has been set for the 2015 United Way Day of Caring. This annual event, in its 17th year, will be held Friday, September 25. The Day of Caring will once again consist of the Salvation Army Food Pantry Food Drive, the American Red Cross Blood Drive and […]
POSTED: 06/23/15 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Delores M. Ward, 91, of Decatur, Indiana, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Adams Woodcrest. Delores was born in Adams County, Indiana, to Homer C. and Aldine (Klopfenstein) Ginter, who both preceded her in death. On May 20, 1951, she married Norman P. Ward, who died June 8, 2011. Delores was a member of Decatur […]
POSTED: 06/23/15 at 5:59 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
A group of bicyclists prepares to leave the Van Wert County Fairgrounds Sunday as part of this year’s Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA) tour that began, and will end, here in Van Wert. The city hosted approximately 2,000 cyclists over the weekend with a number of events that included the Blue Moon Swamp concert on […]
POSTED: 06/22/15 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: News
Holiday at Home Committee information The Holiday at Home Committee is preparing for the Fourth of July weekend with its accompanying festivities. The weekend will start at 7 p.m. Friday, July 3, with the Lima Symphony “Pops” Orchestra in Fountain Park. Food will be served at the Rotary concession stand. Maestro Crafton Beck will lead […]
POSTED: 06/22/15 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warns Ohioans to avoid lottery and sweepstakes scams as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots grow. “Whether or not you play the lottery, it’s important to beware of scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Con artists often call people telling them they’ve won millions, but […]
POSTED: 06/22/15 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 9.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.73 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 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.80 […]
POSTED: 06/22/15 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Richard E. Putman of Middle Point died at 4:24 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born May 7, 1934, in Van Wert County, the son of Oliver and Elizabeth (Walter) Putman, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving companion of 28 years, Mary […]
POSTED: 06/21/15 at 12:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert County’s near miss in 2006 in getting a Honda plant that eventually located in Indiana was the catalyst for what, nine years later, has become the newest tool in the county’s economic development work belt. “Hello, and welcome, to this day of celebration and dedication,” Van Wert City Development Director […]
POSTED: 06/20/15 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Owner Tonya Crist (above) and Managing Partner Robert D. Cornwell of Insite Consulting were in Van Wert on Friday to first provide their impressions of the 1,600-acre Jobs Ready Site and to also give those attending a number of tips on how to properly market the site to prospective companies seeking a location for a new facility. […]
POSTED: 06/20/15 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio Dept. of Transportation information LIMA — The area is still dealing with high water that closed several area highways this week, including Interstate 75 in Allen County. Now, as Tropical Depression Bill approaches this weekend, the Ohio Department of Transportation and local law enforcement are issuing a warning: do not move or drive around […]
POSTED: 06/20/15 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News