David Byrne to Paul Blue and Amy Pierce, lot 15-3, portion of lot 15-1, Van Wert subdivision. Jo Reichert and Joseph Reichert to Angela M. Hemmlgarn and Bernice M. Hemmelgarn, inlot 182, Willshire. Adam Caskey, Julia Caskey and Julia K. Caskey to Robert W. Johnson III, inlot 455, Delphos. Estate of William R. Pancake to […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 1:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
George D. Hessel, 87, of Van Wert, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Hearth & Home of Van Wert. He was born January 26, 1928, in Van Wert County, the son of Ira and Margaret (Mohler) Hessel, who both preceded him in death. He married Betty (McClure) Hessel, who survives in Van […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 12:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor With some historic rainfalls already seen in Van Wert County, and likely more on the way — including some rain Saturday associated with Tropical Storm Bill — more flooding is likely in the county, according to Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy. McCoy said recent storms are like nothing the […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Area teachers had the chance to learn about new technology during a two-day Technology Summit held at Vantage Career Center Monday and Tuesday. Here, teachers get classroom instruction on new technological advancements. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
U.S. House of Representatives information WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Robert E. Latta has joined colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power at a hearing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new proposal for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone Rule. Testimony was heard from seven witnesses […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Hall Lumber 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 www.vwymca.org Shown are […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ohio State Highway Patrol information GROVER HILL — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Ohio 637 north of Grover Hill. At 2:20 a.m. Tuesday morning, a 2012 Volvo semi-tractor trailer operated by Gregory Burns of Marion was traveling south on Ohio 637 […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Sheriff’s information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach notes that Time Warner phone customers in the Willshire and Wren areas are currently experiencing intermittent service outages. Residents affected by this intermittent outage are not able to call 9-1-1 on a landline for assistance in an emergency when the service is out. Residents can still use a cell […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information NAPOLEON — A young Haviland man died in a fatal crash between a pickup truck and semi tractor-trailer that occurred over the weekend in Henry County. Killed was Brian Evan Myers, 20, of Haviland, who reportedly did not stop his southbound 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup for a stop sign at the intersection […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
I’ve been listening to Melissa Manchester sing the beautiful ballad “Come in from the Rain,” and it makes me think about the concerts in Fountain Park. In case you haven’t noticed, we have received quite a bit of rain recently in the area. This may be one of the biggest understatements of all time! The first […]
POSTED: 06/17/15 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: News