Storm clouds

Van Wert resident Mike Taylor took this shot of menacing clouds from Monday’s storm while at the third city reservoir. The storm was more of a fizzle than a problem, moving quickly through without leaving much in the way of water or damage behind. 

Wren residents asked to clean properties

Wren Homecoming information WREN — Wren officials are asking village residents to clean up their property in anticipation of Wren Homecoming weekend, August 20-22. Residents are asked to get rid of excess vehicles on their property and to clean up their yards, mow the grass and to keep yards trimmed up. Vehicles that don’t run […]

Delphos police chief tenders resignation

City of Delphos information DELPHOS — Delphos Police Chief Kyle Fittro has announced his resignation, effective 4 p.m. Friday, June 26. The police chief noted that he has secured a position in the private sector as a reason for his resignation. Delphos Assistant Police Chief Mark Slate will be appointed as acting chief until the […]

Crime Stoppers 6/9/15

Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office solve a break-in that occurred at Amvets Post 689 in Middle Point. Sometime between the hours of 1045 p.m. on May 28 and 2 p.m. the next day, a suspect or suspects entered the building and stole […]

Peony Fest collage

Shown are several scenes from this year’s Van Wert Peony Festival Grand Parade held Saturday along Main Street in downtown Van Wert. (photos by Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent)

Gasoline prices decline last week in Ohio

Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 8.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.70 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 increased 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.76 […]

Crestview graduation

Crestview High School held its 55th annual baccalaureate and commencement exercises over the weekend. Above, Crestview seniors toss their mortarboards, while (below) senior  Lindsey Motycka receives her diploma from Crestview Local Board of Education member Wes Skelton. (photos by Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent)

Reading program to celebrate 100 years

Brumback Library information The Brumback Library invites patrons of all ages to attend an open house in honor of the 100th anniversary of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Since 1915, the Brumback Library has sought to foster a love of reading, learning and discovery in children. As one of the longest running summer reading programs in […]

Fair to perform in Ohio City concert

Village of Ohio City information OHIO CITY — Ohio City would like to announce that Dana Fair will be performing at its third “Arts in the Park” concert this coming Friday at 7 p.m. Fair has performed in local bands since the age of 15. In the past 25 years he has been in such bands […]

Debra Jean (Fuerst) Benner

Debra Jean (Fuerst) Benner, 62, of Delphos, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born August 15, 1952, the daughter of Urban Fuerst, who survives in Delphos, and Ann (Hotz) Fuerst, who preceded her in death in 2000. Other survivors include a son, Zack Benner of Nashville, Tennessee; […]