Latta introduces wildlife access measures

U.S. House of Representatives information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) introduced two pieces of legislation on Monday promoting the advancement of access to wildlife, and seeking to increase the Congress’s understanding of the policies that allow the public to benefit from these natural resources. H.R. 2399, the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation […]

Let the summer music fun begin!

Since 2002, The Van Wert County Foundation has been providing free concerts in Fountain Park for everyone to enjoy.  Now, we are embarking on our 14th season of what we call the Fountain Park Summer Music Series. I remember the first season.  I had been on the job as coordinator of performing arts for The […]

Muriel H. Hagerty

Muriel H. Hagerty, 89, of Van Wert and formerly of Long Island, New York, died at 7:54 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born October 5, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Harold Weir and Genevieve (Koschull) Weir Budde, who both preceded her in […]

Edith M. Campton

Edith M. Campton was born February 1, 1917, in Van Wert, the daughter of LeRoy and Arthelia (McClain) McGowen, who both preceded her in death. On November 23, 1938, she married Howard Campton, who also preceded her in death. On August 2, 1990, she married Marvin Meier. Survivors include a daughter, Jean Ann (Lorne) Gale […]

Ella Mae Weaver

Ella Mae Weaver, 92, of Willshire, and formerly of Berkwick, Pennsylvania, died at 11:38 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 16, 1923, in Berwick, the daughter of Elias C. and Jenny (Davis) Weaver, who both preceded her in death. Private funeral services will be […]

Citizens National earns recognition

Citizens National Bank information BLUFFTON — In its May Issue, Independent Banker®, the award-winning magazine of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), recognized Citizens National Bank, based in Bluffton, as an ICBA Top Performer. This recognition is based on Citizens National Bank’s 2014 year-end earnings and operational efficiencies. “Whether serving rural, suburban or large […]

Gas prices rise, but should go back down

Gasoline price information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 12.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.61 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has increased 5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.71 a […]

Local counselors to present at conference

VW independent/submitted information Two local mental health counselors will be presenting a workshop at an international conference. On Saturday, May 30, Susan J. Burchfield, MS, LPCC, and Jules Krizan, MA, LPCC, will present “Is it live or is it Memorex?” at the 52nd annual conference of the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) in […]

VW festival seeking fireworks donations

Holiday at Home information The Holiday at Home Committee is in the process of preparing for its festivities this year, with the annual fireworks display to be held at the Van Wert High School-Middle School complex. The committee is seeking additional funding to put on the display. It has been fortunate to have assistance from […]

Concert announced in Ohio City park

Arts in the Park information OHIO CITY — Arts in the Park and the Village of Ohio City welcome Cass Blue and Dana Fair this Friday evening for a special event. The duo will be entertaining from 7-9 p.m. at Memorial Park, located on Main Street. The “Arts in the Park” program has free monthly […]