A number of first-responders were involved in a mock crash exercise held at Lincolnview High School Friday afternoon. The scenario, planned by the Middle Point Fire Department, involved a drunk driving incident where a minivan crashed into a semi tractor-trailer rig. Mock crashes are designed to show students the dangers of drinking and driving during […]
POSTED: 05/02/15 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The family of Locke Maxey was honored as Community Health Professionals celebrated 40 years of providing home health and hospice services in Van Wert County and northwest and west central Ohio at the nonprofit’s 17th annual Hospice “Beacon of Hope” fundraiser Thursday night at Willow Bend Country Club. Josh and Shannon (Haas) […]
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Deb Fisher (left) of The Corner Treasures LLC, signs papers Friday morning for a $40,000 city revolving loan while Rae Bigham looks on. The two women, who currently help manage the Van Wert Variety Store downtown, which is closing in December, will use the loan to help purchase the former Barnhart Furniture building at the […]
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OSU Extension information Thanks to cooler, wet weather in April that has caused spring planting delays across the region, growers may need to adjust some of their management practices when they are able to get into their fields to speed up crop establishment, said an agronomist with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences […]
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VW independent/submitted information DELPHOS — In recent days, law enforcement officials have been made aware of an alleged “stash house” located at 221 Cherry St. in Delphos, where stolen property was allegedly being hidden. Agents from the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force and Delphos Police Department began an investigation into this residence, which culminated […]
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Thomas Edison Center information The Thomas Edison Early Childhood Preschool is accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year. The Edison Early Childhood program is for young children ages 3-5. Each classroom is run by a certified teacher and paraprofessional who plan the environment and provide individualized activities for each child to develop socially, emotionally, physically […]
Monica A. Sloan, 82, of Delphos, died Thursday, April 30, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born March 14, 1933, in Delphos, the daughter of John and Helen (Ardner) Peter, who both preceded her in death. On February 5, 1954, she married Robert Sloan, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 05/02/15 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A project first created shortly after World War II to honor Van Wert County veterans is getting a facelift this year, thanks to community interest and financial support. Now all that’s needed are more photos to display inside the facility. According to County Veterans Service Officer Barry Johns, work should be completed […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
YMCA of VW County information The YMCA of Van Wert County’s Summer Camp schedule is out and all youngsters ages 6-12 may register. While kids enjoy a great summer full of fun and activities, parents can enjoy the tax benefit of a childcare expense. There is a great list of weekly activities planned, including: WEEK […]
Employees of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank are shown making a $5,000 donation to Major Arthur Barter of the Salvation Army. The donation is for the Salvation Army’s capital campaign as it relocates to its new facility on North Cherry Street. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 7:01 am. FILED UNDER: News