Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine reminds consumers that they should file claims before May 4 to be considered for reimbursement under an Ohio-led multistate settlement with Sirius XM Radio Inc. of New York. The agreement, which was reached in December, resolved claims that the satellite radio company engaged in […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Veterans Committee of Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently made a $500 donation towards the renovation of the Military War Album Chapel located next to the Van Wert County Courthouse. Shown are Elks members who are also veterans (front row, from the left) David Clouse, Ohio Army National Guard; Harried Schaadt, […]
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United Way of VW County information The United Way of Van Wert County Board of Directors is holding its last fundraiser for this year’s campaign at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Willow Bend Country Club. Premier sponsors for the event are Citizens National Bank, National Door & Trim, Central Insurance Company and First Federal […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Michael Baldea (right), owner of Flagship Tax Center, 316 W. Ervin Road in Van Wert, presents a check for $120 to Van Wert Elementary School Principal Kevin Gehres for the fifth year of Flagship’s Help Our School campaign. Since its inception, the program has donated nearly $600 to Van Wert City Schools for use in […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 6:29 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW Parks & Recreation Dept. information The Van Wert Parks and Recreation Department would like to announce that there are still openings in its adult softball leagues for the 2015 summer season. Teams from 2014 are encouraged to return their forms as soon as possible. Leagues will begin the week of May 18 and consist of […]
POSTED: 05/01/15 at 6:25 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Three judges heard a total of 10 cases on Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. County Probate-Juvenile Judge Kevin Taylor heard six cases, including a sentencing hearing for Lisa Langenkamp of Van Wert. Langenkamp, 27, was given five years of community control and must obtain her General Educational Development (GED) […]
POSTED: 04/30/15 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/submitted information Phase 2 of the Van Wert County Courthouse painting project will begin next week, following awarding of a bid on the project this week by the County Board of Commissioners. The project will include repainting the north, west, and east sides of the Courthouse. The commissioners recently awarded a contract to E. […]
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The Grover Hill Fire Department will have a public open house this Sunday, May 3, from 2-4 p.m. at the fire station, 104 S. Main St. in Grover Hill. Fire department personnel will be displaying and demonstrating equipment, as well as serving free hot dogs, popcorn, drinks and cookies. The department’s newly acquired fire engine […]
POSTED: 04/30/15 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
Buckeye Youth information Buckeye Y Youth Inc. will be selling World’s Finest Chocolate this Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., outside Rural King. Organization members will have $1 Crisp, Caramel, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and Almond bars. In addition, $2 boxes of Mint Melt-A-Ways, Caramel Whirls, Continental Almonds and Fund Raisins will […]
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Delphos St. John’s information DELPHOS — St. John’s High School and Alumni Association invite all alumni and friends to an Alumni Weekend in celebration of the school’s 100th graduating class, the class of 2015. The Alumni Weekend on Saturday, May 30, kicks off with an Alumni Mass at 4:30 p.m. in St. John the Evangelist […]
POSTED: 04/30/15 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: Youth