VW independent/submitted information Two people were arrested Thursday evening in connection with a drug trafficking investigation, according to Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach. Arrested was Kyle T. Sterrett, 35, and Haley L. Ehrsam, 22, both of 611 E. Crawford St. in Van Wert. Both Sterrett and Ehrsam made initial appearances on one count […]
POSTED: 04/11/15 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC information The Niswonger Performing Arts Center, along with season sponsors StateWide Ford and Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, proudly announces a night of musical energy on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. The 2015-2016 Community Concert Series presented by Vancrest Health Care Centers will be unveiled from stage. Dynamic video of the thrilling […]
POSTED: 04/11/15 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW County Republican Party information The Van Wert County Republican Party will host an evening with WOWO Radio’s Pat Miller. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Wassenberg Art Center (214 S. Washington St. in Van Wert) …. and replaces the typical Friday luncheon. Miller is the self-proclaimed “ever righteous […]
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Village of Convoy information CONVOY — Garage sales are scheduled for the weekend of May 15-16 throughout the Convoy community and surrounding area. Any household or business wanting to recycle, reclaim or reuse items may participate in this community event. A listing of sales will be provided in a brochure, that will be available in […]
POSTED: 04/11/15 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross information The American Red Cross office in Fort Wayne, Indiana, notes that a blood drive scheduled for this coming Tuesday, April 14, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Convoy has been canceled. However, a blood drive will be held that day at Vancrest Health Care Center, 510 Tully St. in Convoy, from noon-6 […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Career Center member school district officials received an update on Ohio General Assembly legislative issues from State Senator Cliff Hite and State Representative Tony Burkley during Vantage’s “All Boards” Dinner held Thursday evening in the school commons. Representatives of Vantage’s 12 member school districts attended the meeting, as well as Mercer […]
POSTED: 04/10/15 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: News
The ribbon was cut on the new Van Wert Carts & More store located in the former Carter Lumber location on North Washington Street. The new business, which offers RV supplies, as well as golf carts, utility trailers and a variety of other recreational vehicles, will hold its grand opening this weekend. The store will […]
POSTED: 04/10/15 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gasoline price information GAITHERSBURG, Maryland — Motorists will be driving for joy when they learn GasBuddy is projecting that this summer’s gasoline prices will bring the most affordable summer months since at least 2005. While it may sound wild, GasBuddy projects that the summer driving season of 2015 (Memorial Day through Labor Day) will see […]
POSTED: 04/10/15 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
American Red Cross information CONVOY — On Tuesday, April 14, between noon and 6 p.m., a bloodmobile will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6727 Ohio 49 in Convoy. The event is hosted by Crestview High School. Those people at least 17 years of age who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in […]
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters information CELINA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer, Auglaize, and Van Wert Counties has moved to its new office location in Celina. “The move from St. Marys to Celina will better accommodate our growing programs, enable the staff to continue to efficiently service clients, and increase our visibility to the […]
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