Harry E. Baker and Marjorie I. Baker appreciated the services of local charitable organizations and bequeathed a part of their trust to several of them. Above, representatives of several organizations accept donations from the Marjorie I. Baker. Those present at a check presentation include (first row, from the left) Arnelle Adam and Rita Adam, co-trustees […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor TOLEDO — A former Van Wert attorney who lost his license over alleged improprieties in handling client accounts has pleaded guilty to a federal criminal charge of mail fraud related to those same accounts. C. Allan Runser, 72, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud in a hearing held in the […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Minor injuries were reported in a collision between a Chevy Blazer and a semi tractor-trailer rig that occurred at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. 224 and Richey Road. The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident, while the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency was called […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Niswonger PAC information Season sponsors StateWide Ford Lincoln and Van Wert Federal Savings Bank are pleased to present an evening with pop icon BJ Thomas at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. Thomas is a true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits define their respective […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
This gorgeous Van Wert County sunset was taken by local photographer Nikki Robeson-Money on Wednesday.
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff A local woman sentenced to prison on drug trafficking charges was one of five criminal cases heard Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Brittnie Garwood, 27, of Van Wert, was sentenced to nine months in prison on a charge of trafficking in a counterfeit controlled substance. The charge is […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
United Way of VW County information 2015 United Way Campaign Chair Jessi Hardesty asked Van Wert County Hospital if it would lead the way in the United Way Campaign this year. The last time the hospital was the campaign pacesetter was in 2000. Hospital employee Jenny Helt spearheaded its campaign (and challenge) and started getting […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Last weekend, the seventh annual Van Wert County Entrepreneurship Fair was held at Vantage Career Center. The event was a success, thanks to many area professionals and enthusiastic participants. Throughout the morning event, the importance of a business plan was evident, as business owners shared their inspirational stories and triumph, only to […]
VW independent/submitted information The public is invited to attend the Community Christmas Service sponsored by the Van Wert County Ministerial Association at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 29, at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St. in Van Wert. The service will feature music and messages to celebrate the Christ Child’s arrival. A love offering will […]
POSTED: 11/19/15 at 9:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Gloria Jean Hammond, 69, of Van Wert, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at her residence. She was born November 17, 1946, in Van Wert, a daughter of Gordon and June (Brenizer) Baxter, who both preceded her in death. She was married to Samuel Hammond, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, […]
POSTED: 11/18/15 at 9:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries