Roger L. Wolford, 71, of Van Wert, went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a courageous three-year battle with leukemia at 4:04 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Van Wert, the son of Roscoe D. and Alva (Taylor) Wolford, who both […]
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Louis J. Ehmer, 76, of Van Wert, died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born November 21, 1938, in Massillon, the son of Louis and Marie (Schultz) Ehmer, who both preceded him in death. On May 6, 1961, he married the former Sigrid […]
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KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent The Lincolnview Local Board of Education heard a request from a parent for more flexibility in the school transportation plan, while also hearing about activities related to Fire Safety and Prevention Week during its October meeting on Thursday. A Lincolnview district resident, Amy Lauf, came to the board to address issues with […]
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KELSEY CLEMONS/independent correspondent CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education heard positive open enrollment figures and learned about a Veterans Day program being planned for the high school and middle school, while Treasurer Ashley Whetsel reported on a new financial software package recently purchased for the district. Superintendent Mike Estes gave positive numbers from […]
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Volunteer Connie Keirns is shown with some gift baskets prepared for Community Health Professionals’ Longaberger Basket Bingo, to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Woodland Avenue in Van Wert. Prizes in some of the baskets include $50 in lottery tickets, a floral bouquet, a Thanksgiving table […]
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Village of Wren information WREN — Wren village officials announce that trick or treating will take place on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, from 4-6 p.m. All village residents are encouraged to participate. Those who choose to do so should turn a porch light on to welcome youngsters who are trick or treating. Following trick or […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of six people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday for a variety of criminal hearings. A Van Wert man was arraigned on 16 counts of theft and forgery on Wednesday before Judge Martin Burchfield. Jeremy Baer, 32, entered not guilty pleas to one count of theft […]
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Van Wert independent/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced the appointment of Deputy Mike Biberstine as a new DARE officer, effective October 9. Deputy Biberstine, only the second deputy with the Sheriff’s Office trained as a DARE instructor, will be working with Chief Deputy Keith Allen in the schools to present the […]
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This semi tractor-trailer rig was one of two that collided at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Dixon Cavett Road on Wednesday afternoon. No one was reported seriously injured in the accident. (photo by Rick McCoy for the Van Wert independent)
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City of Van Wert information The City of Van Wert will observe Halloween on Saturday, October 31. The hours for trick or treating are from 4-6 p.m. Homeowners wanting to participate should put their porch lights on during those times.
POSTED: 10/15/15 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: News