Van Wert independent A Van Wert woman has pleaded not guilty to charges filed in connection with the traffic death of former Van Wert Solid Waste Management Director George Brake. Babette L. Stewart, 38, entered the pleas to one count each of vehicular homicide, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and vehicular manslaughter, a second-degree […]
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Ohio Dept. of Transportation information COLUMBUS — Ohioans may not have to worry about snowy roads as they travel for the holidays this week and next week, but they should still be prepared. The Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT’s) real-time traffic portal — OHGO.com — helps motorists avoid traffic tie-ups by posting current highway traffic […]
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Paulding-Putnam Electric information PAULDING — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) announced there will be no general rate increase in 2016. In fact, the 2016 operating expenses are projected to be slightly less than the year-end 2015 projected operating expenses. Every year, the PPEC accounting staff prepares a detailed budget for the cooperative. In reviewing all […]
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The YWCA of Van Wert recently received a donation from Purmort Bros. Insurance. Tracy Baer of Purmort Bros. Insurance presented Jamie Evans, YWCA housing director, with a check for approximately $366; this donation will be used to support Angel Tree gifts purchased for residents involved with the Transitional Housing Program, along with the Domestic Violence, […]
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William D. “Bill” Pontius, 83, of Rockford, died Monday, December 21, 2015, at McLaren McComb Hospital in Mount Clemens, Michigan. He was born October 3, 1992, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of William Wilbur and Dorothy (Scott) Pontius, who both preceded her in death. On September 5, 1954, he married Margaret E. “Marge” (Stripe) Pontius, […]
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Randall L. “Randy” Pollock, 64, of Van Wert, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born July 5, 1951, in Van Wert, the son of Lee Wayne and Anna Louise (Shaffer) Pollock, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include two children, Mindi Betz […]
POSTED: 12/21/15 at 4:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Richard E. Gallaway, 75, of Van Wert, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Van Wert Manor. He was born May 21, 1940, in Van Wert, the son of Carl and Flo (Williamson) Gallaway, who both preceded him in death. On October 29, 1990, in Williamsburg, Virginia, he married Julia (Hooker) Mengerink Gallaway, […]
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Gladys Hanf, 85, of Delphos, and formerly of Cincinnati, died Monday, December 21, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born June 11, 1930, in Washington, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clayton and Esther (Inks) Failinger, who both preceded her in death. On August 1, 1960, she married Norman Hanf, who also preceded […]
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Gasoline price information For the first time since March 25, 2009, the national average price of gasoline has dropped below $2 a gallon, while Ohio gasoline prices continue to fall. Currently over two-thirds of gas stations are selling gasoline at $1.99 or less, yet the national benchmark had previously failed to breach $2 a gallon […]
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VW independent/submitted information The Western Buckeye Educational Service Center Governing Board met in December and learned about a greater need for therapy services in the WBESC’s service area. Superintendent Brian Gerber talked about an increase in primary-age students who have a need for therapy services. “It appears the numbers are exploding in the districts we […]
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