Commissioners, mayor talk with BDC reps

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners again held a meeting to discuss economic development, this time talking with representatives of the Van Wert Business Development Corporation (BDC). George Brooks and Andy Czajkowski, representing the BDC, met with the commissioners, while Van Wert Mayor Jerry Mazur joined them later for a discussion […]

Ohio A-G continues efforts to fight drugs

Ohio Attorney General’s information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine led a statewide emergency meeting Thursday on the subject: “Ideas that Work — Fighting the Drug Epidemic in Ohio” — to help leaders in Ohio’s counties combat the drug epidemic in the state. “Ohio is facing the worst drug epidemic in my lifetime,” said Attorney General […]

2nd Downtown Chocolate Walk scheduled

Main Street Van Wert information Local residents’ next visit to downtown Van Wert might be a little bit sweeter! The Main Street Van Wert Merchant Committee has announced the return of the Downtown Chocolate Walk, which is scheduled for Friday, February 5. Participating businesses will be open for this special event from 4-8 p.m. Tickets […]

Convoy group planning bingo fundraiser

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Community Days Committee is hosting its Cabin Fever Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, March 12, at the Edgewood Park Building in Convoy. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. that day and bingo starts at 10 that morning. Baskets are made in Dresden and filled with goodies from local businesses. Area […]

Ruth M. Osting

Ruth M. Osting, 89, of Middle Point, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 2, 1926, in Fort Jennings, the daughter of Edmund and Ann (Lucke) Rekart, who both preceded her in death. In 1950, she married Urban Osting, who died September 8, 1997. […]

Donald Jene Moore

Donald Jene “Gray Fox” Moore, 82, of Delphos, died at 1:12 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was born December 24, 1933, the son of Calvin and Ida (Stahl) Moore, who both preceded him in death. On October 18, 1952, he married the former Norma Prine, who survives in Delphos. Other survivors include seven children, […]

New VWCT play

Amy McConn, Ed Eichler, and Steve Lane perform a scene from Unnecessary Farce, the current production at Van Wert Civic Theatre. The mystery/comedy begins today at 8 p.m. and runs through the weekends of January 22-24 and 28-31. Evening performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 in the afternoon. (Dave Mosier/Van […]

2 appear for hearings in county CP Court

Van Wert independent Two people appeared for hearings Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Wesley Elam, 23, of Celina, entered a not guilty plea to a grand jury indictment charging him with burglary, a felony of the second degree. Elam was released on a personal surety bond, although he is currently being held […]

Rotary distributes dictionaries

This past Tuesday, Van Wert Rotary Club presented student dictionaries to every third grade student at Van Wert Elementary School. Using a dictionary to find the meaning of words and phrases is a third grade skill that all students must master. (Rotary photo)

Auditor sets deadline for dog tag sales

VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon has announced that January 31 will be the last day to purchase dog licenses without a penalty.  After January 31, there will be a $15 penalty. Dog licenses may be purchased in the Auditor’s Office, Room 205 in the Van Wert County Courthouse, or at various […]