Lancer Lines 2/10/16

Lincolnview students and their families interested in learning more about College Credit Plus (CC+) should plan to attend the countywide meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29 in the PAC Lecture Hall. College Credit Plus is open to students in grades 7-12. The 5th and 6th grade bands are progressing in their studies of music […]

Real Estate Transfers 2/10/16

Richard W. Caldwell and Sandra K. Caldwell to Michael Wade Fetters, inlot 2118, portion of inlot 2119, Van Wert. Roger K. Smith, Sarah Kathryn Smith and Sarah Kathryn Moser to Roger K. Smith, portion of section 33, Pleasant Township. Randy D. Wells and Martha S. Wells to Trevor J. Hatcher, portion of section 21, Pleasant […]

County, state GOP candidates speak out

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A number of local Republican candidates were on hand for Tuesday evening’s Candidate’s Night hosted by the Heart Land Patriots organization. A total of 13 candidates spoke during the event, including both Republican candidates for two contested Van Wert County elected offices and the two GOP candidates for the 82nd Ohio House […]

VW school board OKs Clifton’s re-hiring

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Board of Education heard a presentation on the successes of the high school’s “We, the People” participants, while also approving the re-employment of former VWHS principal Bill Clifton as administrative assistant to Superintendent Ken Amstutz. Jeff Kallas, advisor for the VWHS “We, the People” program, and four of his […]

Ohio reports first case of Zika virus

VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health is reporting Ohio’s first case of Zika virus in a returning traveler from Haiti, a 30-year-old Cuyahoga County woman who lives in Cleveland. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had reported 35 cases of Zika virus in 12 states and the District of […]

Voter registration deadline coming soon

VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections announces that the close of registration for the March 15 primary election is 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 16. The elections office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. that day. Those not currently registered in Van Wert County, or who have moved since […]

Ohio gasoline prices lowest in 12 years

VW independent/submitted information The cheapest gasoline prices in over 12 years are showing up in some lucky states in the heart of the nation, with previously unthinkable 99-cent gasoline becoming a strong possibility as wholesale gas prices plunge amidst growing supply. GasBuddy reports that nine states in the nation are currently witnessing the lowest average […]

Next NPAC artist known best for 1 song

A lot of performing artists become known for one particular song they sang, wrote, or performed.  They are often referred to as one-hit wonders. Even though that one hit they are known for may have given them the notoriety and perhaps the bankroll they needed, they are probably frustrated that they still are known for […]

Nellie M. Hoghe

Nellie M. Hoghe, 98, of Van Wert, died at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born February 16, 1917, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Dennis and Macy (Balliet) Balyeat, who both preceded her in death. On February 3, 1979, she married Ivan N. […]

J. Nickolas Detwiler

J. Nickolas “Nick” Detwiler, 46, of Ohio City, died at 10 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2016, at his residence. He was born September 11, 1969, in Van Wert, the son of Joseph N. Detwiler Sr. and Dixie (Rise) Detwiler, who both preceded him in death. He married Angela (High) Detwiler, who survives in Ohio City. […]