VW independent/submitted information REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture will begin aerial treatments designed to disrupt gypsy moth mating on 10,878 acres in Crawford, Hancock, Marion, Seneca, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties. To help protect Ohio’s diverse habitat, the Ohio Department of Agriculture operates multiple programs aimed at managing the gypsy moth in Ohio. […]
POSTED: 06/17/16 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Federal Savings Bank will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community; access includes swimming, a floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, a half-acre beach, and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad, which was new last year. New in 2016 are water cannons […]
POSTED: 06/17/16 at 7:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor It’s been a decade since the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio opened its doors and the Niswonger is putting on quite a show to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The First Federal Lecture Hall of the NPAC was nearly full as the media and area residents had the chance to learn […]
POSTED: 06/16/16 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved an agreement between the Ohio Rail Development Commission, Chicago, Fort Wayne, and Eastern Railroad, and the City of Van Wert for further railroad crossing work in the city. Last year, grade improvements were made to nine railroad crossings in the city: Wayne, […]
POSTED: 06/16/16 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a $738,000 grant to support a statewide project of Pro Seniors and Ohio’s legal aids to provide free legal assistance to older Ohioans. The funding will support a telephone-based legal hotline and direct civil legal guidance and […]
POSTED: 06/16/16 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Humane Society will be having an adoption event sponsored by Purmort Bros. Insurance this Saturday, June 18, starting at 10 a.m. and lasting until 2 in the afternoon. The event will take place in the Purmort Bros. parking lot on the corner of Jefferson and Crawford streets. The […]
POSTED: 06/16/16 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent / submitted information Auto-Owners Insurance has announced Leland Smith Insurance Services, Inc. of Van Wert has been named one of the TOP 10 growth agencies for the company in the state of Ohio for 2015. The agency was recognized at a luncheon meeting in Lima, and at a reception with all regional associates, where […]
POSTED: 06/16/16 at 7:14 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Lawrence Suever to Amanda Suever, portion of section 29, Ridge Township. CMS Holdings & Rentals LLC, Joshua Castle, and Brenda Castle to Timothy M. Kindinger, portion of inlot 1028, Van Wert. Maria J. Sostre De Espinosa, Maria J. Sostre-Bosnjak, Bruce A. Bosnjak, Bruce Aan Bosnjak, and Janet F. Bosnjak to Bruce Alan Bosnjak, inlot 2941, […]
POSTED: 06/15/16 at 12:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education members heard presentations from teachers and students involved in a elementary school summer science program, as well as a profile of the Class of 2016 from high school guidance counselors, during their June meeting Tuesday. Teachers Marty Hohman and Mary Kramer brought in a group […]
POSTED: 06/15/16 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation (VWAEDC) will hold its first annual election for the three at-large positions on its board of trustees on Monday, June 20. Six members of the combined city-county economic development organization have filed petitions to be placed on the ballot. The person receiving the most votes will […]
POSTED: 06/15/16 at 7:44 am. FILED UNDER: News