VW independent/submitted information A Greenville-based medical transport business has opened local operations in the wake of the closing of Brickner Ambulance Service, which formerly served an area that included Pleasant Township. Spirit Medical Transport LLC has leased a building at 10852 U.S. 127 on the south side of Van Wert and has begun the process […]
POSTED: 06/15/16 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Convoy Community Foundation recently presented a $1,000 grant to Lt. Josh Morales (center) of the Van Wert Salvation Army. Presenting the grant is Bob Schumm (left), president of the Foundation, and Marilyn Reed, foundation secretary. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 06/15/16 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information TOLEDO — A dozen environmentalists from a Lake Erie group based in Toledo will attend a hearing this evening in Van Wert on a proposal to add 2.2 million chickens to the 11.2 million chickens, 292,000 hogs, and 97,000 cows already in CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) in the western Lake Erie […]
POSTED: 06/15/16 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is praising a new law that increases prison time for violent offenders who repeatedly commit crimes in Ohio. Senate Bill 97, known as the Violent Career Criminal Act, was signed into law on Tuesday by Ohio Governor John Kasich. The new law now classifies anyone who has […]
POSTED: 06/15/16 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: News
Today is the day we announce the entire 2016-17 season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Every year has become more and more special, but this year is an announcement of our 10th anniversary season and you can bet it is loaded with outstanding concerts and events. Wanting to make this 10-year anniversary special, my board […]
POSTED: 06/15/16 at 6:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Ronald Brent Miller, 77, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born July 18, 1938, in Van Wert, the son of Clifford E. and Pansy (Powell) Miller, who both preceded him in death. He married Shirley L. (Ackom) Miller, who […]
POSTED: 06/14/16 at 2:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council approved increasing the speed on a portion of North Franklin Street/Marsh Road, tabled legislation proposing a speed increase on a portion of Westwood Drive, and approved a measure allowing the mayor to sign a contract for economic development services with the new city-county economic development entity. Also during their […]
POSTED: 06/14/16 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education’s June board meeting was a busy session, with several people and groups making presentations to the board during Monday’s meeting, in addition to personnel action taken later in the meeting. First on the agenda was Crestview’s Division IV state champion softball team, with Head […]
POSTED: 06/14/16 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine praised a new law that will put the Ohio Attorney General’s Ohio Guardianship Guide into the hands of all guardians overseeing adult and minor wards in the state. House Bill 50, approved by the Ohio General Assembly last month, was signed into law by Governor […]
POSTED: 06/14/16 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information A conservation tillage transect was recently completed for Van Wert County through the Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District. A transect survey consists of driving a prescribed route through the county and recording crops and tillage at each half-mile interval. Corn, soybeans, small grain and forages are the crops recorded. Tillage […]
POSTED: 06/14/16 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: News