DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Since the Van Wert County Foundation Tennis Complex opened nearly five years ago, the sport has undergone a renaissance in the city, capped this year by Van Wert High School’s first Western Buckeye League championship in nearly 50 years. Wayne Kilton, one of several people who promoted development of the current tennis […]
POSTED: 06/11/16 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, invites all kids ages 8 and up to come out to the YMCA Camp Clay on Tuesday, June 21, from noon until 4 p.m., for Elks Day at Camp Clay. The Elks will be having a special day for all kids. The […]
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VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has joined his colleagues in passing two resolutions disapproving of proposals that would dramatically raise energy taxes on consumers. The first bill, H.Con.Res. 112, expresses Congressional disapproval toward a $10 tax imposed on the sale of every barrel of oil. President Obama included this proposal […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor LIMA — The Ohio Third District Court of Appeals has rejected the latest in a series of appeals filed by a man convicted of a sex crime that occurred more than a decade ago. In his latest appeal, Bobby L. Panning claimed then-Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Charles D. Steele erred […]
POSTED: 06/10/16 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Longtime Habitat for Humanity volunteer Glen Jenkins was recently honored with the building of a gazebo on the grounds of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert. As an unofficial event of the Van Wert Peony Festival, a dedication of the structure was performed this past weekend with family, […]
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Making paper flowers is a paper craft that both kids and adults alike can enjoy — and paper flowers last longer than real flowers. Learn how to make several kinds of paper flowers at June’s “Night at the Museum” event hosted by the Van Wert County Historical Society. The class will be held Thursday, June […]
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Visitation and a Celebration of Life service have been scheduled for Barbara J. Miller Whitley, who passed away May 25, 2016, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 551 Center St. in Van Wert, followed by a Celebration of Life service at […]
POSTED: 06/09/16 at 11:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Six people were arraigned on grand jury indictments and five others were sentenced during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Those indicted include the following: Pablo Rivera, 61, of Convoy, entered not guilty pleas to two counts of corrupting another with drugs, each a felony of the fourth degree. […]
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Van Wert independent/submitted information Faced with the impending loss of emergency medical service coverage, the Pleasant Township Board of Trustees Wednesday approved new EMS contracts with Ohio City and Convoy volunteer fire departments. The two departments currently provide fire coverage for the township, but EMS services had been provided by Brickner Ambulance Service Inc. According to […]
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Area teachers learned more about technology and its applications during a Technology Summit held Wednesday and today at Vantage Career Center. Approximately 150 area teachers, vendors, and presenters are involved in the event, which included a number of breakout sessions, as well as roundtables and guest speakers on technology-related issues. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)
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