Betty L. Hayes, 91, of Rockford, passed away at 4:51 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, where she was a patient. She was born August 1, 1924, in Miami County, near Piqua, the daughter of Charles and Ella (Stickle) Karnehm, who both preceded her in death. On September […]
POSTED: 06/23/16 at 9:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will Van Wert Police Department solve a theft that occurred at 132 E. Second St. in Van Wert. Sometime between May 27 and May 29, someone entered a vehicle parked at that residence and stole a black leather money clip. The money clip held $120 […]
POSTED: 06/23/16 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Nine people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, with six of those sentenced on a variety of charges. Aron Lichtenberger, 37, of Lima, was sentenced to 11 months in prison on a charge of attempted failure to register as a sex offender, a felony of the fourth degree. […]
POSTED: 06/23/16 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
A check for $1,500 was presented to the Convoy Historical Society by members of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Convoy. Charitable outreach funds from Thrivent Financial made this gift possible. The historical society has reorganized and is working on the restoration of the Convoy Opera House in downtown Convoy. Memberships and donations for this project may be made […]
POSTED: 06/23/16 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Central Mutual Insurance Company announced the best financial results in the company’s 140-year history at its annual policyholders’ meeting held recently. President and Chairman of the Board F.W. Purmort noted it was “a year of firsts” as he shared record-breaking results in direct written and personal lines premium, policies written, and the […]
VW independent/submitted information The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer. Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for […]
POSTED: 06/23/16 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
How many times have you been unsure about how to set your camera for the present shooting conditions, or how to compose the picture? Odds are there is a “rule of thumb” for that situation, and you may already know it, but just didn’t bring it to mind. This week we’ll remind you of some […]
POSTED: 06/22/16 at 2:27 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace Have you adopted your duck yet? Do you want a chance to win $1000? Adopt your duck now before it’s too late! Mark your calendars for July 9, 3 p.m. – midnight. We will have 11 gourmet food trucks, more ducks and not one, but two outdoor bands this year! Thanks to […]
POSTED: 06/22/16 at 1:46 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Michael E. Fleming to Jason R. Rissner and Diana D. Rissner, portion of section 29, Harrison Township. Creative Home Buying Solutions Inc. to Good Choice Rental Homes Ltd., inlot 803, Delphos. Tamara Hayes, Tamara Coil, and Andrew J. Coil to Beth R. Sargent, inlot 537, Van Wert. Kent J. Myers to Juli A. Dietrich and […]
POSTED: 06/22/16 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Unemployment in Van Wert County saw an incremental decrease in May, according to data released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The county decrease also mirrors a larger trend in the state, with the ODJFS reporting that 76 of Ohio’s 88 counties had a decrease in the number […]
POSTED: 06/22/16 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News