Ribboncutting

Russ Finney, CFP, and Jamie Powell, CFP, cut the ribbon on Capital Advisory Services newly-renovated building at 211 S. Walnut St. in Van Wert while company employees and members of the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors looks on. The business provides financial planning services to area residents. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent

Payne FD awarded PUCO hazmat grant

Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved three hazardous materials training grants totaling $19,800, including one to the Payne Volunteer Fire Department. The grants will be used to train approximately 327 hazardous material incident response professionals. The PUCO plays an important role in ensuring that motor carriers are safely […]

GOP seeks at-large Council candidates

Submitted information After the Republican Central Committee chose Van Wert City At-Large Councilman Fred Fisher to fill the unexpired term of First Ward Councilman John Marshall, candidates are now being sought for Fisher’s at-large seat. Central Committee Chair Thad Lichtensteiger is asking that those interested in the at-large position needs to be a registered Republican […]

Thomas G. Dailey

Thomas G. Dailey, 86, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born February 18, 1930, in Mercer County, the son of Amos and Barbara (Weaver) Dailey, who both preceded him in death. He married Betty L. Dailey, who also preceded […]

Joyce Ann Dray

Joyce Ann Dray, 74, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born June 23, 1942, the daughter of Ralph Edward and Sally V. (Berryman) Dray, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Beatrice Dray of Fremont; and several nieces and nephews. A […]

Sylvester M. Rode

Sylvester M. Rode, 86, of Fort Jennings, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at his residence. He was born September 16, 1927, in Landeck, the son of Sylvester H. and Leona (Rahrig) Rode, who both preceded him in death. He first married Emogene Keller, and then married the former Norma Hanf. They both preceded him […]

5 arraigned, 7 others appear in CP Court

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Five people were arraigned Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, while a total of 12 people appeared in court that day. Those arraigned before Judge Martin Burchfield include the following: Jonnie Marie Krouse, 40, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, pleaded not guilty to one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, […]

United Way provides campaign update

Submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County has been very busy since the first reveal. As area residents may have seen over the past two weeks, many companies have finished their United Way campaigns, while individual and business pledges are arriving daily. “Central Mutual Insurance Company recently completed their United Way campaign,” Vicki […]

YMCA plans ‘ball drop’ fundraising event

Submitted information On Tuesday, December 20, the YMCA of Van Wert County will be carrying-out a unique fundraiser — a ball drop to raise funds for youth sports. Hundreds of numbered balls will be dropped from the second floor of the Y into a basketball mini-hoop on the ground. Tickets are being sold with corresponding […]

C’view playoff ticket sale info released

Submitted information CONVOY — Presale tickets for Saturday night’s state playoff football game between Crestview and Arlington at Spartan Stadium in Lima will be on sale in the Crestview High School athletic office on Thursday and Friday, from 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Tickets will also be sold Thursday, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the high school office. […]