Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 8.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.29 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.24 per […]
POSTED: 12/19/16 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police December 10, 3:19 p.m. — Kevin W. Hughes, 55, of 617 Woodland Ave., was charged with assault and possession of marijuana as a result of an incident in the 200 block of East Main Street. December 7, 2:36 a.m. — Tyron C. Knuckles, 46, of 631 S. Washington St., was charged with […]
POSTED: 12/18/16 at 8:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Richard E. Hoover Sr., 85, of Van Wert, passed away early Saturday morning, December 17, 2016, at his residence. He was born December 27, 1930, in Defiance, the son of Paul Hoover and Ethel (Rehig) Hoover Gibler, who both preceded him in death. He married Georgia (Flood) Hoover, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors […]
POSTED: 12/18/16 at 7:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Donald L. Bollenbacher, 87, of Rockford, passed away early Sunday morning, December 18, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born April 17, 1929, in New Corydon, Indiana, the son of Victor and Martha (Fahncke) Bollenbacher, who both preceded him in death. On June 18, 1950, he married the former F. […]
POSTED: 12/18/16 at 7:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor ST. MARYS — The Van Wert Cougars defeated St. Marys 67-54 in their Western Buckeye League opener behind a 27-point performance by Jacoby Kelly on the Roughriders’ home court Friday night. Kelly and the Cougars scorched the nets, especially from three-point range, making 10 of 14 (71.4 percent) from behind the arc, […]
POSTED: 12/17/16 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports COLUMBUS GROVE — The Crestview Knights used fourth quarter free throws to secure a hard fought 45-41 win at Columbus Grove. It was the Northwest Conference opener for both teams. The Knights connected on just one basket in the final quarter, but went 8-of-12 from the charity stripe to move to 2-0 […]
POSTED: 12/17/16 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent/submitted information Many people in Ohio worry about health issues. The 2016 Ohio Health Issues Poll (OHIP), sponsored by Interact for Health, asked Ohio adults how they feel about health in the state overall and about their personal health. When asked the most urgent health problem facing the state (respondents could provide any answer), […]
POSTED: 12/17/16 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information In 2014, Rob and Jennifer Sniegowski decided to pursue a foster care license with The Marsh Foundation. They were interested in growing their family and giving their daughter, Abigail, a younger sibling. After months of waiting, they were blessed twofold with what has turned out to be a perfect match. In October 2014, […]
POSTED: 12/17/16 at 7:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
Straley Realty & Auctioneers Inc. is looking past the frigid temps toward the spring, when pups will be ready to get outside and play again. The Dog Park Committee appreciates Straley’s generous donation toward the Van Wert Dog Park. Inquiries about this project may be directed to Jan Spray at 419.203.8274 or Sarah Robeson at 419.605.7612. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 12/17/16 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information ATLANTA, Georgia — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations located in Ohio as a result of the drought that began May 10. This disaster declaration includes the following counties: […]
POSTED: 12/17/16 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News