Real Estate Transfers 1/11/17

Gerard E. Kaverman and Linda D. Kaverman to Windy Homestead LLC, portion of section 21, Jackson Township, portion of section 35, Hoaglin Township. Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association to Allen Rager and Ellen Rager, inlot 4350, Van Wert. Harold DeBolt, Teresa Leffel, Kristina Rider, Kelli DeBolt, Kelli Metzger, Harold D. DeBolt, Teresa A. […]

Teddy Bear Clinic helps kids not fear ER

VW independent/submitted information Is your Teddy Bear well? That’s a question the staff at Van Wert County Hospital will help answer during the Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday, January 21, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The event is geared towards children ages 3-8, though children of all ages are welcome to attend. The Teddy […]

3rd generation takes over

The third generation of the Laudick family is officially operating Laudick’s Jewelry following a ribboncutting ceremony held Tuesday at the store, 1244 S. Shannon St. Here, third-generation owner Katie Laudick Harting cuts the ribbon at the Van Wert store while her husband, Cole (behind her at left), store employees, and Van Wert Area Chamber of […]

Convoy opera house donations sought

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Lions Club will be partnering with the Convoy Historical Society in raising funds for the restoration of the Convoy Opera House at 111 S. Main St. in Convoy. Also assisting with the project was Ohio Senator Cliff Hite, who approached the Convoy Historical Society and submitted the comprehensive […]

Master Gardener training sessions set

Submitted information PAULDING — Since 1999, the Ohio State University Extension-Paulding County office has been partnering with the Defiance County Extension Office to train new Master Gardener volunteers. A Master Gardener is a person who knows there is always something new to learn about gardening. The Master Gardener program is an adult volunteer horticulture program […]

House OKs bill to aid Internet providers

Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to pass H.R. 288, the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act, which exempts small business providers of broadband Internet access from cumbersome regulatory requirements. The legislation protects these providers from the wave of regulations that accompanied the Federal […]

Taste of Convoy event set for January

VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — Convoy Community Days will hold a Taste of Convoy/Wine and Craft Beer Tasting on Saturday, January 14, beginning at 7 p.m., in the Edgewood Park Community Building. Tickets are $25 per person and include six drink tickets and one free chance for the raffles. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and sweets by […]

James B. Jones

James B. Jones, 78, of Middle Point, passed away at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born April 25, 1938, in Van Wert, the son of James Marvin and Laura (Christen) Jones, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters, Laura Doss of […]

Council allows liquor sales on city land

DAVE MOSIER/independent editor After weeks of debate, Van Wert City Council unanimously approved legislation allowing limited sale of alcohol beverages by non-profit organizations in designated areas on public property. The discussion continued Monday prior to the vote, with several people in support or opposing the measure. Former city councilman Stuart Jewett may have provided the […]

Crestview board reorganizes in January

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent correspondent CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education made quick work of a light agenda, during Monday night’s meeting. During the board’s organizational meeting, it re-elected John Auld as president, while selecting Wes Skelton as board vice president. The board also set monthly meeting dates for the year — February 16, March […]