VW independent/submitted information The PLC Health Clinic of Van Wert, part of the local Pregnancy Life Center, now has an ultrasound machine that Director Trina Langdon hopes will allow the PLC to enhance its mission to protect the life of the unborn. The ultrasound machine was donated by the Van Wert County Hospital as part of the PLC’s […]
POSTED: 01/28/17 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news The people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on Friday, with two of those making plea changes. Jessica Leppard, 28, of Van Wert, changed her plea from not guilty to guilty to one count each of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a felony of the fourth degree (downgraded from a […]
POSTED: 01/28/17 at 9:17 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined tens of thousands who gathered for the annual March for Life rally Friday in Washington, D.C. Vice President Mike Pence became the first sitting vice president to speak at the annual event. Following the rally, Latta hosted a reception for over 300 constituents from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. […]
POSTED: 01/28/17 at 9:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Buckeye Y Youth members will be selling $1 variety bars and $2 boxes of “World’s Finest Chocolate”. The $1 bars are milk chocolate w/almonds, caramel, w.f. crisp, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. The $2 boxes are Continental Almonds, Caramel Whirls, Mint Meltaways, and Fund Raisins. These products will also be available at the […]
POSTED: 01/28/17 at 9:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
Frederick H. Germann, 73, of Convoy, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at his residence. He was born August 4, 1943, in Van Wert, the son of Arnold E. and Dora Mae (Shaw) Germann, who both preceded him in death. On February 5, 1967, he married Jane L. (Kreischer) Germann, who survives […]
POSTED: 01/27/17 at 9:39 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Delphos Police January 24, no time listed — Timothy Short Jr., 33, and Amy Patton, 38, both of Delphos, were cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia as a result of a search of a residence in the 400 block of North Bredeick Street.
POSTED: 01/27/17 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Submitted information BLUFFTON — Bluffton University has announced its dean’s list for the fall term. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list. Undergraduates from the area include Courtney Duer of Convoy. Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours received dean’s list with […]
POSTED: 01/27/17 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for the 2017 Ray Miller and Crystal Image awards. The Ray Miller and Crystal Image Award with Milestone and Golden Shovel recognition awards will be presented at the 95th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 2, beginning at 5:15 p.m. at […]
POSTED: 01/27/17 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans of the Winter Reconnect Order to help consumers reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between October 17, 2016, and April 14 of this year. Any customer of a PUCO-regulated electric or natural gas utility may […]
POSTED: 01/27/17 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Federal Savings Bank has again made an annual contribution of $5,000 to each of the county schools: Crestview, Lincolnview, and Van Wert. Contributions can be used by schools in any way that benefits children of each school. Van Wert Federal Savings Bank has always been a leader in supporting local arts and non-profit […]
POSTED: 01/27/17 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: News