Ernest Asby Mills passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He was born April 25, 1938, and was the last surviving child of Harry Van Meter Mills and Ida (Cox) Mills, who both preceded him in death Survivors include his wife, Wanda Mills; a son, Matthew (Janean) Mills; three stepchildren, Tom Mittower of California, Kevin Mittower […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 4:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crestview senior Katie Hughes has signed a letter of intent to compete in track and field at Defiance College. Hughes said she is looking forward to competing in hurdling events at the collegiate level. Shown with Hughes are (seated, from the left) her father, Brad, and mother, Susan; (standing) Crestview Track and Field Coach James Lautzenheiser […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Delphos Police February 15, no time listed — Amanda Villanueva, 28, of Delphos, was cited for driving without a license after she was found she has never had a driver’s license following a traffic stop in the city. February 12, no time listed — William E. Tracy, 52, of Delphos, was charged with assault and […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 9:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education accepted the resignation of the district’s longtime food service supervisor during its February meeting, heard a report on an education roundtable scheduled for this Saturday, and a new security device used to prevent intruders from entering school buildings. Board members accepted the resignation of […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 8:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information PAULDING COUNTY — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle injury crash that occurred on County Road 263, just south of Ohio 613, in Paulding County. At approximately 3:53 a.m. Friday, the Van Wert Post was advised of an overturned vehicle in a ditch on County […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The United Way of Van Wert County recently revealed additional levels on its donation tracker. Over the past few months, county businesses and residents have participated in United Way events and campaigns raising funds for the 26 agencies supported by United Way. The recent “Rivals United” event with Lincolnview and Crestview schools raised […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The commission will hire 24 fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during 2018. “The LSC Fellowship is a great opportunity for those who aspire […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 8:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to correct an unfair funding formula that results in lower Medicare reimbursement rates for hospitals in rural and low-wage areas. The Fair Medicare Hospital Payments Act of 2017 would create an “area wage index,” which accounts for the relative wages […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Peony Festival Committee will hold its annual Quarter Auction at the Middle Point Community Building, 303 W. Sycamore St. in Middle Point, on Tuesday, February 21. Doors will open at 5:30 for food (by donation), fellowship, selection of paddles and viewing of donated merchandise, tickets and gift certificates. Donations […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information An American Red Cross bloodmobile will be held in the conference room at the Wellness Center between 1-6 p.m. on Friday, March 3. The blood drive will be sponsored by Van Wert County Hospital. Those at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent; advanced forms are available at the Red Cross […]
POSTED: 02/17/17 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: News