Kenneth L. Rozell, 86, of Elida, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Joann’s Hospice House in Bonita, Florida. He was born June 7, 1930, in Lamars, Iowa, the son of Emory and Gladys (Avery) Rozell, who both preceded him in death. On December 18, 1952, he married Thelma Stuller, who died October 14, 1990. […]
POSTED: 03/22/17 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Joseph Lewis Burk 62, of Convoy, passed away at 1:41 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born May 28, 1954, the son of Leo Stanley and Shirley Mae (Painter) Burk, who both preceded him in death. On January 19, 1975, he married the former Sandra Clark, […]
POSTED: 03/21/17 at 9:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police March 19, 1:06 a.m. — Shane F. Kerner, 32, of 218 E. Central Ave., was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) as a result of a traffic stop near the intersection of Washington Street and Central Avenue. March 17, 2:38 a.m. — Brian S. Polutnik, 29, of Findlay, was cited […]
POSTED: 03/21/17 at 7:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor With a 20-0 regular season and a second consecutive poll championship in the books, the Lincolnview Lancers turned their focus to the postseason tournament. After a first-round bye, the Lancers won the Van Wert sectional with an 81-58 victory over Fort Jennings. Brandon Pardon finished with 26 points, including six treys. […]
POSTED: 03/21/17 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warns that more consumers are reporting tax-related scams with about four weeks remaining until the April 18 filing deadline. In 2017, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has logged more than 150 tax scams thus far in March, compared to 80 in January, and 175 in February. […]
POSTED: 03/21/17 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news There’s was plenty of discussion, but little substantive came out of a meeting of Van Wert City Council’s Health-Service-Safety Committee held Monday evening to discuss city trash collection issues. “I think it was a start, and it will get people thinking,” said committee Chair Bill Marshall. Discussion centered around three main […]
POSTED: 03/21/17 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time, hourly deputy sheriff’s position. Applications will be accepted now through Thursday, April 13, at 2 p.m. Anyone interested in the position can obtain an application between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the sheriff’s office, 113 N. […]
POSTED: 03/21/17 at 6:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Arthur, 91, of Lima, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017, following a brief illness. She was born December 6, 1925, in Gomer, the daughter of John Thomas and Elizabeth (Peat) Arthur, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister, Mary Ann (Tom) Syler of Alliance; seven nieces and nephews; nine […]
POSTED: 03/20/17 at 4:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Isaac Van Wart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met in February at Elks Lodge 1197, with 11 members and guests attending. Bill Marshall, a Vietnam veteran, was the speaker. Marshall served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Vietnam from 1968-1969 as an MP protecting bases. Marshall is a member of the Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 03/20/17 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
Submitted information ROCKFORD — Ohio marketing agency Brand It Marketing Communications has been awarded two first place awards for “Best of Region VI” through the National Agri-marketing Association (NAMA). Both Region VI awards are for the work the agency produced for client Advanced Biological Marketing (ABM) in the direct mail for farmers, growers, and ranchers […]
POSTED: 03/20/17 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Business