Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues to pass a pair of bills this week aimed at providing increased accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs and aid hiring practices at the agency. One bill, H.R. 1259, the VA Accountability First Act, provides increased flexibility to the Secretary of the VA to remove, demote, […]
POSTED: 03/18/17 at 7:39 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — Two area teams in the State Tournament saw their seasons come to an end at the Schottenstein Center. Top-ranked Ottawa-Glandorf (27-1) lost to second-ranked Kettering Alter 50-43 in Thursday’s Division II semifinals. The Western Buckeye League champions led 19-17 at halftime, but were outscored 20-8 in the third quarter, […]
POSTED: 03/17/17 at 9:08 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Vantage Career Center has long had an interest in alternative energy, an interest proven by a solar array installed at the school that provides nearly half of Vantage’s electric power at bargain prices and its wind turbine maintenance training program, which recently got a boost with the purchase of a Nacelle Wind […]
POSTED: 03/17/17 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Fire Department held a swearing-in ceremony for its newest firefighter, Jeff Ricker, on Thursday. Here, Ricker (left) is shown with Van Wert Fire Chief Jon Jones. (photo submitted)
POSTED: 03/17/17 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information’ The following free pets are in need of new loving homes through the Animal Protective League; Cats A 6-year-old yellow/white fixed and front declawed female cat that does not like other cats. Four long-haired female 10-month-old young cats, fixed. A local man is also looking for a small trained elderly companion dog. For […]
POSTED: 03/17/17 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police March 12, 6:38 p.m. Jordan M. Morris, 27, of 442 South Ave., was charged with domestic violence as a result of an incident that occurred at his residence. March 12, 5:50 p.m. — Richard L. Dawson, 64, of 1025 Oak Lane, was cited for operating a motor vehicle while impaired (OVI) as […]
POSTED: 03/17/17 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Barry Robert Lloyd, 69, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born September 28, 1947, in Van Wert, the son of Robert “Bob” and Betty Ruth (Shindeldecker) Lloyd, who both preceded him in death. He married Linda (Campbell) Lloyd, who survives at the residence. Other survivors include a son, Jon […]
POSTED: 03/16/17 at 10:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Ken Amstutz after a decade at the helm of the district during its March meeting on Wednesday, and also heard more about Van Wert High School’s world-class Robotics Team. Amstutz tendered his resignation as superintendent, effective August 1, noting that […]
POSTED: 03/16/17 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor During its meeting on Wednesday, the Van Wert City Board of Education also heard an update on efforts to come up with a recommendation on whether to renovate Eggerss Stadium and provide additional athletic facilities at the current site, or possibly build a new athletic complex that would include a football stadium, […]
POSTED: 03/16/17 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Four people were sentenced, one of those earning a prison term, during hearings held Wednesday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Chad Kouts, 27, of Van Wert, was sentenced to 11 months in prison on each of two counts of theft, both felonies of the fifth degree. Judge Martin Burchfield ordered […]
POSTED: 03/16/17 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: News