DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Monday evening’s meeting of Van Wert City Council was a busy one, with presentations supporting the consolidation of the city and county Revolving Loan Funds and Liberty Mobility, an Uber-style transportation service now being provided locally. There were also a large number of city trash haulers on hand for a discussion of […]
POSTED: 03/14/17 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent news A Van Wert man remains in jail today following an initial appearance in Van Wert Municipal Court on charges related to a police chase this past Saturday and his eventual surrender after barricading himself in a garage on Bonnewitz Avenue. Judge Jill Leatherman ordered Zachary Craig, 37, held on a $100,000 bond, 10 […]
POSTED: 03/14/17 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on local input on state education initiatives. DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Two Crestview educators were among those who testified last week before the Ohio General Assembly’s Joint Educational Oversight Committee. It was one of a couple initiatives by Crestview Local Schools to further communication with state […]
POSTED: 03/14/17 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Ninety-five years ago, the first successful insulin injection is administered, Gandhi is imprisoned in India, and the president is Warren G. Harding from Ohio. Also happening in Ohio in Van Wert County, the Community Clearing House (now known as United Way of Van Wert County) is created. Since that time, United Way […]
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Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced a resolution outlining priorities for a comprehensive plan to reform national energy policy. Latta, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, laid out eight points of emphasis to promote American energy security and develop abundant resources for the United States. “Energy policy […]
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Submitted information VENEDOCIA — The Venedocia Lions Club will be sponsoring its annual “all-you-can-eat” Pancakes & Sausage Day on Saturday, March 18. Serving will be from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Venedocia Lions building in Venedocia. Cost of the meal is $6 for those over 12 years old, $3 for those 4-12 years […]
POSTED: 03/14/17 at 8:08 am. FILED UNDER: News
Thomas B. Miller, 87, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. He was born December 24, 1929, in Landeck, the son of Ferd and Agnes (Pohlman) Miller, who both preceded him in death. On September 20, 1951, he married the former Agnes Grothouse, and she survives in […]
POSTED: 03/13/17 at 4:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lots of art activities were on tap at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Saturday, when Artrageous (above) took the stage at the NPAC. There were also a number of artworks exhibited in the lobby, as well as art activities for people to do. Photos by Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
POSTED: 03/13/17 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor No Van Wert County girls basketball teams will compete in this week’s State Tournament, but three teams with area ties will play for state titles in three different divisions. Western Buckeye League champion Ottawa-Glandorf (27-0) is hoping the third time is a charm. The Lady Titans finished second in 2015, and […]
POSTED: 03/13/17 at 7:30 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information Area girls can make the most out of spring break this year at the Girl Scouts Spring Break Day Camp on Monday, March 20, through Friday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. The cost of the program is only $15, which covers the Girl […]
POSTED: 03/13/17 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Youth