Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announces that Ohio and several other states have reached an agreement in principle to join the federal government in a settlement with CareCore National LLC, a benefits management company, to resolve allegations that it improperly authorized medical procedures paid for with Medicare and Medicaid funds. The […]
POSTED: 05/15/17 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen nine cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.26 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.33 per […]
POSTED: 05/15/17 at 7:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Kim B. Snyder, 61, passed away Saturday evening at his Van Wert residence. He was born November 30, 1955, in Van Wert, a son of Hermie and Roxie (Routt) Snyder, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Justin L. Snyder of Van Wert and Trinity J. (Theresa) Snyder of Convoy; a daughter, Alexis H. […]
POSTED: 05/15/17 at 6:56 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Amy S. Miller-Roseboro passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, in South Carolina. She was born January 17, 1971, in Lima, the daughter of Jack Miller, who survives in Convoy, and Donna Hundley, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include her stepmother, Robin Miller of Convoy; a daughter, Maegan Miller of New York; one son, […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 5:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crestview Elementary hosted the annual Kindergarten Recognition Program, entitled “Zooming to First Grade” this past Tuesday. Kindergarteners sang a number of musical selections and were presented with certificates signifying the completion of their kindergarten year. Art projects were also on display for parents and guests to view. Anyone who wishes to purchase a DVD of […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The flyover of Steve McCollum’s house by a number of aircraft last Sunday was a fitting good-bye for a longtime local pilot and instructor who taught many local residents to fly, said his longtime flying partner. Fred Fisher, McCollum’s partner in a flight instruction school for a number of years and the organizer […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 8:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Melissa Mefferd (right), representing Avangrid Renewables, presented a check for $1,500 to Jane Jones, board member of the Village of Convoy Historical Society, for the Convoy Opera House restoration project. Fund raising for Phase 2 of the restoration project has begun to raise an additional $30,000, to include making the Opera House handicap accessible. A […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information The Buckeye Insurance Professionals, a chapter of the International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP), recently donated $400 to the “No Child Sleeps Unprotected” Van Wert County Smoke Detector Program. Started in 2014 by the fire chiefs in Van Wert County, the program has distributed over 4,450 smoke detectors to students in grades K-9 […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
State Farm Insurance agent Tisha Fast will be sponsoring a Business Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert Community; access includes swimming, a floating playground, zipline, paddleboats, a half-acre beach, and the 3,600-square-foot splash pad. New features include water cannons at the splash pad […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information Every Saturday beginning June 10 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., through September 30, the Van Wert Farm & Art Market will open at the Wassenberg Art Center located at 214 S. Washington St. in Van Wert. On the last Saturday of every month, the market will feature gourmet food trucks/vendors, demonstrations, and live music. […]
POSTED: 05/13/17 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News