VW independent/submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Energy recently voted to approve legislation authored by U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) to improve the nation’s grid security and resiliency in the face of cyberattacks. The legislation, H.R. 5239, the Cyber Sense Act, would create a voluntary Department of Energy “Cyber Sense” program that would test […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports OTTOVILLE — Lincolnview scored 18 runs in the first inning then tacked 10 more in the second, on the way to a 33-0 non-conference softball win at Ottoville on Wednesday. The Lady Lancer attack featured 18 hits, including a first inning grand slam by Lakin Brant and a three run homer […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 7:19 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports HAVILAND — Eight runs in the first two innings was more than enough for Wayne Trace, as the Lady Raiders topped visiting Crestview 9-2 on Wednesday. A first inning error allowed Wayne Trace’s Emily Dyson to score, then an RBI single by Brooke Sinn plated Maggie Crosby. Another error allowed Sinn […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert fell to perennial Western Buckeye League tennis power Shawnee 5-0 on Wednesday. Shawnee’s Michael Rutter topped Van Wert’s Michael Etter 6-1, 6-1, and Isaac Hanover defeated Kannen Wannemacher by the same score at second singles. At third singles, Jackson Schaaf beat Michael Hellman 6-0, 6-0. Storm Pierce and Kaden […]
POSTED: 04/19/18 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ronald B. Tolan, 69, of Van Wert, died at 1:33 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Van Wert Manor. He was born June 19, 1948, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of Joan K. (Wolfe) and Stanley R. Tolan, who both preceded him in death. In keeping with Ronald’s wishes, no formal services will be […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 9:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Betty Jane Reinemeyer, 65, died of natural causes Friday, January 26, 2018, at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dayton. She was born March 28, 1952, in Delphos, the daughter of Paul and Catherine Reinemeyer, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a brother, Jack (Sue) Reinemeyer of Bradenton, Florida; three sisters, Ann Lewis […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 9:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent A Van Wert man out on probation on a felony drug charge was arrested again late Wednesday morning after he was seen acting suspiciously in the 300 block of South Race Street. Ryan L. Schaadt, 33, was described as “highly intoxicated” when police located him following the report. After he kept trying […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 1:30 pm. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Wassenberg Art Center held a ground-sawing ceremony Tuesday, with a saw breaking concrete that will be removed to make way for the art center’s new Art Park project. Wassenberg Executive Director Hope Wallace first spoke about the impact that the arts have in the United States and locally. Noting that the arts […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 7:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Leadercast is the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast live from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world on Friday, May 4. This year marks the fifth year of the annual leadership conference event: Leadercast Ohio West in Van Wert. This year, the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 7:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be holding its spring Youth Day on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at noon. The event is free to all participants and is held at the club range, 9063 Ringwald Road near Middle Point. Participating young people will need […]
POSTED: 04/18/18 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: News