VW independent/submitted information The Central Insurance Companies was recently awarded the prestigious Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”). This is the 11th consecutive year the company has received this award. The award recognizes those companies that have made imaginative, outstanding, and unique […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent/submitted information Staffmark, a leading provider of staffing services, announces the addition of six new computer kiosk stations in Van Wert. These kiosks can be used by applicants to submit job applications online and complete their hiring paperwork in the office. “We have seen tremendous growth throughout the entire Van Wert area,” said Nicole Bristoll, […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Business
Submitted information As the Marsh Foundation Foster Care and Adoption Division continues to grow, a grand opening and ribboncutting was held last week at its new downtown location. The Foster Care and Adoption Center, 102 W. Main St. in Van Wert, will now house office space as well as a training and visitation area. “We […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor U.S. Representative Bob Latta was in Van Wert on Wednesday for a variety of meetings and appearances as part of his constituent work throughout the Fifth Congressional District. Latta, who sat down for an interview with The Van Wert independent early Wednesday afternoon, said he had been involved in a number of […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Nine people appeared in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this week for hearings on a variety of criminal charges. Four people entered changes of plea on Wednesday. David Krieg, 25, of Van Wert, changed his plea to guilty to a charge of domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony offense, which was reduced […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 8:25 am. FILED UNDER: News
Edward Jones financial adviser Eric Hurless cuts the ribbon Wednesday on his new office at 1119 Westwood Drive, Suite C, while Chamber of Commerce board members and staff and others look on. Hurless, a former insurance agent, said he got into both jobs because he likes helping people. “That’s the kind of person I am,” […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), now in its 35th year, is the annual salute to travel in America and has given the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau a reason to celebrate. This year the tourism industry is coming together to recognize the many contributions of travel and tourism over […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced on Thursday that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Paulding County Friday evening. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “Every year, hundreds of people lose their lives in Ohio due to impaired driving crashes,” Lieutenant […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Several public meetings have been scheduled in May, including special sessions by Van Wert City Council and Van Wert City Board of Education. City Council will be having a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, May 7, in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 515 E. Main St. The agenda includes passage […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert City School Board believes its community should know the importance of potential wind farm revenue to the school district. Wind revenue would make a substantial difference to operating funds. VWCS is the largest school district in Van Wert County, serving 2,100 preschool through 12th grade students. Approximately 50 percent of students are […]
POSTED: 05/03/18 at 6:57 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions