Van Wert Police October 20, 12:15 a.m. — Richard K. Gill, 63, of 611 Leeson Ave., was charged with domestic violence as a result of an altercation at his residence. October 19, 7:51 p.m. — Adam G. Blatteau, 37, of 815 E. Main St., was arrested in the 500 block of North Race Street on […]
POSTED: 10/23/18 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) related to The Landing at Dickinson Farms and also heard complaints from city workers who questioned the way raises were given in the last salary contract. Council members gave the final approval on third and final reading to an ordinance creating a […]
POSTED: 10/23/18 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Lincolnview Local Schools Superintendent Jeff Snyder is hoping residents will approve the district’s permanent improvement levy that’s up for renewal. The 2.5-mill, five-year levy is on the November 6 ballot and, during Monday night’s meeting of the Lincolnview Local Board of Education, Snyder noted money generated by the levy can’t be used […]
POSTED: 10/23/18 at 7:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Owner Jared Tomlinson wishes he had a dollar for every time he is asked at his store — Sears Hometown Store in Van Wert — if the store is closing or going bankrupt, because of the recent bankruptcy filing of Sears Holdings Corporation. “It’s every day, it’s constant,” said Tomlinson, but he […]
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VW independent/submitted information OHIO CITY — The Ohio City Park Board is sponsoring its annual Halloween party. As always, there is no cover charge for the event, which will be held this Saturday, October 27, at the board’s newly innovated Park Building on Ohio 118. The Park Board will be serving free chili with peanut […]
POSTED: 10/23/18 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mark Spieles, executive director of Westwood Behavioral Health Center in Van Wert, speaks about the problems with State Issue 1 while Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva Yarger looks on. The session was the second informational meeting on Issue 1 held at the local level. During his presentation, Spieles also noted that the Ohio Council of […]
POSTED: 10/23/18 at 7:24 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. One way to maintain health is to get a […]
POSTED: 10/23/18 at 7:23 am. FILED UNDER: News
Kathleen Boroff, 61, of Convoy, died unexpectedly at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by family and friends. She was born July 19, 1957, in Pineville, Kentucky, the daughter of Terrell Eugene and Bertha Jane (Rhodes) Wilder, who both preceded her in death. On June […]
POSTED: 10/23/18 at 6:19 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Fun times at Van Wert High School, conference and playoff races, Ohio State’s troubles and the Cleveland Browns are among this week’s Random Thoughts. Good things at Van Wert High School This comes from Eric McCracken: “Van Wert is doing big things in band, football, cross country, volleyball, girls’ tennis, golf […]
POSTED: 10/23/18 at 4:35 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Crestview (8-1) remains at No. 8 in Division VII in the seventh Associated Press statewide football poll released on Monday. Sycamore Mohawk is the top ranked team in Division VI, followed by Green Meadows Conference member Edgerton (9-0), then Pandora-Gilboa, Canal Winchester Harvest Prep and Fort Loramie. McComb is ranked sixth, […]
POSTED: 10/23/18 at 4:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports