DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 19 people appeared for hearings this past week in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Three people were sentenced and seven people changed their pleas. Those sentenced include the following: Blaine Fromm, 28, of Lima, was sentenced to 121 days in jail, with credit for 21 days served, on […]
POSTED: 02/07/19 at 2:04 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert residents will have to choose between two mayoral candidates, as well as decided whether the city can use a portion of street income tax funds to pay for sidewalks on street reconstruction projects during the May 7 primary. A tentative list of candidates and issues was released Wednesday by the […]
POSTED: 02/07/19 at 2:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
Lincolnview High School’s 2019 Homecoming Court includes (front row, from the left) freshman Kendall Bollenbacher; seniors Carly Wendel, Kylie Hohman, and Lakin Brant; junior Lana Carey; and sophomore Kassidy Ringwald; (back row) freshman Landin Price; seniors Alek Bowersock, Logan Williams, and Thad Walker; junior Brad Korte; and sophomore Carson Bowen. The Lancer Homecoming Ceremony will be […]
POSTED: 02/07/19 at 1:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The YWCA of Van Wert County and Niswonger Performing Arts Center are excited to work in partnership to bring Lift Every Voice and Sing (LEVAS) to Van Wert County at 10 a.m. Friday, February 22. Sixth graders from all area schools have been invited to attend this performance, which tells the story […]
POSTED: 02/07/19 at 1:45 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Several county Ohio State University Extension offices are partnering to host a Master Gardener volunteer training course for new Master Gardener volunteers this spring. The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents, who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and […]
POSTED: 02/07/19 at 1:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Buckeye Y Youth Inc. will host Valentines for Veterans on Monday, February 11, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert (enter through the Jackson Street door). The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend to show its appreciation to militaryveterans for […]
POSTED: 02/07/19 at 1:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information At the annual meeting of the members of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank held in January, the Board of Directors announced the promotion of George Scott to the position of vice president and senior lending officer. He will fill the position formerly held Mark Schumm, who was promoted to president of the […]
POSTED: 02/06/19 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Business
VW independent/submitted information LIMA — The Superior Foundation will award up to 25 $1,000 scholarships this spring. Any Superior Credit Union member who meets the scholarship’s eligibility requirements is welcome to apply. Complete eligibility information and application instructions are available on the credit union’s website www.SuperiorCU.comunder The Superior Foundation. “We are excited to offer this opportunity […]
POSTED: 02/06/19 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: Youth
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held a free spaghetti dinner for all Van Wert County veterans on January 28. A nice group of veterans enjoyed a free dinner and the chance to catch up with their fellow veterans on that evening. The Benevolent and Protective Order of […]
POSTED: 02/06/19 at 8:16 am. FILED UNDER: Lifestyles
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will be marketing local venues and events, such as the Peony Festival, Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio, and the Van Wert County Fair, as part of a vacation and travel expo being held in Columbus this weekend. The Van Wert Area CVB […]
POSTED: 02/06/19 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: News