Donald Norbert Friemoth, 85, of Van Wert, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, at home. He was born November 15, 1933 in Delphos, the son of Frank and Margaret (Rahrig) Friemoth, who both preceded him in death. On April 25, 1959, he married Irene (Koester) Friemoth, who survives. Donald is also survived by his children, Michael Friemoth […]
POSTED: 03/12/19 at 2:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Carolyn “Sue” Dempsey, 84, of Van Wert, died at 8:51 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. She was born December 9, 1934, in Marion County, Indiana, the daughter of James Noel and Nina (Haines) Reece, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include three children, Larry […]
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Van Wert Police March 9, 4:48 p.m. — Luciano M. Zepeda, 26, of 611 Leeson Ave., was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), driving while under a license suspension, resisting arrest, and obstructing official business as a result of a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Harrison Street. March 9, 4:56 […]
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DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council introduced an ordinance to protect canine residents from temperature extremes within the city and read the city’s permanent appropriations measure for the second time during a brief meeting held Monday. Judiciary and Annexation Committee Chair Joi Mergy introduced the dog protection ordinance that seeks to ensure that dogs […]
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VW independent/submitted information COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost kicked off Sunshine Week on Monday by releasing the 2019 edition of the Sunshine Laws Manual, a one-stop resource for information on the Ohio Public Records and Open Meetings Acts. The manual, also known as the “Yellow Book,” reflects the past year’s law changes and legal decisions […]
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VW independent/submitted information Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced that, in response to an increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, county residents are being invited to become associate members of the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriff Riggenbach noted that […]
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VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Board of Elections has announced the close of registration for the May 7 Primary/Special Election is 9 p.m. Monday, April 8, with the Board of Elections office, 120 E. Main St., open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. that day. Anyone not currently registered in Van Wert County […]
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VW independent/submitted information The Ohio Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District, is providing funding for new assistance programs for farmers to help protect water quality in the western basin of Lake Erie. The Ohio Working Lands program will encourage producers to establish year-round vegetative cover on eligible crop […]
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VW independent/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Lions Club is holding a Barbecue Chicken Dinner on Sunday, April 7. The dinner is carryout only and tickets should be purchased in advance for an $8 donation per dinner. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and can be picked up at […]
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VW independent/submitted information According to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1, a portion of Ohio 81 between Mendon Road and Thomas Road, west of the village of Elgin, is now expected to close April 1 for approximately 45 days for the replacement of twin culvert structures. The project also includes additional drainage work on each […]
POSTED: 03/12/19 at 7:12 am. FILED UNDER: News