Submitted information COLUMBUS — The U.S. Census Bureau has released population data needed for Ohio’s upcoming redistricting process after a lawsuit filed by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost compelled the bureau to produce it six weeks earlier than planned. The nationwide release of the data results from the Census Bureau’s agreement to settle a lawsuit brought by […]
POSTED: 08/15/21 at 11:53 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce announces the first event hosted by The Young Professionals of Van Wert County. The Young Professionals of Van Wert County is a new program fueled by members aged 40 and under. The goal of the group is to connect individuals in the same […]
POSTED: 08/15/21 at 11:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Independent staff and submitted information LIMA — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Van Wert County next week, according to District 1 of the Ohio Department of Transportation. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. 30, between Middle Point Wetzel Road in Van Wert County and Lincoln Highway in Allen County, beginning […]
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Independent staff and submitted information Lima — The Area Agency on Aging 3 is hosting a Drug Take Back Day, Tuesday, August 17, from 9 a.m.-noon, at the Area Agency on Aging 3 in Lima. Along with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, AAA3 will be accepting over-the-counter medications, pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and supplements to be disposed […]
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Independent staff and submitted information MIDDLE POINT — The Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Association will be hosting a CMP-sanctioned M-1 Garand match on Saturday, August 21, at the Van Wert County Outdoorsmen Club, 9093 Ringwald Road. The safety briefing will be held at 9:15 a.m., followed by the match at 9:30 that morning. Any […]
POSTED: 08/15/21 at 11:43 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Robert D. Sowers passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Van Wert Manor after an extended illness. He was born June 21, 1934, the fifth of six siblings, to Lewis and Eithel (Longanecker) Sowers, who both preceded him in death. Siblings Janet, Richard, Gordon, Darrel, and John also preceded him in death. One sister, […]
POSTED: 08/15/21 at 10:05 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor When Northwest State Community College President Dr. Todd Hernandez came up with the idea to have a golf outing in Van Wert, it was also a statement that the college is preparing for a much greater presence in Van Wert and Paulding counties. Dr. Hernandez noted during an interview Friday at Hickory […]
POSTED: 08/14/21 at 1:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
Some Cougar pride was showing at the Van Wert football scrimmage with Crestview on Friday with a banner over the Eggerss Stadium press box proclaiming the Cougars’ 2020 Division IV state championship. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent
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Independent staff and submitted information COLUMBUS — With 86 percent of the state’s litigating political subdivisions having joined the OneOhio Opioid Settlement agreement, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is strongly urging the holdouts to avoid playing politics and get onboard. “Every politician in the state needs to do the right thing,” Yost said during a […]
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The local Danfoss (formerly Eaton) plant has provided a donation that will allow the city to double the number of tickets to be distributed for the citywide Community Clean-Up. Tickets for the Community Clean-Up, which is slated to take place in September, after the Van Wert County Fair, will be available at no cost to […]
POSTED: 08/14/21 at 1:06 am. FILED UNDER: News