Tag: Van Wert

GMA Financial Services moves to new location

New Location Reinforces Commitment to Providing Excellent Service GMA Financial Services Inc. – Adkin’s Bookkeeping & Tax Services, a local provider of business, individual, and farm tax services, QuickBooks, and bookkeeping, is excited to announce its office relocation. GMA Financial Services, Inc. is now located at 131 Central Ave., Van Wert, OH.  The new facility…

Civic Theatre invites families to next play

Van Wert Civic Theatre will present Twelve Angry Pigs under the direction of Monica Campbell.   Families are invited to attend the performances July 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. and August 1 at 2 p.m.  In this comedic parody of Twelve Angry Men, a certain wolf is on trial for blowing down a pair of…

Abundance of Local Law Enforcement Have Vantage Police Academy Background

For 27 years, the Vantage Career Center Police Academy has been dedicated to training local law enforcement, while bridging relationships between academy participants, their communities, and law enforcement agencies. Van Wert and surrounding counties have been enriched by the successful program, and in many ways, our local law enforcement can be called life long friends…

First Annual Rally 4 Recovery Event in Van Wert

According to mortality reports from the Ohio Department of Health, drug overdoses killed more Ohioans in 2020 than in at least 14 years. The COVID-19 Pandemic led to a spike in substance abuse, and now more than ever, local communities should be aware of recovery resources and services.  Families of Addicts Van Wert will present…

Findings Issued in Van Wert County Audit

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the 2019 financial audit of Van Wert County. The audit included multiple findings including three findings for recovery totaling $3,526. The report highlighted instances where the lack of internal controls led to mishandling of public funds. During the audit period, the Treasurer’s office was responsible for collecting…

Myles Stanton Parsons

Van Wert, OH Myles Stanton Parsons, 80, of Wren, passed away at 2:19 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020 at Van Wert Health. He was born on July 27, 1940, in Van Wert the son of the late Carl and Alice (McCray) Parsons. On October 6, 1979, he married the former Carolyn J. Henry who survives.…

OSP Investigates Two Fatal Crashes Last Night

Union Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 8:30 P.M. on Sunday evening, September 27, 2020, on US 30 just west of Convoy Road in Van Wert County. Unit 1, a 2018 Honda Fit, was eastbound in the westbound lanes of US 30. Unit…

William C. Fast III

Van Wert, OH William C. Fast, III, 90, of Van Wert passed away on August 17, 2020 at Hearth and Home of Van Wert. Born on December 5, 1929, in Haviland, Ohio the son of the late William C. Fast, II and Marie (Stiebeling) Fast. On August 29, 1954, he married the former Gloria M.…