Van Wert independent sports The WOHSBC league rolled in Van Wert on Saturday with the 16-team boys’ league taking to the lanes first. The Cougars rolled against a tough Wapakoneta team, with the Redskins dominating the first regular game by 100 pins. In the second regular game the Cougars fought back, gaining 68 pins to […]
POSTED: 02/06/11 at 11:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
John Schaffner, 88, of Convoy, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, February 6, 2011, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born November 30, 1922, in Harrison Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late John W. and Doris (Peisert) Schaffner. On January 24, 1941, he married Glenda (Rauch) Schaffner, who preceded him […]
POSTED: 02/06/11 at 2:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Jack W. Schutte, 89, of Delphos, died at 6:55 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. He was born June 17, 1921, in Kenton, the son of the late Harold and Margaret Schutte. He married Bonnie (Barnes) Schutte, who also preceded him in death. Survivors include four daughters, Sandy McCann […]
POSTED: 02/06/11 at 2:17 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Douglas John Zenz, 44, of Van Wert and formerly of Delphos, died Monday, January 31, 2011, in Zion, Ill. He was born January 3, 1967, in Lima, the son of Iva (White) Zenz, who survives in Delphos, and the late Raymond Zenz. He married Heather Lynne Wettig-Zenz, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors include […]
POSTED: 02/06/11 at 2:17 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police February 3, 10:08 p.m. — A resident of the 500 block of North Washington Street reported the theft of a “God of War” videogame from his residence. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 02/05/11 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports With Corey Clifton healthy and their offense firing on all cylinders, the Van Wert Cougars sliced through Wapakoneta 74-33 in a Western Buckeye League contest Friday night. With the win, Van Wert is now 13-2 on the season overall and 4-2 in the WBL, while the Redskins fall to 2-13 and 0-6 […]
POSTED: 02/05/11 at 5:37 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
CINDY WOOD/independent feature writer Baby it’s cold outside. But how cold is too cold when it comes to sending students out to the playground for recess. No doubt there are definite benefits to recess, which can break up the monotony of the school day with a good old-fashioned game of kickball. According to a recent […]
POSTED: 02/05/11 at 4:28 am. FILED UNDER: News
Michael F. Collins to G. Fred Collins, Wileta M. Collins and Billie L. Collins, portion of section 30, Hoaglin Township. Patricia A. Vorst to Chris A. Vorst, portion of section 1, Ridge Township, portion of section 6, Washington Township. Donald P. Baldauf and Sarah A. Baldauf to Donald P. Baldauf and Sarah A. Baldauf, portion […]
POSTED: 02/05/11 at 3:26 am. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers
POSTED: 02/05/11 at 3:21 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/ODOD information COLUMBUS – The YWCA of Van Wert County was one of several organizations sharing a total of $588,800 through the Ohio Housing Trust Fund Supportive Housing Discretionary Grant Program. The program is administered by the Ohio Department of Development’s Office of Housing and Community Partnerships. The YWCA will receive $78,400 to […]
POSTED: 02/05/11 at 3:14 am. FILED UNDER: News