Melba Rose Medford, 86, of Ohio City, died at 4 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011, at Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born October 30, 1924, in Liberty Township, Van Wert, County, the daughter of the late Thomas Carl and Norma Doris (High) Brown. In August 1944, she married Carl Medford, who preceded […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 9:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Dorothy M. Stahl, 84, of Van Wert and formerly of New Jersey, died Monday, April 18, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Edward, and a son, Peter. Survivors include seven children, Ed (Paula) Stahl, Sue (Charles) Maney, Matt (Suzanne) Stahl and Jean (Jess) Firestone, all of […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The Rev. Kenneth Laffin, former pastor of Sugar Ridge Church of God, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011. Calling hours will be 2-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth in Celina. There will be viewing from 10-11 a.m. and funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Tabor Church north […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 8:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve the break-in of Juan Recuardos Restaurant located at 212 E Main St. in Van Wert. Sometime on April 11, between hours of midnight and 8 a.m., someone entered the building and stole a Casio brand cash register […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 12:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor CONVOY — The Crestview Local Board of Education took a big step toward implementation of a middle school program during its April meeting, approving a three-year contract to Dave Bowen as middle school principal. Bowen also serves as district athletic director. The action was taken as a result of a recommendation from […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 2:27 am. FILED UNDER: News
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POSTED: 04/19/11 at 2:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
The annual Van Wert County Master Gardeners plant sale will be held on Saturday, April 30, and will open at 8 a.m. and run until plants are sold out. This year the plant sale is located in the Junior Fair Building on the fairgrounds. Not only is the plant sale being held on April 30 […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 1:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Red Cross information Celebrate the birth of a movement and help others in need by coming to donate blood in early May. May 8 marks World Red Cross Day, as well as the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of what is known today as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Dunant was […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 12:59 am. FILED UNDER: News
Purina Mills Show Chow, Mercer Landmark and Van Wert County 4-H present a Beef Clinic featuring Bob May this Saturday, April 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The event is open to the public (all ages) and free. Donations accepted to benefit the Van Wert County Junior Fair Board […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 12:53 am. FILED UNDER: News
The YWCA of Van Wert County has a new tenant in its building: InnerSpace. Innerspace is a non-denominational center offering energy therapy sessions by appointment. Energy therapy is any therapy that works within the energy field of the body to correct imbalances and blockages that hinder the healing process. Energy therapy is perfect for relaxation […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 12:51 am. FILED UNDER: News