MIDDLE POINT — The Middle Point Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary, Middle Point Cub Scouts Pack 32, and Van Wert Cub Scouts Pack 31 will be hosting an Easter egg hunt at Middle Point Ball Park this Saturday, April 23, at noon. All children age 10 and under are welcome to attend. There will be three […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 12:50 am. FILED UNDER: News
CONVOY — Come to Convoy Community Park this Saturday, April 23, from noon-1 p.m. and have lunch with the Easter Bunny sponsored by Convoy businesses. Beta Delta Chapter, Psi Iota Xi sorority, will be offering flavored coffee and Easter and bulk chocolates for sale and also have an Easter egg hunt at 1 that afternoon. […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 12:49 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert Police April 17, 7:27 p.m. — A Van Wert woman reported that someone stole her purse and Bible while she was at Calvary Evangelical Church in Van Wert. April 6, 2:45 p.m. — A Van Wert man reported the theft of money in an account he has. April 15, 6:50 p.m. — A […]
POSTED: 04/19/11 at 12:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Daisy M. Taylor, 86, of Van Wert, died at 9:37 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born August 15, 1924, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late James Harvey and Eithel (Chaney) Carter. She married Ray Taylor, who preceded her in death on June 10, […]
POSTED: 04/18/11 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Lloyd L. McMichael, 73, of Van Wert, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born September 21, 1937, in Van Wert, the son of the late Winfred and Evelyn (Youtzy) McMichael. On July 10, 1969, he married Watraud (Debatin) McMichael, who survives in Van […]
POSTED: 04/18/11 at 9:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Maxine V. Gordon, 90, of Payne, died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at her residence. She was born July 12, 1920, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the daughter of the late Frank and Eleanora (Schone) Alter. On June 14, 1952, she married Paul Gordon, who survives in Payne. Other survivors include five children, Linda (Dennis) Sullivan of […]
POSTED: 04/18/11 at 9:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police No new reports. Delphos Police No new reports.
POSTED: 04/18/11 at 6:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
MINSTER — The Crestview track and field teams competed at the Minster Memorial Invitational Track and Field Meet over the weekend. The Knight boys finished 10th out of 15 teams, while the Lady Knights were 11th out of 15 teams. The top finishers for either team was Erika Frey, who finished third in the 100-meter […]
POSTED: 04/18/11 at 6:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
HAVILAND — The Lincolnview track teams competed at the Wayne Trace Invitational on Friday night. Despite the wind, rain, and cold, the Lancers were able to put together a great meet. Kaylee Thatcher was named the girls’ meet MVP by winning the 100-meter hurdles, placing second in the 300-meter hurdles, and leading off the 4×100-meter relay […]
POSTED: 04/18/11 at 5:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The current mayor, his predecessor and a Van Wert City Councilman all have their reasons for wanting to sit in the southwest corner office on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Incumbent Louis Ehmer, who came to Van Wert 28 years ago to work for what was then the Chrysler Amplex […]
POSTED: 04/18/11 at 5:42 am. FILED UNDER: News