ROCKFORD — The Lincolnview Lancer junior varsity softball team traveled to Rockford to take on the Panthers of Parkway High School and defeated the Panthers by a score of 7-5. Lancer hurler Ashley McClure earned the victory while Courtney Gorman picked up the save. Lincolnview pitchers allowed only four hits on the evening, although walk […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 10:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Leslie M. Beverly, 59, of Greenville and formerly of Paulding, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at the Wayne Health Care Center in Greenville. She was born September 4, 1951, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Earl Junior and Betty Lou (Highwarden) Beverly. Survivors include three brothers, Earl Beverly of San Antonio, Texas, Kent […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 9:20 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police April 9, 11:44 p.m. — Diana K. Sill, 37, of Rockford, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) as a result of a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Central Avenue. April 10, 2:54 a.m. — Teresa H. Kerns, 42, of 945 Woodland Ave., was charged with OVI […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor Van Wert City Council President Gary Corcoran announced Monday that he was resigning his position on the Van Wert County Regional Airport Authority Board because of what he perceives as times when that position and his Council job are in conflict. The announcement on Monday was a culmination of a request for […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 1:43 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent/Vantage information The Vantage Board of Education accepted the resignations of a number of retiring employees and also non-renewed the contract of Culinary Arts instructor Kristy Bidlack during the board’s April meeting last week. The board also approved a resolution establishing a Vantage Smoke Free Campus policy that bans smoking everywhere on the […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 1:37 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) wants to remind are residents that each of them has a responsibility to be a good steward of natural resources during the annual Stewardship Week celebration. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is celebrating the 56th year of Stewardship Week during April 24-May 1. The […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 1:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Parks Department Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 23, at Smiley Park, starting at 10 a.m. for kids ages 10 and under. There will be lots of candy, eggs, prizes and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! Those who would like a photo of their children with the Easter […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 1:34 am. FILED UNDER: News
The annual YWCA Geranium Sale deadline is soon approaching, will sales ending Friday, April 22, at 5 p.m. Geraniums make a great gift, especially for those who haven’t got that Mother’s Day gift yet. Geraniums are hardy root plants sold in 4½-inch pots. Colors available are: red, white, lavender, fuchsia, pink and light salmon. Don’t […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 1:29 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors will be hosting the fourth annual Van Wert City 5K Run on Saturday, June 4. The run begins at 8 a.m. at Smiley Park. Advanced registration fee is $18, which will include a t-shirt, or $10 without a shirt. Race day registrations will be accepted with a fee […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 1:28 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
There is still time to sign up for those who want to play softball in Van Wert this summer. The Van Wert Fast Pitch Softball League is still taking sign-ups for girls ages 14 and under. League teams are broken down into three age divisions: Farmette, Buckeye and 4 County. Friday, April 15, is the […]
POSTED: 04/12/11 at 1:27 am. FILED UNDER: Sports